Donosti Cup

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Donosti Cup is an international youth football tournament in Spain, founded in 1992.

The 2027 tournament marks its 35th anniversary and takes place in San Sebastián, Spain, from July 5 to 11.

In the previous edition in 2026, 910 teams and about 16,000 people from 30 countries took part, playing 2,250 matches.

Boys' divisions are B9 to B16 and B18, and girls' divisions are G10, G12, G14, G16 and G18.

About 60 pitches in and around San Sebastián are used, and registration opens on September 22.

About the tournament

Donosti Cup is an international youth football tournament held every July in San Sebastián in the Basque Country, Spain. It has continued since its first edition in 1992 and marks its 35th anniversary in 2027; in the previous edition, 910 teams from 30 countries played 2,250 matches at about 60 pitches. It is also known for emphasizing social values, running a scholarship programme and an inclusive football tournament alongside the main event.

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Donosti Cup is an international youth football tournament founded in 1992 and held every July in San Sebastián in the Basque Country, Spain. The 2027 tournament marks its 35th anniversary. 📅 Schedule · The 2027 tournament runs for seven days, from July 5 to 11. · Registration for the 2027 tournament opens on September 22. · The tournament week includes, in order, the opening ceremony, group stage, Donosti Authentics Day, coaches' friendly matches, finals, closing gala and the Donosti Cup party. 📍 Venues · Matches are spread across about 60 pitches in San Sebastián and Gipuzkoa. · The tournament office is at Mikeletegi 1, San Sebastián. ⚽ Divisions · Boys 11-a-side — B18 (born 2009 or later), B16 (2011 or later), B15 (2012 or later), B14 (2013 or later), B13 (2014 or later) · Boys 8-a-side — B12 (born 2015 or later), B11 (2016 or later), B10 (2017 or later), B9 (born 2018) · Girls 11-a-side — G18 (born 2009 or later), G16 (2011 or later), G14 (2013 or later) · Girls 8-a-side — G12 (born 2015 or later), G10 (born 2017–2018) · Girls who meet the age requirements may also take part in boys' divisions B14 to B9. 🏆 Teams · In the previous edition in 2026, 910 teams and about 16,000 people from 30 countries took part, playing 2,250 matches. · The organizers describe it as the largest international youth tournament in Spain, with teams from five continents. ⏱ Format · A group stage is followed by a final knockout tournament to decide the winners. · Depending on the age group, matches are 11-a-side or 8-a-side. 🏟 Organization · Participation packages are offered with or without accommodation. · Packages with accommodation offer a choice of school accommodation, hostels, residences, guesthouses, campsites and 1–4 star hotels, and include 6 nights of accommodation with full board, pitch use, referees, sports equipment, accident insurance, a welcome pack, free entry to tournament events, partner discounts and trophies. · The tournament is run by Donosti Eventos SL, a sports event company in San Sebastián that created the tournament in 1992. · It also runs the Donosti Cup Munduan scholarship programme, which supports local teams facing financial difficulties, and the Donosti Authentics Cup, an inclusive football tournament for players with intellectual disabilities. · Since the 2025 season, the Spanish startup CHUTapp has been the official title sponsor. 🌊 About the Area · San Sebastián (Donostia) is the capital of the province of Gipuzkoa in the Basque Country, Spain, and the tournament uses pitches in the city and surrounding areas.

How to enter

Registration is accepted through the pre-registration form on the official website. Registration for the 2027 tournament opens on September 22 and tends to close early. 1️⃣ Registration 1. Check the tournament overview and the registration rules for each division on the official website donosticup.com. 2. After registration opens on September 22, apply for team pre-registration using the pre-registration form (https://www.donosticup.com/en/pre-registration-form). 3. Submit the player list and documents through the portal and arrange accommodation at the same time. 4. Choose a participation package with or without accommodation. Packages with accommodation are divided into school accommodation, hostels, residences, guesthouses, campsites and 1–4 star hotels, and include 6 nights of accommodation with full board. 5. The entry fee without accommodation is 150 euros per participant and includes at least 4 matches, accident insurance, a welcome pack, free entry to tournament events, a virtual assistant and partner discounts. Prices with accommodation vary by accommodation type; please check with the organizers. 6. Because registration tends to close early, it is safer to apply soon after it opens. For the 2026 tournament, 250 teams registered within 6 weeks of registration opening. 📌 Registration Steps Summary · Registration opens September 22 → Submit the pre-registration form → Submit player list and documents → Choose accommodation type → Pay fees

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