BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup Kaiserslautern 2027 – International Youth Football Tournament in Kaiserslautern, Germany 🇩🇪⚽🏆

Are you looking for an international youth football tournament in Germany where your team can compete against clubs from different countries, gain valuable match experience, and enjoy an unforgettable football trip? BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup Kaiserslautern 2027 will take place from 18–20 June 2027 in the historic football city of Kaiserslautern, close to the legendary Betzenberg (Fritz-Walter Stadium).

As part of the BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup, one of the largest youth football tournament series in Europe, this event offers a professional competition environment with more than 100 international teams, high-quality natural grass pitches, and plenty of entertainment for players, coaches, team managers, and accompanying families.

Why participate in BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup Kaiserslautern 2027?

This tournament is an excellent opportunity for coaches, team managers, and youth football clubs to compete in a professionally organized international event.

Tournament Highlights

• 🌍 More than 100 teams from different countries.
• ⚽ Every team is guaranteed at least 6 matches, each lasting 24 minutes.
• 🌱 Matches are played on multiple well-maintained natural grass pitches.
• 🏆 Every player receives a trophy or medal during the official awards ceremony.
• 🤝 A joint opening ceremony with all participating teams on Friday evening.
• 🎯 Exciting BALLFREUNDE activity stations, including:
  • Shot speed challenge.
  • Football Darts.
  • Target wall shooting.
  • Bubble Soccer.
  • Many other football skill activities.
• ⏱️ Short waiting times between matches, allowing teams to maximize their playing time.

Tournament Schedule

Friday – 18 June 2027

• From 16:00 – Team arrival
• From 17:30 – Dinner
• From 19:30 –
  • Opening ceremony
  • First tournament matches

Saturday – 19 June 2027

• 07:00 – Breakfast
• 09:00 –
  • Tournament matches
  • BALLFREUNDE activity stations
• 17:30 – Dinner
• Evening – Free time

Sunday – 20 June 2027

• 07:00 – Breakfast
• 09:00 –
  • Tournament matches
  • Entertainment activities
• 14:30 –
  • Awards ceremony
  • Departure

Accommodation

BALLFREUNDE offers several accommodation options to suit every team’s budget.

⛺ Camping at the Sports Complex

• Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat.
• Breakfast served at the sports venue.
• Choose between:
  • Breakfast only.
  • Half board.
• Walking distance to the pitches.
• No local transportation required.

🏫 School Accommodation

• Classrooms or sports halls.
• Bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress or sleeping mat.
• Located up to 20 minutes from the venue by car.
• Choose between:
  • Breakfast only.
  • Half board.

🛏️ Hostel / Youth Hostel

• Comfortable multi-bed rooms.
• Breakfast served at the accommodation.
• Located within approximately 30 minutes of the tournament venue.
• Choose between:
  • Breakfast only.
  • Half board.

🏨 Hotel

• Comfortable standard hotels.
• Single, double, and multi-bed rooms available.
• Some hotels are within walking distance, while others are located within a 30-minute drive.
• Various meal packages are available:
  • Half board.
  • Breakfast only.
  • Other meal options depending on the hotel.

Catering

For most tournament packages, half board is already included.

Teams can enjoy:

• 🥐 A rich breakfast buffet.
• 🍽️ Three dinner menu options every evening.
• 💧 Complimentary drinking water during meals.
• 🥗 Vegetarian and vegan meal options.
• 🕌 No pork served at dinner.
• 🚚 Food trucks offering meals and drinks throughout the tournament.

The organizers can also accommodate food allergies and special dietary or religious requirements when requested during registration.

Participation Costs

Prices start from €74 per person.

The final participation fee depends on:

• Accommodation category.
• Meal package.
• Number of participants.
• Time of registration.

Please note:

• Transportation to Kaiserslautern is not included.
• The organizers can assist teams in arranging travel by coach or train if required.

Useful Information

• There is no limit to the number of players you can bring.
• Parents and siblings are welcome to join the trip.
• Participant numbers can be changed free of charge up to 10 weeks before the tournament.
• There is no fixed registration deadline, but many age groups fill up quickly.
• After requesting tournament information, the organizers can reserve a team place free of charge for three weeks, giving clubs time to discuss participation with players and parents.

Question

If you need more information about BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup Kaiserslautern 2027, simply use the Question button in the pool details. The Question button is always available in the pool details, and all messages are sent directly to the tournament organization for a quick response.

Sign up

Would you like to register your team for BALLFREUNDE Nations Cup Kaiserslautern 2027? Select the correct pool for your team’s age category before using the Sign up button. The Sign up button appears whenever online registration through the website is available, as determined by the tournament organization, allowing coaches and team managers to complete their registration quickly and easily.