This summer, football fans in Northern Ireland are in for a treat following the excitement of the World Cip, as tickets for the highly anticipated SuperCupNI go on sale.
Scheduled from Sunday 26th to Friday 31st July, the 43rd edition of this long running tournament promises to showcase the next generation of football stars. With top academies from around the globe arriving soon in Northern Ireland, excitement is building!
Over the course of six thrilling days, 64 boys’ and girls’ teams will battle it out across more than 150 fixtures, featuring over 1,200 budding players. As many as 55,000 spectators are expected to flock to the venues, making this a spectacular event for families and football enthusiasts alike.
This year’s tournament will see illustrious clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur join forces with local giants like Rangers and Celtic. The competition will also include teams from Southampton, Sunderland, Leeds United, and West Ham United, as well as representative teams from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, North America, and beyond.
For more than four decades, the SuperCupNI, originally known as the Milk Cup, has been a launchpad for many young talents, with 26 former participants now showcasing their skills at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This stellar track record highlights the tournament’s reputation as one of the world’s foremost pathways for emerging football talent
The tournament will officially kick off with a grand Opening Parade and Ceremony on Sunday, 26th July, setting the stage for six days of international competition across picturesque venues in Causeway Coast and Glens, Antrim, Newtownabbey, and Mid and East Antrim.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, 30th July, when the Girls’ Section Cup Finals will take place at Dixon Park in Ballyclare. The excitement culminates on Friday, 31st July, with the Boys’ Section Cup Finals at The Coleraine Showgrounds.
Tickets for this summer’s SuperCupNI are now available through the BuyTicketApp, providing fans with a chance to catch all the action at fantastic prices. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Multi Match Tickets: £25 for adults; £10 for under-16s
- Individual Matchday Tickets: £8 for adults; £5 for under-16s
- Finals Day Tickets:
- Boys’ Premier and Junior Finals: £8 for adults; £5 for under-16s
- Boys’ Minor Final and Girls’ Section Finals: £5 for adults; £1 for under-16s
Tickets can be purchased in advance through the BuyTicketApp, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Hard Copy Multi Match Tickets can also be found at various retail outlets across Northern Ireland, including The Coleraine Showgrounds and The Candy Store in Ballymoney.
Whether you’re a devoted football fan or just looking for a fun family outing, the SuperCupNI offers an incredible opportunity to witness young players on the rise. Be part of this unforgettable sporting event!
