Tournament
The Edinburgh Cup 2026
The Edinburgh International Cup welcomes boys’ and girls’ teams to Scotland’s capital, offering 4v4 to 11v11 competition, development, excitement, and an unforgettable festival atmosphere at top-class venues.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tour Snapshot
Program Overview
Taking place 7–9 August 2026, the competition brings together boys’ and girls’ teams aged 7 to 16, offering both competitive and festival-style formats to suit all levels.
Matches are played across professional-quality venues, with game formats ranging from 4v4 to 11v11, ensuring every team can compete in a structure suited to their development stage and playing style.
The tournament promotes teamwork, inclusivity, and enjoyment, creating a memorable football celebration for players, coaches, and families.
• UK's largest youth football tournament. • Competitive and festival entry options. • Age groups 7–16, with multiple match formats (4v4–11v11). • Hosted at high-quality Edinburgh football venues. • A vibrant, inclusive atmosphere for teams and families.
What's Included
- Tournament entry fees for the Edinburgh Cup 2026.
- Accommodation for the duration of the stay (typically twin/triple sharing) at nearby hotels.
- Use of grass and turf pitches and local training facilities.
- Minimum guaranteed number of competitive matches in 4's, 5's, 7's, 9's and 11's.
- Pre-tournament training sessions.
- Welcome event including team orientation and briefing.
- Awards ceremony and trophies for finalists and champions.
- Sightseeing options and cultural excursions in the Edinburgh area.
- Private group transfers between airport, accommodation, and venues.
- Dedicated tour management and on-site support.
- Optional extended stay activities including additional training, video analysis, and workshop opportunities.
Sample Team Itinerary
Day 1 – Travel
Flight. Overnight flights to Edinburgh.
Day 2 – Arrival + Training Block 1
Arrive Edinburgh, meet Tour Director at airport, airport transfer, hotel check-in. Lunch and orientation meeting. Afternoon training session. Evening dinner.
Day 3 – Sightseeing + Training Block 2
Welcome meeting for tournament plus registration. Afternoon training session. Team dinner.
Day 4 – Tournament Day 1
Morning group stage matches at premier Edinburgh football venues. Lunch break with team bonding and player rest. Afternoon matches continue and festival activities. Evening debrief and dinner.
Day 5 – Tournament Day 2
Final matches including semi-finals and finals for competitive categories, festival games for others, and awards ceremonies for all age groups.
Day 6 – Recovery Session + Edinburgh Sightseeing
Light recovery session, Edinburgh Castle guided tour or Harry Potter Tour, evening Underground Ghost Tour, team awards dinner.
Day 7 – Travel
Departure from Edinburgh with airport transfers.
Development Focus
Fixtures
With Axis Football Tours, teams can compete in top-level international tournaments, facing opponents from around the world. All logistics are handled — including fixtures, pitch hire, referees, and travel — ensuring a seamless, professional experience. Tournaments provide a thrilling environment that builds confidence, resilience, teamwork, and unforgettable memories on the global stage.
Training
Teams travelling with Axis Football to participate in tournaments will have the opportunity to include training sessions either delivered by the team's own coaching staff or you can be trained by coaches from local professional club academies. All players will be given a Player Development Plan (PDP) highlighting an improvement plan regardless of the level they are currently at.
Classroom Sessions
At Axis Football Tours, tournament programmes can include dedicated classroom sessions to support team preparation. Through match analysis, tactical planning, opponent scouting, role clarity, and team-identity workshops, players build confidence, understanding, and cohesion before stepping onto the pitch.
Team Bonding, Awards & Feedback
During tournaments delivered as part of your Axis Football Tour, we can provide meaningful team bonding experiences to strengthen unity and performance. Through shared activities, group challenges, guided reflection, and positive social time, players build trust, communication, and resilience.
Accommodation, Meals & Player Safety
Accommodation
With Axis Football Tours, every detail of your stay is designed to match the prestige of your football experience. We’ve partnered with a handpicked collection of exceptional hotels across the globe — each offering first-class comfort, style, and amenities perfectly suited to your team’s needs. Our accommodations are carefully selected for their prime locations — whether steps away from elite training facilities or set within resort-style complexes offering outstanding sports and leisure options. Every property meets our rigorous standards for quality, safety, and service, ensuring a seamless and inspiring experience from check-in to check-out. We believe your surroundings should elevate your performance. That’s why we exclusively feature premium 3 and 4-star hotels, chosen to provide superior comfort and a touch of luxury throughout your tour. Typically based on 2–4 persons sharing, your full-board package includes delicious, nutritious meals — with lunches served at the hotel or training complex, and evening dining experiences either at your accommodation or a quality local restaurant. (Comparable alternatives may occasionally be used if your featured hotel is unavailable.)
Meals
We have half and full board options for travelling groups depending on your needs. We recommend the full board for most of our groups knowing that you have everything taken care of on site.
Player Safety
We only work with accredited partners ensuring you have a safe and stress-free tour. Risk assessments are completed for all our tours and support is provided 24/7 by our team and on the ground with your very own Tour Director.