Yes Cup Milan

At a glance

The Yes Cup is an international youth football tournament held over the Easter holiday in Milan, Italy.

At the 5th edition in 2026, 272 teams from 26 countries played 618 matches.

There are 10 boys' divisions from U8 to U17 and 4 girls' divisions: U13, U15, U17 and U19.

The opening ceremony is held in the first-tier Red section of San Siro, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

The 2027 tournament is scheduled for four days, from March 25 to 28.

About the tournament

The Yes Cup (Youth Easter Soccer Cup) is an international youth football tournament held every year over Easter in Milan, Italy. Since its founding in 2022, it has grown over five editions from 56 teams from 8 countries to 272 teams from 26 countries, and 14 boys' and girls' divisions play at 16 sports centres in the Milan metropolitan area. The opening ceremony is held at San Siro, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, where the flags of participating countries fill the first tier of the stands.

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The Yes Cup (YES CUP, Youth Easter Soccer Cup) is an international youth football tournament held every year over Easter in Milan, Italy. It was founded in 2022 with 56 teams from 8 countries and has grown each year; at the 5th edition in 2026, 272 teams from 26 countries played 618 matches. It is organised by AL2 Sport SSD a RL, a Milan-based sports event company, supported by CSAIn Lombardia, and sanctioned by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). 📅 Dates · The 2027 tournament runs for four days, from Thursday, March 25 to Sunday, March 28, 2027. · The finals between the top two teams in each division are played at 4 p.m. on the last day, March 28. · Each year it is timed to the Easter holiday, starting on Thursday and ending on Easter Sunday. 📍 Venue · Matches are played at sports centres spread across Milan and its metropolitan area; 16 centres were used in 2026. · All matches are played on regulation artificial turf pitches, so they go ahead even in rain. · The opening ceremony is held in the first-tier Red section of San Siro, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. ⚽ Divisions · Boys: 10 divisions, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16 and U17. · Girls: 4 divisions, U13, U15, U17 and U19. · Teams per division in 2026: U13 32 teams; U11, U10 and U9 24 teams each; U16, U15, U14, U12 and girls' U15 20 teams each; U17 and U8 16 teams each; girls' U19, U17 and U13 12 teams each. 🏆 Participating teams · The official count for the 5th edition in 2026 was 272 teams from 26 countries, of which 49 were international teams. · The countries announced by the organisers for 2026 were Italy, Scotland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, England, Germany, Switzerland, Iceland, Hong Kong, the USA, Belgium, Chile, Norway, France, Japan, Ireland, Greece, Slovakia, Montenegro, Saudi Arabia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Finland, Austria and Serbia. · Size by edition has grown from 56 teams from 8 countries in 2022, to 124 teams from 18 countries in 2023, 132 teams from 18 countries in 2024, 176 teams from 18 countries in 2025, and 272 teams from 26 countries in 2026. · Youth teams from Italian women's Serie A and B clubs and men's Serie A and C clubs also take part. ⏱ Format · Teams are split into groups of 4 for the group stage; top teams go on to the knockout stage and the rest play placement matches. · Every team is guaranteed at least 4 matches. · Match times are two halves of 20 minutes for younger divisions and 25 minutes for competitive divisions. 🏟 Organisation · The official player list must be submitted and ID presented for age checks before the tournament. · Referees are certified officials selected through regional associations and recognised sports bodies. · Every ground has a first-aid service with qualified staff and an automated external defibrillator. · The average bus journey between hotels and grounds is 15 minutes. · Grounds are open to players' families. · For every goal scored, 1 euro is donated to the Laureus Foundation Italy. 🌊 About the area · Milan is the main city of the Lombardy region in northern Italy, with landmarks such as the Duomo cathedral and the San Siro stadium. · During the tournament, a Milan walking tour is available to join between matches. · A San Siro museum tour and multi-day sightseeing programmes can be booked as optional services.

How to enter

Entries to the Yes Cup are received through the application form on the official website. The entry fee is not published as a fixed price list; individual quotes are provided based on team size and the package chosen. 1. Complete the application form in the Registrations menu of the official website yescup.it. You can also enquire via WhatsApp at +39 347 7093001 or by email at hello@yescup.it. 2. Choose your division: boys from U8 to U17, or girls from U13, U15, U17 and U19. 3. Choose a package. The Gold package includes the tournament registration fee, at least 3 nights in a 3- or 4-star hotel, meals, use of the grounds and a participation souvenir. The Silver package includes only the registration fee and souvenir, without accommodation or meals. 4. The Gold package comes in three meal options: full board, half board or breakfast only. Single room supplements, local tourist tax and shuttle buses are not included in any package. 5. If needed, book additional services such as an airport shuttle, a San Siro museum tour or multi-day sightseeing programmes. 6. Review the quote sent by the organisers and confirm your participation. 7. Before the tournament, submit the official player list and prepare ID for age checks. 8. Changes or cancellations are handled by contacting the organisers via the contact form on the official website, WhatsApp or email; the cancellation policy is provided at that time. 📌 Summary of the entry process · How to apply: application form on the official website, WhatsApp +39 347 7093001, email hello@yescup.it · Entry fee: no published price list; individual quotes per team · Packages: Gold (registration fee, accommodation, meals, use of grounds, souvenir), Silver (registration fee, souvenir) · Documents: official player list, ID for age checks · Insurance: separate accident insurance is in place; details are on the official website · Sanction: the tournament is sanctioned by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC)

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