For four days, Marbella will become the epicenter of one of the most complete and exciting new sporting events in history, bringing together the best schools from around the world.
The best schools in the world
A grand celebration with football as the main character, surrounded by amazing surprises.
The Schools World Cup, a dream come true, turned the Costa del Sol into the capital of children’s sports.
Not just football
Sport is important, but it’s not everything. During the championship, the BTC Foundation organized activities aimed at raising environmental awareness.
In addition to the four-day tournament, we offer the possibility to combine participation with other activities before or after the event:
Clinics with the Real Madrid Foundation in Valdebebas (Madrid).
Visits to unique locations such as Málaga, Granada, Seville, or Córdoba.
Where will we stay?
The BlueBay Banús Hotel is located in the exclusive Puerto Banús area, just a few meters from the beach and 7 km from Marbella city center.
The hotel spreads over more than 28,000 square meters of lush and spectacular subtropical gardens, pools, and ponds, making it an oasis in the heart of the Mediterranean.
Which categories can participate?
We have four categories (U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17) for boys, girls, and mixed teams. The mixed category is one of the championship’s highlights, with teams composed of boys and girls promoting inclusion and fun.
Category
Date of birth
U-11
Born after 1 September 2015
U-13
Born after 1 September 2013
U-15
Born after 1 September 2011
U-17
Born after 1 September 2009
Mixed category
One of the championship’s distinguishing features is the mixed category: teams formed by boys and girls, making inclusion and enjoyment possible.
Activities
The championship is complemented by various individual challenges, such as the TOUCHES Tournament or the Accuracy Tournament. Another highlight is the thrilling FIFA PlayStation tournament, where participants experience a stadium-like atmosphere.
Touches Tournament
Accuracy Tournament
FIFA Tournament
Previous editions
Here’s a look back at past Schools World Cup events:
School World Cup 2024
From October 24–27, 2024, Marbella and Estepona hosted the fourth edition of the Schools World Cup.
School World Cup 2023
From October 26–30, 2023, more than 20 schools traveled to Marbella and Estepona to compete in the third edition of the Schools World Cup.
School World Cup 2022
From October 27–30, 2022, Marbella and Estepona hosted the second edition of the Schools World Cup.
The agenda
DAY 1: THURSDAY
16:00 – Arrival of all clubs at the accommodation
17:00 – Registration and badge collection
18:00 – Opening ceremony of the tournament, including the parade of all participating teams and athlete oaths
DAYS 2 & 3 – FRIDAY & SATURDAY
10:00 – Qualifying competitions according to the schedul e 17:00 – Free time in the afternoon for scheduled activities DAY 4 – SUNDAY
10:00 – Finals according to the schedule
13:30 – Award ceremony
Want to join the 2027 edition?
Dates will be announced soon. Request information and we’ll keep you posted.