18 April - 20 April 2025
German Football Festival
Be there and win the title at the German Football Festival 2025 in Dresden!
- A true football festival in the centre of Dresden's old town
- Teams from more than 15 countries
- Games on a huge and compact sports facility
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from 71 €
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18 April - 20 April 2025
German Football Festival
Be there and win the title at the German Football Festival 2025 in Dresden!
- A true football festival in the centre of Dresden's old town
- Teams from more than 15 countries
- Games on a huge and compact sports facility
This is what you can look forward to
Be there and win the title at the German Football Festival 2025!
Exciting matches, international teams and an unforgettable atmosphere await you over the long Easter weekend at the German Football Festival 2025. Be there from 18 April - 20 April 2025 when the whistle blows in Dresden and win the coveted trophy! In addition to the 3-day football festival in the middle of Dresden's beautiful old town, you can expect a varied supporting programme and play against international teams on a huge, compact sports facility. Unforgettable moments with your team are guaranteed!
International atmosphere
At least 6 matches with 2x 20 minutes playing time each
Lots of playing fields & well-tended grass pitches
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German Football Festival
What you can expect:
International atmosphere
At least 6 matches with 2x 20 minutes playing time each
Lots of playing fields & well-tended grass pitches
A lot of free time activities
German Football Festival
Age group overview
| Age group | Year of birth | Number of players | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| U14/U15 boys | 2010,2011,2012 etc. | 10+1 | only 6 available |
| U16/U17 boys | 2008,2009,2010 etc. | 10+1 | only 6 available |
| U13 boys | 2012,2013,2014 etc. | 7+1 | only 7 available |
| U12 boys | 2013,2014,2015 etc. | 7+1 | more than 8 available |
| U11 boys | 2014,2015,2016 etc. | 7 | more than 15 available |
| U10 boys | 2015,2016,2017 etc. | 7 | more than 8 available |
| U8/U9 boys | 2016,2017,2018 etc. | 7 | more than 8 available |
| U12/U13 girls | 2012,2013,2014 etc. | 7 | more than 8 available |
| U14/U15 girls | 2010,2011,2012 etc. | 7 | more than 8 available |
| U16/U17 girls | 2008,2009,2010 etc. | 7 | more than 8 available |
U14/U15 boys
Vintage: 2010,2011,2012 etc.
Game mode: 10 + 1
Status:
only 6 available
only 6 available
U16/U17 boys
Year of birth: 2008,2009,2010 etc.
Game mode: 10 + 1
Status:
only 6 available
only 6 available
U13 boys
Vintage: 2012,2013,2014 etc.
Game mode: 7+1
Status:
only 7 available
only 7 available
U12 boys
Vintage: 2013,2014,2015 etc.
Game mode: 7+1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
U11 boys
Vintage: 2014,2015,2016 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 15 available
more than 15 available
U10 boys
Vintage: 2015,2016,2017 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
U8/U9 boys
Vintage: 2016,2017,2018 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
U12/U13 girls
Vintage: 2012,2013,2014 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
U14/U15 girls
Vintage: 2010,2011,2012 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
U16/U17 girls
Year of birth: 2008,2009,2010 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
Further information age groups
Tournament series
How the Mini-EC works
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Tournament venue & sports facility
Many playing fields & great recreational opportunities
The German Football Festival (GFF) will once again take place in beautiful Dresden, on huge sports grounds right in the city centre! Dresden is easy to reach by car, train or plane and offers many different leisure activities thanks to its great location. In Dresden we will bring the world together and celebrate an unforgettable German Football Festival 2025!
Supporting programme
Fun & action off the pitch
There will be plenty to do off the pitch. Test your skills at our BALLFREUNDE game stations!
While on the pitch you will have to perform as a team, we will also test your individual skills at our BALLFREUNDE game stations. How hard is your shot? How good is your aim?
The shot speed machine, football darts, the goal wall, bubble football and more are waiting for you.
Location Tournament Venue
BALLFREUNDE Skill & Fun Area
Fun & action off the pitch
There will be plenty to do off the pitch. Test your skills at our BALLFREUNDE game stations!
While on the pitch you will have to perform as a team, we will also test your individual skills at our BALLFREUNDE game stations. How hard is your shot? How good is your aim?
The shot speed machine, football darts, the goal wall, bubble football and more are waiting for you.
