Gothia
Cup
GOTHIA
CUP
Gothia Cup in Sweden
Gothia Cup is the world's largest international youth football tournament, and held since 1975 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
It is the largest annual event in Sweden with 1900 teams from 80 countries, and offers the most advanced, and yet easy to use, system for result and match scheduling. Over the years, over 1.3 million players from a total of 151 countries have participated in the tournament, with over 2500 matches live-streamed during Gothia Cup.
The tournament’s vision states: ‘The Gothia Cup shall be a meeting place for the young people of the world, regardless of colour, gender or religion.’ This was written in 1981 and remains the guiding principle for the organisation to this day.
When and how long?
Seven-day tournament.
13th July - 19th July 2025
2026 Dates TBC
Age Groups
Excursions
Lisberg Theme Park
Haga District
Volvo Museum
Case Studies
Example Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at airport and check in for flight to Gothenburg
Depart from airport to Gothenburg GOT
Arrive in Gothenburg airport GOT
Board tournament bus that will transfer you to your accommodation in Gothenburg.
Transfer over to your accommodation for the tournament
Arrive and check in at your accommodation.
Day 2
Enjoy breakfast, then head to the tournament for your first group fixtures.
Spend the afternoon at the tournament hub, The Heden Centre, offering a skills arena, bubble ball and other activities
Day 3
Breakfast at accommodation followed by your second round of group fixtures
Spend the evening at a local bowling alley (optional extra)
Day 4
Breakfast at accommodation followed by your final round of group fixtures.
Please note that matches are scheduled at various locations around the city. Each player receives a Gothia Card to allow free access on public transport between venues.
If your team is knocked out of the tournament, this will be your final fixture. If you are still in the tournament you could progress to the day of ‘Finals’.
Fear not: even if you do not progress, friendly matches can be scheduled against other participating teams from around the world.
Day 5
Breakfast at your accommodation
Start of the Play off games:
– Round of 64 (MORNING KO)
– Round of 32 (MIDDAY KO)
– Round of 16 (EVENING KO)
Day 6
Breakfast will be served at your accommodation to fuel your day prior to your Final (fingers crossed!). Trophies will be presented to the winning team before your final evening at the Gothia Cup
Final Play off games:
– Round of 8 (MORNING KO)
– Quarter final (AFTERNOON KO)
– Semi finals (EVENING/NIGHT KO)
Day 7
Breakfast at Accommodation
The Final (LATE MORNING KO)
The Finals – Gothia Cup
Day 8
Breakfast at your accommodation
Arrive at Gothenburg airport and check in for flight
Flight departs from Gothenburg GOT
Arrive in airport
Pricing and Inclusions
Flights
Return flights with Ryanair from Manchester to Gothenburg airport
1 x 10kg hand luggage allowance
Accommodation and meals
– Tournament provided accommodation at a school location including 1 night post tournament stay
– Mattress/bedding hire throughout duration of stay
– Meals provided at tournament (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Transfers
– To/from Gothenburg airport to accommodation (Tournament provided)
– To and from accommodation to tournament
– Gothia Card provided by tournament (Provides free public transport & discounted transport in Sweden)
Excursions and activities
– Gothia Cup tournament entry
Insurance
– Sport specific travel insurance for all players
Kit & Equipment
– Custom playing kit sponsored by MSG Tours
Pricing
From £795 for 18 paying passengers.
Exclusions
– Travel insurance for adults/staff
– Bowling evening (Extra cost)
“The whole experience was amazing for our pupils. Being part of a huge international event with the added bonus of competing successfully made it a tour that none of my pupils will forget.”
Whitmore High School, Gothia Cup
Other Sports
Basketball
Football
Cricket
Hockey
Waterpolo
Swimming
Netball
