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GULF OPEN CUP

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR & YOUTH TOURNAMENT

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Gulf Open Cup is the UAE’s leading international junior football tournament hosted over two days during the month of April and welcomes academies, clubs and schools from around the world be a part of this fun, exciting and truly global football tournament.

The tournament will be hosted at The ISD Football Centre Dubai Sports City which is home to multiple grass & 3G fully flood-lit pitches as well as indoor and outdoor viewing balconies for spectators to enjoy the great atmosphere on offer at the Gulf Open Cup 

With separate age groups available for teams from 9’s up to 15’s this international tournament is the perfect experience for those who are looking to experience a truly special football tour and create lasting memories in an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere under the global banner of football. 

To apply for entry into the 2023 Gulf Open Cup football tournament contact the ISG Events Team at our UK Head Office events@isgevents.com who can process your application. 

Get more information about the Gulf Open Cup!

GULF SOCCER SEVENS CUP

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR & YOUTH SEVENS SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Welcome to Dubai’s biggest international Sevens Soccer tournament for teams from around the world to enjoy the magic and beauty of the UAE. The Gulf Soccer Sevens Cup in Dubai is forging a new path for sevens soccer in the region with the launch of this incredible junior & youth soccer tournament which is set to make history.

Take a look below and start your journey to experience the magic of Dubai at the Gulf Soccer Sevens Cup!

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Gulf Soccer Sevens Cup Tournament Info

TOURNAMENT VENUE

Welcome To The Football Center Dubai Sports City!

The Gulf Open Cup will be hosted at Dubai’s premier football facility and our exclusive facility partner, The Football Center Dubai Sports City. With 4 floodlit grass pitches, 1 outdoor floodlit 3G pitch and 1 indoor 3G pitch this venue is renowned as the elite facility in Dubai and is the perfect partner for the leading Dubai soccer tournament welcoming international teams from around the world.

This world famous facility boasts some of the best grass & 3G pitches across the Middle East regularly used by professional teams such as Newcastle United, Swansea City FC, FC Rostov & Auckland City making it the perfect venue for Dubai’s newest and biggest Sevens Soccer tournament.

It’s not just all about the soccer on-site at the Gulf Open Cup in Dubai either, with Champs Cafe, Starbucks Coffee Available, PS4 Zone, Kickers Sports Bar & Viewing Balcony overlooking the pitches you’ll have plenty of options to relax and enjoy yourself between games while making new friends in this one of a kind immersive atmosphere.

ACCOMMODATION

See Where You’ll Stay!

We don’t do things by half measures at ISG Events and neither should you! All of our accommodation options are designed to make your ultimate Dubai soccer tour the best you’ve ever experienced – Tour packages are available with options to suit all budgets and preferences.

We have something very special for all teams competing at the Gulf Open Cup with your players getting the chance to live life like a professional on one of our exclusive Gulf Open Cup tournament entry packages.

Your Dubai soccer entry package is available with a choice of 4* and 5* Hotels all located less than a 10 minute transfer from the tournament venue meaning there’s no waiting around or long bus transfers when it comes to the Gulf Open Cup!

Here at ISG Events we don’t think you should have to keep adding options to your tour package, that’s why we’ve included everything you’ll need as standard with no hidden costs!

Included in all entry packages are: Airport transfers, tournament shuttles, accommodation, breakfast, first aid, match officials and a dedicated tour manager to look after your group every step of the way.

4* City Centre Hotel

4* Hotel With Pool

5* Luxury Hotel

TOURNAMENT ENTRY

How to enter the Gulf Open Cup

TOUR PACKAGES AVAILABLE

If you’re looking for a fantastic, fun and hassle free tour this season then our Full Tour Entry Package option is for you!

With options available including your choice of 4* hotel or 5* luxury hotel accommodation, transport, meals and even a dedicated tour manager to oversee your entire tour many teams choose to let us do all of the work for them so they can relax, enjoy and focus on lifting the prestigious Gulf Open Cup as champions!

2 NIGHT TOURS FROM £239.00 PER PERSON!

INCLUDING HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, BREAKFAST, WELCOME PACK, DAILY SHUTTLES AND TOURNAMENT ENTRY

LOCAL DUBAI TEAM ENTRY

Do you want to represent your Academy, Club or School on the international stage at the Gulf Open Cup? Well now is your chance!

With limited entry spaces reserved for “Local” teams who are based in Dubai this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to fly your academy & the Dubai flag proudly.

To be selected for a local entry space get in touch today using our enquiry form at the top of the page and register your interest with one of our tour managers.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Tournament Information

All our Rules & Regulations are listed below, Check out our booking T’s & C’s CLICK HERE

AGE CATEGORIES
  • 8’s 
  • 10’s 
  • 12’s 
  • 14’s 
  • 16’s 
  • Youth 

Dispensation Players: All teams are allocated x2 dispensation players per squad who may be up to 6 months over the allocated age cut off dates.

*For age bracket cut off dates please contact one of our tour specialists*

Tournament Rules
  • All games will be played under standard Sevens Soccer rules and regulations.
Tournament Structure
  • REGISTRATION: All coaches must register their team arrival at the Tournament Control Point 45 Minutes before their first kickoff time.
  • GROUP STAGES: Group games will be points based progression with 3 Points for a win, 1 Point for a draw & 0 Points for a loss. At the end of the group stages teams will progress into the relevant finals tier based on final table position.
  • FINALS: Each team will progress into the Finals on Day 2 of the tournament with games being decided by the following – Most Goals Scored, Penalty Shootout.
  • PRESENTATION CEREMONY: After the final game of the tournament in your finals group all teams will take part in the ISG Presentation Ceremony where the finalists will collect their Medals & the Champions of the Gulf Soccer Sevens Cup will be crowned! All players/teams competing at the tournament will be welcomed up on stage to collect their participation certificate to take home.

AWESOME EXCURSIONS

Dubai is home to some of the worlds most famous attractions including the worlds tallest building, The Burj Khalifa. To add some special touches to your tour this year get in touch with your Tour Manager and let us take care of the rest!

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Speak to one of our friendly tour specialist's today!

CONTACTS US

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Email: events@isgevents.com

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