ReyCup

At a glance

• ReyCup is an international youth football tournament in Reykjavík, Iceland, that started in 2002 and is now in its 24th year.
• The 2027 edition takes place from July 21 to 25 in Laugardalur, central Reykjavík.
• All matches are 11-a-side, with U16 and U15 together and U14 and U13 together, in boys' and girls' divisions.
• Each team is guaranteed 6 matches, and the finals are played at Iceland's national stadium.
• There are three participation packages, from Bronze at 32,990 ISK to Gold at 52,990 ISK.

Venue

Laugardalur, Engjavegur 7, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

About the tournament

ReyCup is an international youth football tournament held every summer in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Since the first edition in 2002 it has aimed to be an international tournament for both boys and girls, and it has become a well-known summer tournament in Europe. All matches and events take place in central Laugardalur, so teams can walk from their accommodation.

Details

ReyCup is an international youth football tournament held in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. It started in 2002 and is now in its 24th year; the 2027 edition runs from July 21 to 25. Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City sent teams from the first year, which helped establish it as an international tournament. 📅 Schedule · The 2027 tournament runs for five days, from July 21 to 25. 📍 Venue · All matches and events take place in the Laugardalur sports district in central Reykjavík. · The pitches are within walking distance of the accommodation. · The finals are played at Laugardalsvöllur, Iceland's national stadium, and are broadcast on local television. · Tournament address: Laugardalur, Engjavegur 7, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland. ⚽ Divisions · All matches are 11-a-side, and boys' and girls' divisions use the same pitches. · There are two age groupings: U16 and U15 compete together, and U14 and U13 compete together. · The basic principle is the international age system in which players born in the same year form one division; under Football Association of Iceland rules, mixed participation of 13- and 14-year-olds and of 15- and 16-year-olds is allowed. · Up to 3 players from the age group directly above may play in one match. 🏆 Teams · The organizers state that about 140 teams and 2,500 participants take part each year. · More than 200 foreign teams from more than 50 countries have taken part so far. · Clubs that have sent teams include Liverpool, Fulham, Norwich City, Brentford, Sunderland, Glasgow Rangers, FC Copenhagen, Brøndby and IFK Göteborg. ⏱ Match format · Each team is guaranteed 6 matches, played as 2 halves of 25 minutes with a 5-minute half-time. · Groups of 3 to 6 teams play a round robin, and teams then advance to semi-finals or finals depending on group size. · Points: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss. Ties are broken by goal difference, goals scored and head-to-head result, and then by drawing lots. · Drawn semi-finals and finals are decided by penalty shoot-outs with 3 takers per team. · There is no limit on substitutions, substituted players may return, and substitutions are made at the halfway line after informing the referee. · Matches follow FIFA rules and Football Association of Iceland rules and are played on natural or artificial grass. · Shin guards are mandatory, and screw-in studs are not allowed. · Two referees are assigned per match and three for finals. 🏟 Organization · There are three participation packages, Bronze, Silver and Gold, which can be chosen after team registration. · Bronze costs 32,990 ISK and includes tournament entry, tournament events and a barbecue in the family park. · Silver costs 42,990 ISK and adds lunch and dinner at the Hilton hotel. · Gold costs 52,990 ISK and includes all meals and accommodation in a local school. · School accommodation is in classrooms of city schools arranged by the tournament, and lunch and dinner are served at the Hilton Reykjavík Nordica hotel. · ReyCup Senior, held in June under the same name, is a 7-a-side tournament for adults aged 25 and over and is a separate event. · Besides the matches, there are events such as a city tour, a pool party, a barbecue and a dance night. · The organizers help with Icelandair flight bookings, and there are direct flights from major North American cities including Boston and New York. 🌊 About the area · Reykjavík is close to some of Iceland's best-known natural sights, such as geysers, volcanoes, glaciers and the Blue Lagoon.

How to enter

To take part in ReyCup, a team first registers on the official website and then chooses a participation package. Please follow the steps below. 1. Register the team on the registration page of the official website. 2. After registration, choose one of three participation packages: Bronze, Silver or Gold. Packages cannot be selected before the team is registered. 3. Check the age group. U16 and U15 compete together, U14 and U13 compete together, and all matches are 11-a-side. 4. Submit the full list of registered players to the tournament committee before the tournament starts. 5. Teams that do not meet the Football Association of Iceland age rules are reviewed individually by the tournament committee. 6. If needed, request the organizers' support with Icelandair flights. 📌 Summary of the registration process · Package prices: Bronze 32,990 ISK, Silver 42,990 ISK, Gold 52,990 ISK. · Players not registered before the tournament starts cannot play. · Registration opens on November 1 of the year before the tournament. · Refunds must be requested in writing to reycup@reycup.is up to one week before the tournament starts; with a medical certificate for an injury, requests within the final week may also be considered. · Full refund and cancellation terms are in the refund policy on the official website. · Contact: reycup@reycup.is or +354 580 5900.

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Contact

Official website

reycup.is

Email

reycup@reycup.is

Phone

+354 580 5900

Instagram

@reycupinternational