Tournoi Int. Guerlédan

At a glance

The 2027 edition is scheduled for 11 to 13 June around Pontivy in central Brittany, France.

It is a U12/U13 tournament with U12 boys' and U13 boys' and girls' categories.

The organizers describe it as a French U12/U13 tournament bringing together 208 teams.

The 2026 edition included clubs from Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, the US, Morocco and Algeria.

Matches are spread across grounds in Pontivy and several neighbouring municipalities.

About the tournament

The Tournoi International de Guerlédan (TIG) is a U12 and U13 international youth football tournament held every June around Pontivy in central Brittany, France. Youth teams from French professional clubs take part alongside clubs from Europe, the US and Africa, and the boys' and girls' competitions are played on the same weekend.

Details

The Tournoi International de Guerlédan (TIG) is a U12 and U13 international youth football tournament held every June in the Pontivy, Loudéac and Guerlédan area of central Brittany, France. The organizers describe it as one of the larger U13 and U12 tournaments in France, stating that 208 teams come from 4 continents and 45 French departments. Youth teams from French professional clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, Stade Rennais and FC Nantes take part alongside clubs from abroad. The dates shown are provisional and will be confirmed after the official announcement. 📅 Schedule · The 2027 edition is scheduled from Friday 11 June to Sunday 13 June. · The 2026 edition was held from 12 to 14 June and the 2025 edition from 13 to 15 June, both from Friday to Sunday. · A parade of participating teams takes place in Pontivy on Friday evening, the first round is played on Saturday, and the second round and finals on Sunday. · The group draw is held publicly in early April of the tournament year. · The U14 category is held separately in Baud on a different weekend. 📍 Venues · The finals are played in Pontivy. · First-round matches are spread across several grounds in partner municipalities, including Baud, Pontivy, Saint-Thuriau, Pluméliau-Bieuzy, Cléguérec, Guerlédan, Merdrignac, Loudéac, Noyal-Pontivy and Uzel. ⚽ Categories · U12 boys · U13 boys · U13 girls · Each boys' and girls' category is split into the Prestige Trophy, for the title, and the Espoir Challenge. 🏆 Participating teams · Clubs from abroad at the 2026 edition included Sporting Lisbon, FC Porto, SC Braga (Portugal), FC Barcelona, Girona FC, Atlético de Madrid (Spain), Club Brugge, RSC Anderlecht and other Belgian clubs, Geneva Soccer Academy and other Swiss clubs, Houston FC, Richmond United, Soccer Los Angeles and other US clubs, as well as clubs from Morocco and Algeria. · Youth teams from French professional clubs included Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique de Marseille, RC Lens, FC Lorient, Stade Rennais, Stade Brestois, OGC Nice, LOSC Lille, AS Saint-Étienne, RC Strasbourg, FC Nantes, Olympique Lyonnais and Toulouse FC. · The 2026 U13 girls' final was played between FC Barcelona and RSC Anderlecht, and FC Barcelona won. ⏱ Format · Each category plays a group stage after the draw, followed by placement matches and finals on Sunday. · Match schedules and results can be followed live on the tournament's partner app (UFT). 🌊 About the area · Guerlédan, which gives the tournament its name, refers to a large lake and the surrounding area in central Brittany. · Pontivy is a medieval town on the Blavet River and the main town of central Brittany, home to the Château de Rohan.

How to enter

Registration is handled directly by the tournament organizing committee on the official website. 1. On the CONTACT page of the official website, choose the category (U12, U13, U14) and boys' or girls' competition and request a place. 2. The organizing committee replies with availability and conditions. 3. Groups are set by a public draw in early April of the tournament year. 4. For accommodation, refer to the HEBERGEMENT (accommodation) section of the official website. 5. Contact: contact@tournoi-international-guerledan.com. 📌 Summary of the process · Registration: request a place via the contact page of the official website · Group draw: early April of the tournament year