KHS Cup U13 Malta

At a glance

The 2027 tournament takes place in Malta from 20 to 21 March.

It is a two-day international youth tournament for the boys' U13 category only.

25 teams took part in the 2025 edition.

The 2025 edition included the New York Red Bulls (USA), Juventus, Torino and Parma (Italy) and Blackburn Rovers (England).

Venues are announced by the organizers before the tournament.

About the tournament

The KHS Cup U13 is a boys' U13 international youth football tournament held every March in Malta, the Mediterranean island nation. Academies of professional clubs from Europe and North America take part alongside local Maltese clubs, with a group stage on the first day and a Champions group on the second day to decide the winner.

Details

The KHS Cup U13 is a boys' U13 international youth football tournament held in Malta, the Mediterranean island nation. The KHS Cup is a Maltese international youth competition that started in 2021 and holds separate age-group tournaments from U8 to U16 on weekends throughout the season. The organizers describe it as a competition with elite academies from many countries, and they have announced confirmed clubs for the 2026/27 season including Liverpool, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, AS Monaco, Newcastle United, Sporting CP, Benfica, Atlético de Madrid, Aston Villa, Olympiacos, AZ Alkmaar, Lazio and Parma. 📅 Schedule · The 2027 U13 tournament runs over two days, from Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 March. · The 2025 U13 tournament was held from 15 to 16 March. · Separate U14, U15, U16 girls, U11, U12, U10, U8 and U9 tournaments are held in the same season. 📍 Venues · The KHS Cup's main venues are the Burmarrad AFC ground (7-a-side artificial turf) and the Mġarr United ground (full size). 🏆 Teams · 25 teams took part in the 2025 U13 tournament. · On its club website, the New York Red Bulls U13 (USA) reported that in 2025 it faced Taurunium FC, Żurrieq FC, Kerċem Ajax FC and Ħamrun FC in the group stage, then played Juventus, Torino, Parma and Blackburn Rovers in the Champions group, finishing 2nd out of 25 teams. ⏱ Format · A group stage is played on the first day, and the top teams from each group compete for the title in the Champions group on the second day. · In 2025, the New York Red Bulls played 8 matches over the two days. 🏟 Organization · Match schedules and live results are available in the tournament app. · The organizers state that from June 2026 they provide match data and video streaming together with the player analysis platform PROSCTR. 🌊 About the area · Malta is an island nation in the Mediterranean, south of Sicily. Its mild spring weather draws many teams for tournaments and training camps.

How to enter

Entries are handled directly by the organizers, the KHS Cup organizing committee, through the official website. 1. On the Upcoming Tournaments page of the official website, choose the age-group tournament you wish to enter. 2. Fill in the online registration form linked to each tournament (Register Your Team Now) with your club details and a contact person, and submit it. 3. If you need more information, ask via the website's contact page or by email; the organizers reply within 1 to 2 business days. 4. Once your entry is confirmed, check the schedule and venues as instructed by the organizers. 📌 Entry steps at a glance · Entry: online registration form for each tournament on the official website · Contact: marko.khscup@gmail.com