Schwabenland Cup Stuttgart

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BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup Stuttgart (Schwabenland Cup), held in Feuerbach, Stuttgart, Germany.

It is played over three days, from 14 to 16 May 2027, on 6 natural grass and artificial turf pitches.

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

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

Accommodation can be chosen from tents, schools, youth hostels and hotels, and the entry fee starts from 74 euros per person.

Details

BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup Stuttgart (Schwabenland Cup) is an international boys' youth football tournament held in Feuerbach, Stuttgart, Germany. The 2027 tournament runs for three days, from 14 to 16 May. 📅 Dates The official dates are Friday 14 May to Sunday 16 May 2027. · Fri 14 May: 16:00 check-in · 17:30 dinner · 19:30 opening ceremony and start of matches · Sat 15 May: 07:00 breakfast · 09:00 matches and activities · 17:30 dinner · Sun 16 May: 07:00 breakfast · 09:00 matches · 14:30 award ceremony and departure 📍 Venue Matches are played at the Feuerbach sports park in Stuttgart, using 6 well-kept natural grass and artificial turf pitches. The tournament is run in cooperation with a local club from Feuerbach. ⚽ Categories There are seven boys' categories, each with a different number of players. · U8 (born 2019–2021) 4+1 · 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. On the last day there is an award ceremony and every player receives a souvenir trophy. 🏟 Organization There are four accommodation types to choose from. · Tent: right next to the venue, on foot. Bring your own tent, sleeping bag and mat; breakfast is served at the venue. · School: near the venue, on foot. Teams use a private room or share a sports hall; bring your own sleeping bag and mat. · Youth hostel: shared rooms in and around Stuttgart, 15 minutes or more by car · Hotel: in and around Stuttgart, with good public transport links, 15 minutes or more 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. 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 Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg in south-western Germany and the main city of the Swabia region. The organizers suggest a visit to the MHP Arena and a trip to the Tripsdrill amusement park 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 74 euros per person. Travel costs are not included. · Coaches and parents can sign up for an online video information session.

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