ABOUT TOURNAMENT
Welcome to the Gothia Cup - the largest tournament in the universe! Come to Gothenberg in Sweden and experience youth football on the highest international level where teams from all over the world meet in breathtakingly beautiful Scandinavia!
Organizer
Gothia Cup
Number of teams
1700
Location
Sweden - Gothenburg
ACCOMMODATION
Schools
Hotels
Age categories
BOYS
GIRLS
Sport facilities
Heden Center
Nya Ullevi Stadium - Opening Ceremony and Finals
Gamla Ullevi Stadium - Finals
Other
GALLERY
PROGRAMME
Sunday
Arrival & Check-in
We are in Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden! Before having a look around in the neighbourhood, please remember about check-in at your accommodation spot and registration at Heden Central Information. Let's have a dinner together and after that meet in Gothia Heden Center which opens today. The week full of sport emotions and many more attractions is coming!
Monday
Opening Ceremony & Tournament begins
It's said that every Monday is a fresh start. So it's high time to begin the group stage competition! In the throes of football emotions, don't forget about the age control procedure which takes place until 7 PM. In the evening, everyone is invited to participate in the Opening Ceremony at Nya Ullevi Stadium. Come and experience the cultural and national diversity accompanied by music, dancing and colorful fireworks!
Tuesday
Group stage in progress & Leaders Party
The second day of the group stage games starts. If you have some energy saved for the free time, we recommend you to visit the Volvo Museum, located in the Arendal industrial park. In the evening, Gothia Leaders Party is organized at Scandinavium arena. Good atmoshpere and delicious food in a great company is guaranteed!
Wednesday
Playoff stage starts
Today, we fight in the last games of the group stage and move briskly to the play-offs. To reduce the tension and relax a little bit after the day on the field, experience some world outside the tournament. What about visiting Liseberg amusement park and get the wind on the largest rollercoasters in Scandinavia?
Thursday
Playoff stage in progress
The teams from groups A and B continue the competition in the play-off phase. Don't forget that Gothia Heden Center is still open and full of attractions for all the participants. Those, who have not enough of adventures here, may leap at the opportunity of visitng Bohus Fortress sitauted around 20 minutes by bus from Gothenburg. Experience the rich history of the region yourself!
Friday
Playoff stage in progress
The teams from groups A and B continue the competition in the play-off phase. Don't forget about the break and find out more about the attractions in neighborhood.
Saturday
Finals A and B
We have to set the alarm clocks on the early hour today! The first game of the play off B starts at 8 AM in Heden. Whereas at 8:30 AM, Gothia Finals A at Gamla Ullevi Stadium begins. The A finals will be played at both Gamla Ullevi and SKF Arena. When the football fever ends and sport emotions falls, the winners will receive their medals and trophies. The last lunch is waiting for the participants, who are going to come back home today. We hope you've had the great time in Gothneburg!
