Gothia Cup - Gothenburg, Sweden
July 13-19, 2025
The Gothia Cup is an international soccer tournament that since its beginning in 1975 has grown to over 1,900 teams representing more than 70 countries. The opening ceremony at Ullevi Stadium attracts 50,000 spectators and international soccer participants, while 2,250 volunteers guarantee that this will remain the international soccer tournament of all international soccer tournaments! First-class international soccer competition on first-class soccer fields is only part of this great festive week. Located on Sweden's beautiful west coast, Gothenburg offers all the excitement of a major seaport city, as well as fine beaches, water sports, boat trips, shopping and dining, making it a great travel destination for youth soccer teams.
Age categories 2025
Boys 11v11 - born after January 1, 2007-2011 (2025)
Boys 9v9 - born after January 1, 2011-2012 (2025)
Boys 7v7 - born after January 1, 2013-2014 (2025)
Girls 11v11 - born after January 1, 2007-2011 (2025)
Girls 9v9 - born after January 1, 2011-2012 (2025)
Girls 7v7 - born after January 1, 2013-2014 (2025)
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Tournament offers age dispensations for specific age categories. More information is available upon request. The Swedish FA mandates that 2010 age groups and younger are not allowed to compete in a tournament championship format. So no results are published and there is no playoffs. Instead there will be a second group stage after the initial group stage.
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Sport facilities:
The entire city of Gothenburg offers both grass and turf fields at approximately 30 soccer complexes.
Heden is the heart of Gothia Cup. Here you will find the Central Information building, the tournament's headquarters during the week.
Program highlights and sights:
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Olympic style opening ceremony with 50,000 spectators
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Finals in the Gamla Ullevi stadium
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1,900 teams from more than 70 countries
All Inclusive Tour examples
Tour 4401 Gothia Cup
July 12-20, 2025
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Day 1 Departure
Day 2 Arrival Gothenburg
Day 3 Gothia Cup. Evening opening ceremony at Ullevi Stadium
Day 4 Gothia Cup. Evening team leaders' party
Day 5 Gothia Cup
Day 6 Gothia Cup
Day 7 Gothia Cup
Day 8 Gothia Cup Finals at the Ullevi Stadium
Day 9 Return flight
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Participant prices
Starting at US$1700 per person
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Tour 4402 Gothia Cup and Dana Cup
July 12-27, 2025
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Day 1 Departure
Day 2 Arrival Gothenburg
Day 3 Gothia Cup. Evening opening ceremony at Ullevi Stadium
Day 4 Gothia Cup. Evening team leaders' party
Day 5 Gothia Cup
Day 6 Gothia Cup
Day 7 Gothia Cup
Day 8 Gothia Cup Finals at the Ullevi Stadium
Day 9 Transfer to the Dana Cup
Day 10 Day at leisure. Evening collective march into Hjørring Stadium/Opening ceremony
Day 11 Dana Cup. Evening Dana Cup coaches meeting and Dana Cup disco
Day 12 Dana Cup. Evening Dana Cup disco
Day 13 Dana Cup. Evening Dana Cup disco
Day 14 Dana Cup. Evening Dana Cup disco
Day 15 Dana Cup finals and prize giving ceremonies
Day 16 Return flight
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Participant prices
Starting at US$2600 per person
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Tour 4403 London and Gothia Cup
July 9-20, 2025
Day 1 Departure
Day 2 Arrival England
Day 3 Sight-seeing London and Wembley Stadium
Day 4 Sight-seeing London and Windsor Castle. Game vs. local team
Day 5 Flight to Gothenburg
Day 6 Gothia Cup. Evening opening ceremony at Ullevi Stadium
Day 7 Gothia Cup. Evening team leaders' party
Day 8 Gothia Cup
Day 9 Gothia Cup
Day 10 Gothia Cup
Day 11 Gothia Cup Finals at the Ullevi Stadium.
Day 12 Return flight
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Participant prices
Starting at US$2700 per person
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Tour 4902 - Helsinki Cup and Gothia Cup
July 9-20, 2025
Day 1 Departure
Day 2 Arrival Helsinki
Day 3 Helsinki Cup. Evening opening ceremony
Day 4 Helsinki Cup. Evening team leaders' party
Day 5 Helsinki Cup
Day 6 Helsinki Cup
Day 7 Helsinki Cup
Day 8 Helsinki Finals
Day 9 Transfer to Gothenburg
Day 10 Gothia Cup. Evening opening ceremony at Ullevi Stadium
Day 11 Gothia Cup. Evening team leaders' party
Day 12 Gothia Cup
Day 13 Gothia Cup
Day 14 Gothia Cup
Day 15 Gothia Cup Finals at the Ullevi Stadium
Day 16 Return flight
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Participant prices
Starting at US$ 2600 per person
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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.