Dana Cup FAQs​

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1. Where does the Dana Cup take place?​

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The Dana Cup takes place in Hjørring, a town in North Jutland, Denmark. Matches are played on approximately 50 well-maintained grass fields in Hjørring and the surrounding cities, primarily in the Park Vendia area.

2. When does the Dana Cup take place?

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The Dana Cup takes place from July 20-25, 2026. The tournament typically takes place during the end of July every year, perfect for American teams to attend during their summer school breaks.

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3. What age groups and genders can play at the Dana Cup?

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Boys U11-U19 and Girls U11-U19.

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4. What is the cost to attend the Dana Cup?

 

To go to the Dana Cup, the price per person package starts at $2,000.00. This package includes round-trip airfare, accommodation in a school classroom, tournament registration, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, airport transfers, and tournament shuttle to/from the fields and accommodation. Teams and families can upgrade to a 3 or 4-star hotel.

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5. How many teams play in the Dana Cup?

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The Dana Cup features 1,100 teams from around 45 to 50 countries annually, making it Denmark’s largest sporting event and one of the world’s most international youth soccer tournaments.

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6. Where do teams stay during the Dana Cup?

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Teams participating in the Dana Cup stay in Hjørring, which is in the center of Denmark’s western peninsula, a convenient and beautiful location. Some of the hotels are also located in Frederikshavn, which is near the eastern coast on Denmark and is only 30 minutes away from Hjørring.

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7. Why should my teams choose the Dana Cup?

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The Dana Cup has a unique opening ceremony in which teams first gather at the Dana Cup center then parade through the town of Hjørring and into the stadium. The games are played on high quality grass and artificial grass fields throughout Hjørring, which are accessible with public transportation. The main tournament center and headquarters is located at Vendia Hallen, which also serves as the home of Fortuna Hjørring, the town's leading professional soccer club. The venue is surrounded by approximately 50 well-maintained grass fields, providing excellent facilities for the tournament. The Dana Cup center also features an information desk, tournament headquarters, a food court, merchandise store, and a lively event area with partner-organized activities and competitions, making it the vibrant social and operational center of the Dana Cup experience. Premier International Tours has been organizing tours to the Dana Cup for more than 30 years and is a preferred agent and partner for U.S. teams looking to travel to the tournament. Through our long-standing partnership with the Dana Cup, we are able to secure the best accommodations and exclusive deals for the teams we serve.

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8. What are sightseeing options while participating in the Dana Cup?

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While participating in the Dana Cup, teams can enjoy sightseeing options that include beautiful nearby North Sea beaches, hiking and mountain bike trails, and outdoor sports like frisbee golf and tennis. The tournament area also offers access to amusement parks such as Farup Summerland and the North Sea Oceanarium, along with social events like the opening ceremony and disco nights, blending sport with cultural experiences in a scenic, nature-rich setting. Teams can also visit northern Denmark at Grenen, near the town of Skagen, where the North Sea (Skagerrak) and the Baltic Sea (Kattegat) meet. This unique natural phenomenon creates a striking visual effect, as the waters of the two seas, differing in density and salinity, come together but do not immediately mix.