⚽ From June 26–28, 2026, the port city of Rostock (Germany) will come alive as nearly 200 international teams compete in the Baltic Sea Cup – Mini World Cup Rostock. This is one of the largest youth football tournaments in Europe, right by the Baltic Sea, featuring an impressive opening ceremony at the Ostseestadion, home of Hansa Rostock.
🎯 Why participate?
🌍 Play against more than 100 teams from different countries
⏱️ At least 6 guaranteed matches, each lasting 24 minutes
⚽ 7 high-quality pitches (natural & artificial grass)
🏆 Spectacular opening ceremony, trophies & medals for all players
🎉 BALLFREUNDE Skill & Fun Area: shot speed radar, handball darts, goal wall, bubble soccer, and many more fun activities
🏷️ Participation & accommodation costs
💶 Starting from only €91 p.p. (including accommodation + meals)
Accommodation options:
🏫 School: each team gets its own classroom, dinner in the Ostseestadion, bring your own sleeping bag & air mattress (10–20 min. away)
🏡 Hostel/guesthouse: in Rostock or surroundings, shared rooms, breakfast included (from 10 min. drive)
🏖️ Youth hostel Warnemünde: right by the Baltic Sea beach, modern facilities, about 20 min. drive from Rostock
🏨 Hotel: single, double, or multi-bed rooms, good standard, 5–25 min. drive
🏠 Holiday home by the sea: comfortable villas, ideal for team bonding, about 25 min. drive
✨ Hotel Comfort: high-standard comfort, limited availability, about 10–15 min. drive from Rostock
🛎️ Meals: half board (breakfast + dinner) usually included. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, and pork-free options always available.
📅 Tournament schedule
Friday 26/06/2026
16:00 Arrival of teams
17:30 Dinner
19:30 Opening ceremony at Ostseestadion & opening matches
Saturday 27/06/2026
07:00 Breakfast
09:00 Matches + BALLFREUNDE Skill & Fun Area
17:30 Dinner
19:30 Free time
Sunday 28/06/2026
07:00 Breakfast
09:00 Matches + BALLFREUNDE
14:30 Award ceremony & farewell
🎉 A unique experience
⚽ 7 modern pitches right next to the Ostseestadion
🎭 Plenty of leisure opportunities: visit Hansa Rostock, the famous Rostock Zoo, or relax on the Warnemünde beach
🎮 BALLFREUNDE Skill Games with exciting activities for all players
💧 Charity project “Goals 4 Water”
Score goals and make a difference! Together with the Neven Subotic Foundation, teams contribute to building water wells in Ethiopia, giving local communities access to clean drinking water.
❓ Questions or register?
Click the button ‘Question’ for more information or ‘Register’ to sign up your team.
👉 Please note: registration is only official once the organizer directly contacts the coach and confirms participation.
🔥 Bring your team to Rostock, join the Baltic Sea Cup – Mini World Cup 2026, and experience a summer full of football, the sea, and an international top tournament!
