MIEVE Cup Belgium

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BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup Belgium (MIEVE Cup), held in Meeuwen, Belgium.

It is played over three days, from 7 to 9 May 2027, on 5 natural grass pitches.

Matches are played in six boys' categories from U8/U9 to U14/U15.

Each team plays at least six 24-minute matches, and the organizers state that more than 100 international teams take part.

Five accommodation types from tents to hotels are available, and the entry fee starts from 69 euros per person.

Details

BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup Belgium (MIEVE Cup) is an international boys' youth football tournament held in Meeuwen, Belgium. The 2027 tournament runs for three days, from 7 to 9 May. 📅 Dates The official dates are Friday 7 May to Sunday 9 May 2027. Check-in starts at 4 pm on the first day, and the first matches begin with the opening ceremony at 7:30 pm. · Fri 7 May: 16:00 check-in · 17:30 dinner · 19:30 opening ceremony and start of matches · Sat 8 May: 07:00 breakfast · 09:00 matches and activities · 17:30 dinner · Sun 9 May: 07:00 breakfast · 09:00 matches · 14:30 award ceremony and departure 📍 Venue Matches are played at a sports park in Meeuwen on 5 adjacent natural grass pitches. During the tournament there are also activities off the pitch. ⚽ Categories There are six boys' categories, each with a different number of players. · U8/U9 (born 2018–2020) 4+1 · U10 (born 2017–2019) 6+1 · U11 (born 2016–2018) 6+1 · U12 (born 2015–2017) 8+1 · U13 (born 2014–2016) 8+1 · U14/U15 (born 2012–2014) 10+1 🏆 Teams The organizers state that more than 100 international teams take part. A confirmed list of teams is not published on the official website. ⏱ Match format Each team plays at least 6 matches of 24 minutes. Matches on Saturday and Sunday are stated to be guaranteed. 🏟 Organization There are five accommodation types, and the distance to the venue depends on the type. · Tent: campsite next to the venue, on foot. Bring your own tent, sleeping bag and mat. · Group accommodation: private rooms per team, 10–15 minutes by car. Bring your own sleeping bag and mat. · Apartment: for 4–6 people, swimming pool on site, 20 minutes by car · Youth hostel: shared rooms and breakfast buffet, 25 minutes by car · Hotel: single, double and multi-bed rooms, 20–30 minutes by car Most accommodation is half board (breakfast and dinner); vegetarian and vegan options are always available and no pork is used at dinner. Lunch is available from food trucks at the venue. There is no shuttle between the accommodation and the venue, so local transport is needed. Off the pitch, BALLFREUNDE activity stations are available, such as a shot speed radar, football darts, a shooting target board and bubble soccer. 🌊 About the area Meeuwen is a quiet village in the Limburg region of north-eastern Belgium. The organizers suggest a stadium visit to KRC Genk and a karting track within walking distance as activities during the tournament.

How to enter

Registration starts with the coach contacting the organizer to receive information and prices, and is then confirmed with the online registration form. 1️⃣ Discuss with the team and parents First, the team and parents decide together which tournament to attend. 2️⃣ Contact the organizer and reserve a place When the coach contacts the organizer, they receive detailed information and prices. At the same time, a non-binding place is reserved for 3 weeks. 3️⃣ Choose accommodation type Choose the accommodation type that suits your team's situation and budget. 4️⃣ Register online Once decided, submit the formal registration through the online form. 5️⃣ Booking confirmation and changes After registering you receive a booking confirmation, and the booking can be changed until 10 weeks before the tournament. Changes to the number of people are also free until 10 weeks before. 6️⃣ Receive tournament information Two weeks before the tournament you receive the match schedule, accommodation address and other information. 📋 Good to know · There is no fixed registration deadline, but some categories fill up early, so it is best to prepare early. · There is no limit on the number of players you can bring. · A club can enter several teams. · Parents and siblings can come along and stay in the same accommodation. · The entry fee starts from 69 euros per person. Travel costs are not included.

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