Gardaland Cup

At a glance

The 2027 edition runs from 26 to 29 March in Villafranca di Verona, near Lake Garda, Italy.

It is held over the Easter weekend, and 2027 is its 16th edition.

There are eight boys' categories: U9 to U15 and U17.

Teams from Italy and Ireland took part in the last edition.

The programme includes discounted entry to the Gardaland theme park and time to visit Lake Garda and Verona.

About the tournament

Gardaland Cup is an international youth football tournament held every year over the Easter weekend near Lake Garda and the Gardaland theme park in Italy. There are eight boys' categories from U9 to U17, and the programme includes time to visit Gardaland, Lake Garda and Verona alongside the matches.

Details

Gardaland Cup is an international youth football tournament held every year over the Easter weekend near Lake Garda and the Gardaland theme park in northern Italy. It is organized by TorneiGiovanili.com, the youth tournament brand of the Venice-based sports travel company 2R Tours & Sports, and the 2027 edition is the 16th. After the matches, teams can enter Gardaland at a discounted rate or visit the towns around Lake Garda. 📅 Schedule · The 2027 edition runs from Friday 26 to Monday 29 March. · Friday: team arrival and registration, hotel check-in and opening ceremony. · Saturday: group matches, with half a day kept free to visit Lake Garda, Verona or Gardaland. · Easter Sunday: semi-finals, finals and awards ceremony. · Monday: free time after breakfast, then departure. · The entry deadline is 7 February 2027. 📍 Venue · The main venue is the Sport Hotel Antares sports centre (Viale Postumia 88) in Villafranca di Verona. · Lake Garda and Gardaland are a few minutes away. ⚽ Categories · U17: born 2010–2011, 11-a-side, two halves of 25 minutes · U15: born 2012, 11-a-side, two halves of 20 minutes · U14: born 2013, 11-a-side, two halves of 20 minutes · U13: born 2014, 9-a-side, two halves of 20 minutes · U12: born 2015, 9-a-side, two halves of 20 minutes · U11: born 2016, 7-a-side, two halves of 15 minutes · U10: born 2017, 7-a-side, two halves of 15 minutes · U9: born 2018–2019, 5-a-side, two halves of 15 minutes · From U14 upwards, loan players from other clubs may be registered; in all categories, older players may not be registered. 🏆 Teams · The last edition had more than 60 teams and over 1,000 players from two countries, Italy and Ireland. ⏱ Format · Each team is guaranteed 3–4 matches. · After the group matches, semi-finals and finals are played on Sunday. 🏟 Organization · Accommodation is assigned by the organizers as part of the tournament package, and the hotel name is announced 7–10 days before the tournament. · The first- and second-placed teams receive discount vouchers (250 euros and 150 euros) for entry to a TorneiGiovanili tournament the following season. 🌊 About the area · Lake Garda is a large lake in northern Italy, popular with families for its lakeside towns and the Gardaland theme park. · The city of Verona is also close by and can be visited between matches.

How to enter

Entries are handled directly by TorneiGiovanili.com, run by the organizer 2R Tours & Sports. 1. Fill in the brochure request form on the tournament page of the official website; the entry conditions and entry form are sent to you by email. 2. Send the completed entry form by email together with proof of the deposit transfer. The deposit is deducted from the final balance. 3. Pay the balance by bank transfer no later than 30 days before the tournament starts. Payment on site is not accepted. 4. 5. The entry deadline is 7 February 2027; after the deadline, you can ask the organizers whether places are still available. 📌 Registration summary · Entry deadline: 7 February 2027 · Entries made at least 90 days before the tournament get one free coach per team. · Entries made at least 60 days before the tournament get one additional free place for every 25 full-price participants (if conditions are met). · There is a group discount of one free place for every 25 participants entered at full price. · Contact: info@torneigiovanili.com or +39 041 2750802