Dani Cup Brasil

At a glance

Dani Cup Brasil is an international youth football tournament held in Salvador, Brazil, from 10 to 18 December 2026.

It began in 2017 with 84 teams and grew to 316 teams across three cities in 2025.

Eight boys' categories from SUB 07 to SUB 14 are held, all played 7-a-side with two 20-minute halves.

Matches take place at the Complexo Esportivo Benedito Dourado da Luz, the training ground of Esporte Clube Vitória.

Teams from many South American countries, as well as from Mexico, Canada, France and Spain, have taken part.

About the tournament

Dani Cup Brasil is an international youth football tournament held every year in Brazil. It began in 2017 in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo state, and is now held in several cities, including Salvador and Ribeirão Preto. It is run by BB Sports, and the Salvador edition takes place every December.

Details

Dani Cup Brasil is an international youth football tournament held in Salvador, Brazil. It began in 2017 in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo state, with 84 teams and grew to 316 teams in 2025. It is run by BB Sports. 📅 Dates The 2026 Salvador tournament runs for nine days, from 10 to 18 December. 📍 Venue The tournament takes place at the Complexo Esportivo Benedito Dourado da Luz in Salvador. It is the training ground of Esporte Clube Vitória, next to the Barradão stadium. It has 7-a-side natural grass and artificial turf pitches, and all pitches and goals are prepared to tournament specifications. ✈️ Airport transfer It is about 25km from Salvador International Airport (Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães, SSA) to the Vitória training ground. Flights arrive daily from across Brazil and some international destinations, and the Salvador intercity bus terminal can also be used for group travel. ⚽ Categories Eight boys' categories from SUB 07 to SUB 14 are held, all played 7-a-side. The birth-year criteria for each category are: · SUB 07 born 2019~2020 / SUB 08 born 2018~2019 / SUB 09 born 2017~2018 · SUB 10 born 2016~2017 / SUB 11 born 2015~2016 / SUB 12 born 2014~2015 · SUB 13 born 2013~2014 / SUB 14 born 2012~2013 Teams have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 14 players, and up to three coaching staff on the bench. 🏆 Teams Registered clubs, football schools, social-project football schools and municipal football schools can take part. The organizers state that more than 300 teams and more than 5,000 players take part each year. The organizers list twelve participating countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Mexico, Canada, France and Spain. Youth teams from Brazilian professional clubs such as Palmeiras, Corinthians, Flamengo, Santos and Fluminense have taken part, and confirmed international clubs include San Lorenzo (Argentina), Peñarol (Uruguay), Olimpia (Paraguay) and a club from Colombia. ⏱ Match format All categories are 7-a-side, with two 20-minute halves. The official ball is size 3 for SUB 07, 08 and 09, size 4 for SUB 10, 11 and 12, and size 5 for SUB 13 and 14. The finals are divided into Copa Ouro, Prata, Bronze and Especial; the winners of each receive a trophy and medals, and every participating player receives a participation medal. 🏟 Organization · Food court, rest areas and an official merchandise store · Physiotherapy support, rescue staff on site and an intensive-care ambulance · Side events such as a game zone, inflatables, live music and talk shows Accommodation information is provided by the partner travel agency Hotellaris (Hotellaris.com). The organizers state that they handle only the running of the tournament, and that flight and accommodation bookings are the responsibility of participants or travel agencies. 🌊 About the area Salvador is a coastal city in Bahia state, known for Bahian food such as acarajé and moqueca, capoeira and axé music, the Barra Lighthouse and the Bonfim Church. It is hot and humid all year round, so staying hydrated is important. The time zone is UTC-3 and the voltage is 110V.

How to enter

Dani Cup Brasil Salvador 2026 is accepting entries. Applications and rules are available on the official website. 1. Check eligibility Registered clubs, football schools, social-project football schools and football schools run by local governments can take part. 2. Choose a category Choose from eight categories, SUB 07 to SUB 14. The birth-year criteria for each category are the same as in the Categories section of the tournament details. 3. Build the team Teams have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 14 players. Up to three coaching staff may sit on the bench during matches. 4. Check the official rules The organizers have posted the official 2026 rules in Portuguese, Spanish and English in the documents section of the website. Please check the rules and match format before applying. 5. Register the team Register the team in the application section of the website. 6. Book accommodation and travel Accommodation is booked through the partner travel agency Hotellaris. Flights and bus tickets are also arranged through the partner travel agency. 📌 Entry process summary · The order is: check eligibility → choose category → build the team → check the rules → register the team → book accommodation and travel. · The Salvador 2026 tournament is accepting entries. · The entry fee, deposit amount and registration deadline are not published on the official website. · The organizers handle only the running of the tournament; flights, bus tickets and accommodation contracts are the responsibility of participants or travel agencies. · For enquiries, contact contato@bbsports.com.br; the organizers respond Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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