An overview of strong Easter football tournaments in 2025

Youngtalentsgroup.com platform features hundreds of international youth football tournaments held during the Easter holidays. Having explored and experienced many of them, I’ve selected 10 of the most interesting competitions based on location, participant diversity, competition strength, and affordability.

Each of these events will offer the chance to compete against exciting academies from various countries, without incurring significant travel costs. Your players will gain valuable experience in intense matches, helping them grow stronger and more skilled.

Let’s dive into some of the standout events for next spring:

1. Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival

Location: Ayia Napa, Cyprus

12.04.2025 - 16.04.2025
Age categories: 
Boys: B6 (2019), B7 (2018) B8 (2017), B9 (2016), B10 (2015), B11 (2014), B12 (2013), B13 (2012)
Girls: G10 (2015), G13 (2012), G15 (2010), G18 (2007)

One of Europe’s largest tournaments, beloved by coaches for its convenient setup: all games are played at a single complex featuring 15 natural grass pitches located just 500 metres from the sea! The unique, multi-level competition structure keeps every squad striving for victory in each match.

Every year, around 400 teams from Greece, Israel, Cyprus, the UK, Jordan, Poland, Finland, Romania, Egypt, and many more countries participate, including prominent academies from Cyprus and Greece.

Tourists also adore the area’s stunning nature: Cavo Greco National Park enchants visitors with its coastline of tunnels, caves, and rocky bridges. Scuba divers from around the world flock here to explore underwater caves and other breathtaking sites.

2. Santa Ponsa Cup

Location: Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, Spain

16.04.2025 - 20.04.2025
Age categories: 
Boys: B10 (2015), B12 (2013), B14 (2011)

Set along picturesque beaches lined with water parks, this tournament is perfect for footballers and their families. Known for attracting big names, the 2025 edition will feature academies such as Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Mallorca, Parma, Villarreal, Manchester City, and Valencia.

Only the top 16 squads will progress from the qualification round to the knockout stage.