Causeway Coast and Glens set to welcome the world as Budget Energy SuperCupNI returns

Thousands of players, coaches, officials, families and supporters from across the globe will descend on Causeway Coast and Glens next week as the Borough once again hosts the internationally renowned Budget Energy SuperCupNI.

From Sunday 26th to Friday 31st July, the Borough will host the Welcome Parade and Opening Ceremony in Coleraine, along with the majority of Boys’ Section fixtures and the prestigious Boys’ Cup Finals at Coleraine Showgrounds, welcoming some of the world’s biggest football clubs and academies for six days of elite international competition.

While matches will be played across all three host council areas, Causeway Coast and Glens will once again host many of the tournament’s biggest occasions, staging more than 100 fixtures and welcoming thousands of visitors throughout tournament week.

From Coleraine Showgrounds to community venues across Ballymoney, Bushmills, Castlerock, Limavady, Portstewart and Portrush, the tournament will bring world-class youth football to communities across the Borough while showcasing Causeway Coast and Glens to an international audience.

For more than four decades, the Budget Energy SuperCupNI has become woven into the fabric of the Borough, creating lasting memories for generations of players, volunteers, supporters and local communities.

It also provides a significant boost to the local economy, with hotels, restaurants, cafés, visitor attractions and local businesses welcoming thousands of visitors during one of the busiest weeks of the summer.

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Dawn Huggins, said: "The Budget Energy SuperCupNI has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading youth football tournaments and we are delighted to once again welcome it to Causeway Coast and Glens for its 43rd year.

"Hosting an event of this scale is a privilege for the Borough. Every summer, it brings thousands of players, coaches, families and supporters from across the world, giving us the opportunity to showcase not only world-class football, but also the warmth of our welcome, our renowned hospitality and the outstanding coastline, attractions and experiences that make Causeway Coast and Glens such a special place to visit.

"The tournament creates a fantastic atmosphere across our towns and villages and provides a valuable boost for local businesses, accommodation providers, restaurants, cafés and visitor attractions. It is one of the flagship events in our annual programme and something our communities look forward to every year.

"We are proud to continue supporting the Budget Energy SuperCupNI and look forward to welcoming everyone to Causeway Coast and Glens for what promises to be another memorable week of football.”