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Summer Esei Cup
The Summer Esei Cup is held on the beautiful Mediterranean Coast in the small town of La Nucia in Alicante region. It’s a top-tier tournament where the best football teams from around the world will compete, showcasing their strength, skills, and teamwork, all while aiming for victory and creating lasting memories.
Esei has been organising tournaments since 2019, expanding each year to new cities and countries. In 2025, the competition was held for the first time in La Nucía.
Regulations
The tournament kicks off with a series of group-stage matches, where the highest-performing teams advance to the subsequent round. In the final phase, competitors battle it out in either the Gold or Silver playoffs, featuring elimination-style matches.
Every football player will receive medals and prizes.
The price includes:
- Water to participants
- Free accommodation for 1 coach
- Guide
The cost is specified with full board per person for specified number of nights. Applications from the teams are accepted no later than 15 days before the start of the tournament.
The team must pay for accommodation and meals expenses in the following order:
- 20% are transferred no later than - 5 days after registration.
- 30% are transferred no later than - 150 days before the tournament.
- 100% are transferred no later than - 40 days before the tournament starts.
The penalty for cancellation of the team's participation is:
- later than 240 days before the tournament starts - 20% of the full cost of food and accommodation expenses.
- later than 60 days before the tournament starts - 50% of the full cost of food and accommodation expenses.
- later than 30 days before the tournament starts - 100% of the full cost of food and accommodation expenses.
The nearest airports to the venue: Alicante Elche Airport.
The organizer provides a full transfer service during the tournament. The approximately cost of a full transfer service during the tournament is 90 per person.
| Age categories | Guest team , | Local team , | Own accommodation , |
|---|---|---|---|
| B8 (7vs7) , B10 (7vs7) , B12 (7vs7) | 0 | 125 | Is not allowed |
| G12 (7vs7) , G14 (7vs7) | 0 | 125 | Is not allowed |
| B14 (11vs11) , B16 (11vs11) | 0 | 125 | Is not allowed |
| B19 (11vs11) , G19 (11vs11) | 0 | 125 | Is not allowed |
The price includes :
- Tournament participation
Registration fee is not refundable, regardless of the reason for cancellation.
You may not choose your own accommodation
After the matches, players can relax at nearby Mediterranean beaches like Benidorm’s Playa de Levante or visit the beautiful Algar Waterfalls, just a short drive away. La Nucia is known for its picturesque Old Town with cobbled streets and the charming Plaza Mayor. Visit the Auditori de la Mediterrània for cultural events or explore Font de la Favara, a scenic park ideal for walks. Nearby, enjoy panoramic views from El Captivador and hiking trails in the Sierra Helada Natural Park.
