Cruyff Tournament Salou

At a glance

The 2026 edition takes place from 4 to 7 December in Salou, Catalonia, Spain.

The tournament bears Johan Cruyff's name, and 2026 is its 3rd edition.

Five boys' categories are played: U10, U12, U14, U16 and U19.

The 2024 edition had 90 teams from 17 countries.

Every team is guaranteed at least 4 matches, and each group includes one higher-level team.

About the tournament

The Cruyff Football Tournament is an international youth football tournament held every year in early December in Salou, on the Costa Daurada in Catalonia, Spain. It is run jointly by Cruyff Football, which carries Johan Cruyff's name, and the Salou tournament organizer Mare Nostrum Cup, and youth teams from European clubs such as FC Barcelona and Ajax have taken part.

Details

It is organized by Mare Nostrum Cup, which runs youth tournaments in Salou, together with Cruyff Football, which uses Johan Cruyff's name, and a sports consulting partner. It was first held in 2024, and the 2026 edition is the 3rd. The organizers state that the previous two editions brought together more than 150 teams and 2,800 players from 20 countries. 📅 Schedule · The 2026 edition runs from Friday 4 December to Monday 7 December. · Matches begin after team arrivals and document checks, the coaches' meeting, the opening ceremony and the official photo session. · The final day includes the finals and the closing ceremony. · The 2025 edition was held from 5 to 8 December. 📍 Venue · All matches and training sessions take place at the Complex Futbol Salou (Vial Salou Cambrils) in Salou. · The complex has 11 full-size 11-a-side pitches, including four natural grass pitches, which can be divided into 22 7-a-side pitches. ⚽ Categories · U10: born 2017–2018, 7-a-side, two halves of 20 minutes · U12: born 2015–2016, 7-a-side, two halves of 20 minutes · U14: born 2013–2014, 11-a-side, two halves of 25 minutes · U16: born 2011–2012, 11-a-side, two halves of 25 minutes · U19: born 2008–2010, 11-a-side, two halves of 25 minutes 🏆 Participating teams · The organizers list previous participants including FC Barcelona, AFC Ajax, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Atlético de Madrid, Sporting CP, RCD Espanyol, Girona FC, Rayo Vallecano, Getafe CF, Villarreal CF and Real Sociedad. ⏱ Format · Teams are drawn into groups of four, and each group includes at least one team from a Spanish first or second division club or a club from a major foreign league. · Every team is guaranteed at least 4 matches. 🏟 Organization · Players and coaches stay at Cambrils Park Resort and Alannia Salou Resort. · Accompanying families are offered 3- and 4-star hotels. · The tournament brochure can be downloaded in English, Spanish and French. 🌊 About the area · Salou is a beach town on the Mediterranean Costa Daurada, close to the PortAventura theme park, with train and road connections to Barcelona. 2026 is the 3rd edition.

How to enter

Registration is handled directly by the organizer, Mare Nostrum Cup, through the tournament's official page. 1. Fill in the registration form (Register to the Tournament) on the official page and pay the first instalment of 2,000 euros per team. 2. After receiving a quote, pay 60% of the quoted amount by the stated deadline. 3. After confirming any changes in the number of participants, pay the remaining 40%. 4. Send proof of transfer to cruyfftournament@marenostrumcup.com. 5. For the 2026 edition, the published deadlines are 10 September for registration, 10 October for the second payment and 10 November for the final payment, so late entries should be confirmed with the organizers. 📌 Summary of the process · First instalment: 2,000 euros per team · Cancellation up to 60 days before the tournament: refund of the amount paid minus a 20% fee; 59 to 30 days before: 50% refund; within 30 days: no refund. · Contact: tournament@cruyfffootball.com or +34 936 94 04 75