Gothia Cup Football – Sweden – 10th-17th July 2027

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From Price

£966

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Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

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Location

Gothenburg, Sweden

About this trip

10th-17th July 2027

Gothia Cup is the world's largest international youth football tournament, and held since 1975 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

It is the largest annual event in Sweden with 1900 teams from 80 countries, and offers the most advanced, and yet easy to use, system for result and match scheduling. Over the years, over 1.3 million players from a total of 151 countries have participated in the tournament, with over 2500 matches live-streamed during Gothia Cup.

The tournament's vision states: 'The Gothia Cup shall be a meeting place for the young people of the world, regardless of colour, gender or religion.' This was written in 1981 and remains the guiding principle for the organisation to this day.

"The whole experience was amazing for our pupils. Being part of a huge international event with the added bonus of competing successfully made it a tour that none of my pupils will forget."

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 — Travel to Gothenburg

Make your own way to Manchester Airport for 08:00, ready for your 11:00 flight to Copenhagen (CPH), arriving at 13:55. Collect your luggage and board your transfer to Gothenburg (approx. 3h 30 mins). Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: tournament accommodation (school or hotel).

Day 2 — Free Day in Gothenburg

A free day to explore Gothenburg while most teams arrive. As this is an extra pre-tournament day, no meals are included. Overnight: tournament accommodation (school or hotel).

Day 3 — First Fixtures & Opening Ceremony

After breakfast, head to the tournament for your first group fixtures, then spend the afternoon at The Heden Centre, the tournament hub, with a skills arena, bubble ball and more. In the evening, join 50,000 people at Nya Ullevi Stadium for the Opening Ceremony, a two-hour show with music, dancing, fireworks and a parade of all participating nations. Overnight: tournament accommodation (school or hotel).

Day 4 — Group Fixtures

Breakfast followed by your second round of group fixtures. In the evening, head to a local bowling alley (optional extra). Overnight: tournament accommodation (school or hotel).

Day 5 — Final Group Fixtures

Breakfast followed by your final round of group fixtures. Matches are held at venues across the city, and every player's Gothia Card gives free public transport between them. Teams that progress go on to the play-offs, and teams that don't can arrange friendly matches against sides from around the world. Overnight: tournament accommodation (school or hotel).

Days 6–7 — Play-offs

Breakfast each morning before the knockout rounds. Day 6 brings the Round of 64 (morning), Round of 32 (midday) and Round of 16 (evening). Day 7 continues with the Round of 8 (morning), quarter-finals (afternoon) and semi-finals (evening), with trophies presented to the winning teams before your final evening at the Gothia Cup. Overnight: tournament accommodation (school or hotel).

Day 8 — Finals & Return Journey

After breakfast, the Final kicks off late morning, followed by the tournament's closing ceremony. At 16:05, board your transfer to Copenhagen Airport, arriving at 19:35 for your 21:35 flight to Manchester, landing at 22:35. Make your own way home. End of services with MSG Tours.

Pricing & Inclusions

School Accommodation – £966pp
Hotel Accommodation – £1,270pp
Both based on 20 paying passengers. Price may vary depending on availability and group size at the time of booking.

Flights

  • ATOL Protection Fee
  • Return flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
  • 1 x hand luggage and 1 x 10kg overhead luggage per person
  • Airport taxes and all associated ticketing fees

Accommodation & Meals

  • 7 nights at tournament-provided accommodation at a school or hotel, including 1 pre-tournament night
  • Mattress/bedding hire throughout your stay
  • Meals provided at the tournament (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Transfers

  • Return airport transfers from Copenhagen Airport to your accommodation
  • Tournament transfers (Gothia Card)
  • Gothia Card provided by the tournament (free public transport & discounted transport in Sweden)

Tournament

  • Entry into the Gothia Cup

Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • UK airport transfers
  • Excursions other than those listed above
  • Meals outside those listed above
  • Tourist tax

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