A Premier Youth Football Tournament in Spain

The Mare Nostrum Cup (MNC) is one of Europe's leading international youth football tournaments, delivered by Mare Nostrum, a specialist sports services company dedicated to the promotion and management of high-quality football events.

Held annually in Salou and Cambrils, Spain, the Mare Nostrum Cup brings together teams from across Europe and beyond, combining competitive football, professional organisation and unforgettable travel experiences for players, coaches and families.

Coaches & Staff Inclusion

To support teams throughout the tournament, the first and second coach per team are included as part of the Mare Nostrum Cup package.

This includes:

Tournament participation
Accommodation with full board
Access to all official tournament venues and scheduled activities

This ensures teams are fully supported on-site, with coaches present at all matches, activities and venues throughout the tournament.

Ballerz Abroad has exclusive entry to the Mare Nostrum Cup, providing teams from the UK and international markets with fully managed football tour packages and guaranteed tournament participation.

Watch real footage from the Mare Nostrum Cup — venues, matches, and team experiences

THREE DAYS OF TOURNAMENT ACTION

Visit the Spotify Camp Nou stadium during your stay.

3 or 4* hotel accommodation.(full board)
Tour packages from £339 pp + cost of flights.

Minimum 4 matches per team

Every team plays at least 4 competitive fixtures

Up to 7 matches

Depending on progression through the tournament

Gold, Silver & Consolation phases

Ensuring competitive balance for all teams

who’s it for?

Age Groups

CATEGORIES

7-a-side football (2 halves of 20’)

U8 – Prebenjamin (2018–2019)
U10 – Benjamin (2016–2017)
U12 – Alevin (2014–2015)

11-a-side football (2 halves of 25’)

U14 – Infantil (2012–2013)
U16 – Cadet (2010–2011)
U19 – Youth (2007–2009)

Ideal for Grassroots & Development Teams

Suitable for clubs at all levels

ACCOMODATIOn

Aerial view of a sports complex with tennis courts, a baseball field, and a children's playground with jungle gyms and slides, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A thatched-roof bungalow with dark wooden exterior, surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring outdoor seating and lounge chairs.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 (Thursday): Arrival & Opening Ceremony
Arrival in Spain, transfer to accommodation and check-in.
Afternoon Opening Ceremony and Parade in Salou.
Evening team dinner and free time.

Day 2 (Friday): Group Stage Matches
Morning: First group stage matches.
Afternoon: Second group stage matches.
Free time or optional excursions (beach recovery, Salou town, PortAventura).

Day 3 (Saturday): Finals Phase
Morning: Final group stage matches.
Afternoon: Gold, Silver and Consolation play-offs.
Optional excursion (Barcelona city visit or Camp Nou Experience).

Day 4 (Sunday): Finals & Departure
Morning: Finals and Awards Ceremony.
Departure after lunch.

Cambrils Park Resort

Cambrils Park family resort is a superb holiday park complex ideally located close to the tournament venue. There are several swimming pools, as well as a everything from crazy golf and tennis, to football and trampolining. There are restaurants, shops and bars all on site. The comfortable villas are for 4-6 persons and all have kitchen, lounge and bathroom.