Who Can Participate?
Youth Cup Dubai welcomes eligible youth football teams of girls and boys from clubs, academies, and schools. Teams must meet the tournament's age and participation requirements.
U8
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U10
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U12
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U14
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U16
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U18
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How to Join
Get your team / yourself ready in a few simple steps
Submit Your Team / Individual Player Details
Go through the registration process and provide your club and team or individual player information
Complete Registration
Follow the registration and payment instructions
Receive Confirmation
Get confirmation and the next steps for your team / individual player
Provide Required Documents
Submit the player and team documents requested and get ready for the tournament experience
Important Dates
Mark your calendar and stay on track with key tournament deadlines
- 0101 Oct 2026
Registration Opens
Team registration officially opens for Youth Cup Dubai
- 0228 Feb 2027
Registration Deadline
Last day to complete your team registration
- 0307 Mar 2027
Team Confirmation
Confirmed teams will receive official participation details.
- 0410 Mar 2027
Match Schedule Announced
The official match schedule is released.
- 0503 Apr 2027
Team Arrival & Meeting
Teams arrive in Dubai for the team meeting.
- 0604 Apr 2027
Opening Ceremony & Kick-Off
The tournament officially begins.
- 0710 Apr 2027
Finals & Closing Ceremony
Final matches and tournament celebrations.
- 0811 Apr 2027
See You Next Year, Dubai!
Team departures and farewell.
Team Manager Guide
Everything your team needs, all in one guide.
Registration Requirements
Required documents and key information
Tournament Information
Rules, match format, and key details
Team Preparation
Useful information to get your team ready
Youth Cup Dubai 2027 is an international youth football tournament bringing together clubs, academies and young footballers from different countries to compete in Dubai. The tournament combines competitive football with international exposure, player development, scouting, networking and cultural exchange. The inaugural tournament will take place in Dubai from 3 to 11 April 2027. It is organised by Royal FC in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Tourism and the UAE Football Association.
Youth Cup Dubai 2027 will take place from 3 to 11 April 2027. Teams arrive on 3 April and depart on 11 April. Matches begin on 4 April, with the finals scheduled for 10 April. Teams should arrive sufficiently early to complete accreditation, registration and tournament preparations before their first match.
The tournament will be played at selected world-class football facilities across Dubai. Final venue allocations, training locations and match schedules will be communicated to participating teams through the official tournament information system.
Youth Cup Dubai 2027 will feature boys' and girls' youth categories: • U8 – Born on or after 1 January 2019 • U10 – Born on or after 1 January 2017 • U12 – Born on or after 1 January 2015 • U14 – Born on or after 1 January 2013 • U16 – Born on or after 1 January 2011 • U18 – Born on or after 1 January 2009 UK age category eligibility: • U8 – 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019 • U10 – 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017 • U12 – 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015 • U14 – 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013 • U16 – 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 • U18 – 1 September 2008 to 31 August 2009
Participation is open to eligible: • Professional football academies • Professional club academies • Grassroots academies • Amateur football clubs • Youth football clubs • Schools and football development institutes • Other recognised youth football organisations All participating teams must satisfy the tournament's registration, player eligibility and documentation requirements.