The Helsinki Cup is the largest and most international youth football tournament in Finland. The Helsinki Cup has been organized since 1976 and it has had participants from 28 countries at its best. During the years Helsinki Cup has grown to be the third biggest youth soccer tournament in Europe. The last edition over 1300 teams took part meaning more than 21,000 participants. Helsinki Cup warmly welcomes all Finnish and international, boys and girls teams to this unique six-day tournament. Enjoy a genuine international tournament atmosphere in the beautiful capital of Finland. Come and enjoy!
Age categories 2024 and 2025
Boys 11v11 - born after January 1, 2007-2011 (2024) and 2008-2012 (2025)
Boys 8v8 - born after January 1, 2009-2014 (2024) and 2010-2015 (2025)
Boys 5v5 - born after January 1, 2015-2017 (2024) and 2016-2018 (2025)
Girls 11v11 - born after January 1, 2006-2010 (2024) and 2007-2011 (2025)
Girls 8v8 - born after January 1, 2011-2014 (2024) and 2012-2015 (2025)
Girls 5v5 - born after January 1, 2015-2017 (2024) and 2016-2018 (2025)
Tournament offers age dispensations for specific age categories. More information is available upon request.
Sport facilities
• Approx. 100 high quality natural and artificial grass fields within close proximity to Helsinki.
• Dressing rooms, restrooms and water taps can be found at every tournament area. Most of the areas have a tournament cafeteria.
Program highlights and sights
• Festive opening ceremony
• Close to 1,320 teams from more than 18 different countries
• Tournament guides available for the week
Tour examples
Tour 4901 - Helsinki Cup
July 6-14, 2024 and July 5-13, 2025
Day 1 Departure
Day 2 Arrival Helsinki
Day 3 Helsinki Cup. Evening opening ceremony
Day 4 Helsinki Cup. Evening team leaders' party
Day 5 Helsinki Cup
Day 6 Helsinki Cup
Day 7 Helsinki Cup
Day 8 Helsinki Finals
Day 9 Return flight
Participant prices
Starting at US$ 1900 per person
Tour 4902 - Helsinki Cup and Gothia Cup
July 6-21, 2024 and July 5-20, 2025
Day 1 Departure
Day 2 Arrival Helsinki
Day 3 Helsinki Cup. Evening opening ceremony
Day 4 Helsinki Cup. Evening team leaders' party
Day 5 Helsinki Cup
Day 6 Helsinki Cup
Day 7 Helsinki Cup
Day 8 Helsinki Finals
Day 9 Transfer to Gothenburg
Day 10 Gothia Cup. Evening opening ceremony at Ullevi Stadium
Day 11 Gothia Cup. Evening team leaders' party
Day 12 Gothia Cup
Day 13 Gothia Cup
Day 14 Gothia Cup
Day 15 Gothia Cup Finals at the Ullevi Stadium
Day 16 Return flight
Participant prices
Starting at US$ 2600 per person
Prices are based on departure from New York, with 40 people traveling and do not include airport taxes or fuel surcharges which are approx. $ 250.00 - $ 350.00 per person. Contact us for a detailed price quote and itinerary.
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