Gothia Cup

If you want to get a sense of just how big a deal the Gothia Cup is, take a look at this Gothia Cup Promotional Video from 2005. It really does give a sense of the sheer scale of what is one of the largest international youth sporting events in the world.

The event is hosted by professional club BK Hacken, which plays in the second division of the Swedish league, with support from the city of Gothenburg, and attracts 1,500 teams from 70 nations.

Some of the other statistics are just staggering: 91 fields, 295,000 spectators (including 52,000 and 28,000 at the opening ceremonies and finals, respectively), over 4,300 games, and 33,000 participants (average age 15.5).

It all adds up to a once-in-a-lifetime event that players, coaches and parents will never forget.

Hosted by:	BK Hacken Football Club
Location:	Gothenburg, Sweden
Dates:	July 13-19
Setting:	Outdoor/Grass Fields
Youth/Adult:	Youth
Format:	U10-U12 - 7v7 U13-U19 - 11v11
Level:	Competitve
Gender:	Boys/Girls
Ages:	Boys - U10-U19 Girls - U11-U19
Cost:	VArious Price Levels, please refer to tournament website
Application Deadline:	May 1
Contact:	Dennis Andersson - General Secretary
email:	info@gothiacup.se
Phone:	0+46 (0)31-50 67 80
Website:	Gothia Cup

Things to do in Gothenburg

The city is famous for its friendly people and hospitality, as well as its many beautiful canals, parks, and bike trails. There is also an excellent system of trams and buses that allows easy transport to just about anywhere in the city.

On the outskirts of the city, and readily accessible by foot, bus or tram, is the Lisenberg Amusement Park which offers a wide range of entertainment ptions for players and families, including rides, restaurants, cafes, music and live entertainment, with a giant firework display at night.

Gothenburg is a also a shopper’s paradise where all kinds of shops from fashionable boutiques and department stores, to picturesque markets selling crafts, souvenirs and antiques can be easily accessed all over the city.

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