The Galway Cup 2026

4 - 8 Aug, 2026, Galway Events Calendar

2026 Youth Soccer Competition

The Galway Cup, a prestigious youth soccer tournament, has been a highlight of European soccer since its inception in 2005. Taking place over four exciting days each August, the event unfolds at Salthill Devon F.C.’s Drom Soccer complex, located on the fringes of Galway City.

Welcoming 50 teams from across the globe, the tournament has evolved into a premier platform for young talents. Played on flawlessly maintained pitches, the Galway Cup offers aspiring players the perfect stage to display their skills to coaches, scouts, and an enthusiastic audience, solidifying its reputation as a top-notch youth competition in Europe.

The tournament has 4 age groups under 6 sections

2014 Boys ( 11 v 11 ) Boys born after 1st January 2014
2013 Girls Elite ( 11 v 11 ) Girls born after 1st January 2013
2013 Girls Club ( 11 v 11 ) Girls born after 1st January 2013
2013 Elite ( 11 v 11 ) Boys born after 1st January 2013
2013 Club ( 11 v 11 ) Boys born after 1st January 2013
2012 Super Elite ( 11 v 11 ) Boys born after 1st January 2012