Tournament
Royal Pre Season Cup 2026
The Royal Pre-Season Cup at Bradfield College near London offers elite youth teams world-class natural grass pitches, top competition, training, and vibrant cultural exchange in a beautiful campus setting.
London, england
Tour Snapshot
Program Overview
The Big One 11v11 Youth Football Tournament 2026 is the UK’s premier youth football event, hosted at the University of Warwick Sports Village. Open to U12–U18 grassroots boys’ teams, it features elite A-grade pitches, professional officiating, and a fair play format with knockout stages. Teams enjoy 90–120 minutes of guaranteed play, AI filming for highlights, and awards including trophies and MVP recognition. With accommodation packages for a full weekend experience, this prestigious tournament offers a top showcase for young talent.
What's Included
- Elite A-grade grass pitches at University of Warwick Sports Village
- Professional officiating with 3+ officials per match
- Guaranteed 90–120 minutes of game time per team
- Group stage and knockout rounds (Champions Cup, Shield, Plate) tailored to ability
- Trophies, medals, and MVP awards for recognition
- AI camera filming for player highlights and social media exposure
- Opportunity to showcase talent to a wider audience
Sample Team Itinerary
Day 1 · Travel
Fly to London Heathrow or Birmingham Airport
Day 2 · Arrival + Training Block 1
Arrive in UK and meet Tour Director. Transfer from airport to accommodation, check-in & lunch. Afternoon training session. Group welcome dinner to acclimate and review tournament plans
Day 3 · Sightseeing + Training Block 2
Welcome meeting for tournament plus registration. Morning training session. St James Park Stadium Tour. Explore Newcastle. Team dinner.
Day 4 · Tournament Day 1
Breakfast at accommodation. Transfer to University of Warwick Sports Village. Participate in Day 1 matches of The Big One Tournament. Evening team debrief and recovery session. Dinner and relaxation
Day 5 · Tournament Day 2
Breakfast at accommodation. Transfer to University of Warwick Sports Village. Participate in knockout rounds (Champions Cup, Shield, or Plate). Awards ceremony and closing celebrations. Team dinner & reflection on tournament performance
Day 6 · Recovery Session + Edinburgh Sightseeing
Light recovery session. Lunch. London Guided Tour & Emirates Stadium Tour. Team awards dinner.
Day 7 · Travel
Return Flight from London/ Birmingham
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. These sessions ensure teams arrive ready to compete with purpose and unity.
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. These moments deepen team identity and connection, helping squads compete with confidence, togetherness, and purpose on and off the pitch.