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?
10th–17th July 2027
Age Groups
Excursions
Lisberg Theme Park
Haga District
Volvo Museum
Case Studies
Example Itinerary
Day 1
Make your own way to the airport
08:00 – Arrive at Manchester Airport
Check your bags in and board your flight to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
11:00 – Scheduled departure of your flight to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
13:55 – Scheduled arrival of your flight to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Upon arrival, collect your luggage and board your transfer to Gothenburg.
Transfer time – 3 hours 30 mins
Check in to your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure
Day 2
Free day in Gothenburg, as most teams will be arriving today.
As this is an extra day, no meals are included today.
Day 3
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 4
Breakfast at accommodation followed by your second round of group fixtures
Spend the evening at a local bowling alley (optional extra)
Day 5
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 6
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 7
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 8
Breakfast at accommodation
The Final (LATE MORNING KO)
Enjoy the closing ceremony of the tournament!
16:05 – board your transfer back to Copenhagen Airport for your flight home.
19:35 – Arrive at Copenhagen Airport ahead of your flight to Manchester Airport
21:35 – Scheduled departure time of your flight to Manchester Airport
22:35 – Scheduled arrival at Manchester Airport
Make your own way home
Pricing and Inclusions
FLIGHTS
• ATOL Protection Fee
• Return flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
• 1 x hand luggage and 1 x 10kg overhead luggage per person
• Airport taxes and all associated ticketing fees
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
• 7 x nights at tournament provided accommodation at a school or hotel location, including 1 night pre-tournament stay
• Mattress/bedding hire throughout the duration of your stay
• Meals provided at tournament (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
TRANSFERS
• Return airport transfers from Copenhagen Airport to accommodation
• Tournament transfers (Gothia Card)
• Gothia Card provided by the tournament (provides free public transport & discounted transport in Sweden)
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
• Entry into Gothia Cup
EXCLUSIONS
• Travel insurance
• UK airport transfers
• Excursions other than what is listed above
• Meals outside those listed above
• Tourist Tax
*PRICE*
School Accommodation – £966 per person based on 20 paying passengers *
Hotel Accommodation – £1,270 per person based on 20 paying passengers
*Price may vary dependant on availability at time of booking and group size*
“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
