Youth Football Tournament UK
YSE Champions Cup
Where Grassroots Meets Europe’s Elite
The YSE Champions Cup is one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing International Youth Football Tournaments, bringing together ambitious grassroots clubs, professional academy teams and elite European opposition for an unforgettable weekend of football.
Widely recognised as one of the standout Youth Football Tournaments in the UK, the YSE Champions Cup gives young players the chance to compete on a bigger stage, test themselves against top-level opposition and experience the energy of a true football festival.
International Youth Football Tournament
One of the Biggest International Youth Football Tournaments in Europe
With 160+ teams, 5,000+ spectators, 14+ pitches running at the same time and teams travelling from across the UK and Europe, this is a European Youth Football Tournament experience built for players, coaches, families and clubs who want something bigger than an ordinary weekend of football.
Every year, teams travel from across the UK and overseas to take part in one of the most exciting youth football weekends on the calendar. YSE combines elite competition, professional organisation and a festival atmosphere that creates unforgettable memories for players and families.
Whether you are an ambitious grassroots team looking to challenge professional academies, or an academy side seeking high-level international competition, YSE delivers the Youth Football Tournament platform your players will remember for life.
This is where young players create memories, measure themselves against elite opposition and experience football on a truly international stage. This is not just another tournament. This is the YSE Champions Cup.
Built for the whole football community
Find your YSE experience
Players, coaches, families and partners each experience the YSE Champions Cup differently. Choose your route into the tournament weekend.
For Players
Play on a bigger stage
Test yourself against top-level grassroots, academy and international opposition, compete for trophies and experience the atmosphere of a major football event.
Explore the experienceFor Coaches
Give your team a proper test
Challenge your squad in a well-organised environment with structured formats, FA-qualified referees and live tournament information throughout the weekend.
Register a teamFor Families
A full football festival
Share the pride of a big-stage weekend with food, music, entertainment and thousands of supporters creating lasting family memories around the pitches.
See YSE momentsFor Partners
Reach a committed football audience
Connect with players, parents, clubs, coaches and scouts through a fast-growing International Youth Football Tournament with local, national and European reach.
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Past Participants
Grassroots ambition meets Europe's elite
Past participants have included FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Dinamo Zagreb, Olympique Marseille, Benfica, FC Porto, West Ham United, Juventus, Newcastle United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Coventry City, QPR, Luton Town and many more.
Past Winners
Champions are made here
Explore the Gold Cup winners who have written their names into the YSE Champions Cup story.
The YSE Tournament DNA
Explore what makes YSE different
Select an area of the pitch to explore the qualities behind the YSE Champions Cup.
Elite competition
Grassroots ambition meets professional academy quality and international opposition.
International Youth Football Tournament
Youth Football Tournament UK, Europe and international academy football
The YSE Champions Cup is a leading International Youth Football Tournament based in the UK, bringing together academy and grassroots teams from across Europe. Featuring elite competition, top facilities and an unforgettable football festival atmosphere, YSE has become one of the most exciting Youth Football Tournaments in Europe for players, coaches, clubs and families looking for a standout Youth Football Tournament UK experience.
