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Kartepe Kocaeli Cup
İzmit, Turkey See venue on Map
28.08.2025 - 30.08.2025
Welcome to another edition of the international youth soccer tournament — the Kartepe Kocaeli Cup — held in the ancient city of Kocaeli, now known as İzmit. Test your squad’s strength against top teams from the Middle East and visiting opponents from Europe!
Since its founding in 2018, the Kartepe Kocaeli Cup has consistently welcomed participants from a wide range of countries, including the UAE, Syria, Libya, Iran, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Egypt, Georgia, Romania, Lebanon, Germany, Moldova, and many more.
The competition begins with group-stage matches, after which all teams advance to the playoffs based on their standings. In the final stage, if a match ends in a draw, the winner is decided by a five-shot penalty shootout.
All four semifinalist squads in each age group will receive trophies, and every player will be awarded a commemorative medal.
The price includes:
- Water to participants
- Transfer to the sport center
- Free entrance to the stadium
- Free entrance to the opening ceremony and finals
- Registration fee
The cost is specified with full board per person for specified number of nights. Applications from the teams are accepted no later than 10 days before the start of the tournament.
The team must pay for accommodation and meals expenses in the following order:
- 30% are transferred no later than - 5 days after registration.
- 100% are transferred no later than - 15 days before the tournament starts.
The penalty for cancellation of the team's participation is:
- later than 120 days before the tournament starts - 30% of the full cost of food and accommodation expenses.
- later than 30 days before the tournament starts - 50% of the full cost of food and accommodation expenses.
- later than 15 days before the tournament starts - 100% of the full cost of food and accommodation expenses.
The nearest airports to the venue: Atatürk Istabul airport, Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
The approximate cost of a transfer from Atatürk Istanbul Airport is 20 € per person one way.
The approximate cost of a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 15 € per person one way.
| Age categories | Guest team, € | Local team, € | Own housing, € |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 (8vs8) , B10 (8vs8) , B11 (8vs8) | 0 | n/a | Is not allowed |
| B12 (11vs11) , B13 (11vs11) | 0 | n/a | Is not allowed |
The price includes :
- Tournament participation
İzmit (formerly Kocaeli), located along the Sea of Marmara, boasts a rich and ancient history. Once known as Nicomedia, it served as the Roman Empire’s capital and was home to Emperor Diocletian. Visitors can explore the İzmit Clock Tower, the Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, and the historic Seka Paper Museum. The city’s scenic waterfront promenades and nearby Kartepe — a favorite destination for winter sports — add to its appeal.
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