German Football Festival
Tournament schedule
Friday, 18 April 2025
from 13:00: Arrival
from 14:00: Leisure time in Dresden
from 18:00: Dinner
from 19:30: Free time
from 14:00: Leisure time in Dresden
from 18:00: Dinner
from 19:30: Free time
Saturday, 19 April 2025
from 6:30: Breakfast
from 09:00 am: Opening ceremony
from 09:30 am: Tournament matches or free time
from 18:00: Dinner
from 19:30: Free time
from 09:00 am: Opening ceremony
from 09:30 am: Tournament matches or free time
from 18:00: Dinner
from 19:30: Free time
Sunday, 20 April 2025
from 6:30: Breakfast
from 09:00 am: Tournament matches or free time
from 15:00: Award Ceremony and Departure
from 09:00 am: Tournament matches or free time
from 15:00: Award Ceremony and Departure
18 April - 20 April 2025
Accommodation categories & catering
Campsite
electricity available
sufficient sanitary facilities
Breakfast at school
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only or full board
Half board or breakfast only or full board
Distance of the accommodation:
within walking distance
within walking distance
Mobility on site necessary:
no
no
Status:
available
available
Campsite
sufficient sanitary facilities
electricity available
Breakfast at school
Mobility on site necessary: no
Distance of the accommodation: within walking distance
Catering: Half board or breakfast only or full board
Group tent with camp beds
camp beds are provided
electricity available
Breakfast on the sports facility
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only or full board
Half board or breakfast only or full board
Distance of the accommodation:
within walking distance
within walking distance
Mobility on site necessary:
no
no
Status:
available
available
Group tent with camp beds
electricity available
camp beds are provided
Breakfast on the sports facility
Mobility on site necessary: no
Distance of the accommodation: within walking distance
Catering: Half board or breakfast only or full board
School
One separate classroom per group
Please bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress
Breakfast at the school
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
within walking distance
within walking distance
Mobility on site necessary:
no
no
Status:
available
available
School
Please bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress
One separate classroom per group
Breakfast at the school
Mobility on site necessary: no
Distance of the accommodation: within walking distance
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
Hostel / youth hostel
beautiful multi-bed rooms in different sizes
breakfast at the accommodation
common hostel / youth hostel services on site
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only or full board
Half board or breakfast only or full board
Distance of the accommodation:
from 10 minutes drive
from 10 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
Hostel / youth hostel
breakfast at the accommodation
beautiful multi-bed rooms in different sizes
common hostel / youth hostel services on site
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: from 10 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only or full board
hotel
choice of single rooms, double rooms and multi-bed rooms
all hotels have a good standard
breakfast at the hotel
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
from 10 minutes drive
from 10 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
hotel
all hotels have a good standard
choice of single rooms, double rooms and multi-bed rooms
breakfast at the hotel
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: from 10 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
Bad Bentheim holiday resort
kitchen, dining and living area, bathroom with showers per house
indoor swimming pool can be used free of charge
breakfast at accommodation
Catering:
Half board or full board
Half board or full board
Distance of the accommodation:
10 minutes drive
10 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
Bad Bentheim holiday resort
indoor swimming pool can be used free of charge
kitchen, dining and living area, bathroom with showers per house
breakfast at accommodation
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: 10 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or full board
Tent
you have to bring your own tents, sleeping bags & sleeping mats
Breakfast in the catering tent at the sports facility
Tent pitch directly next to the sports facility
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
within walking distance
within walking distance
Mobility on site necessary:
no
no
Status:
available
available
Tent
you have to bring your own tents, sleeping bags & sleeping mats
Breakfast in the catering tent at the sports facility
Tent pitch directly next to the sports facility
Mobility on site necessary: no
Distance of the accommodation: within walking distance
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
School
Only 10 minutes drive from the sports facility
One separate classroom per group
Please bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
from 10 minutes by car
from 10 minutes by car
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
School
Only 10 minutes drive from the sports facility
One separate classroom per group
Please bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: from 10 minutes by car
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
hotel
located in the centre of Dresden
choice of single rooms, double rooms and multi-bed rooms
all hotels have good standards
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
within walking distance or up to 10 minutes by car
within walking distance or up to 10 minutes by car
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
hotel
located in the centre of Dresden
choice of single rooms, double rooms and multi-bed rooms
all hotels have good standards
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: within walking distance or up to 10 minutes by car
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
Youth hostel
Located near or in the centre of Dresden
Mostly shared rooms for teambuilding
breakfast at the accommodation
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
from 10 minutes drive
from 10 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
Youth hostel
Located near or in the centre of Dresden
Mostly shared rooms for teambuilding
breakfast at the accommodation
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: from 10 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
Catering
Various catering options to choose from
Half board is (usually) already included in the tournament package. Breakfast and dinner are therefore provided. During the day, you can buy various food and beverages at the tournament venue at fair prices. So you don't have to worry about food at all.
Care is always taken to ensure that vegetarians, vegans and Muslims have appropriate options so that everyone gets their money's worth. You can inform us of any food intolerances when booking so that we can take these into account.
- substantial breakfast buffet
- always 3 dinners to choose from
- Water included with meals
- always a vegetarian/vegan alternative
- no pork for dinner
German Football Festival
This is how the registration works
You talk to your team and parents to find a suitable tournament location.
You as a coach contact us and we will send you further information and the prices for a possible participation. At the same time, we will reserve you a starting place for 3 weeks without obligation.
You discuss this with the players & parents and decide on an accommodation category that suits your requirements & budget.
Once you have discussed everything, you can then complete the binding registration using the online registration form.
After registration you will receive a booking confirmation from us & have the opportunity to make changes to your booking up to 10 weeks before the start of the tournament.
2 weeks before the tournament we will send you the match schedule, the address of the accommodation and further information about the tournament.
Now just pack your bags & experience a great tournament weekend with BALLFREUNDE!
German Football Festival and tournaments in the area
Evaluations from Trainers:inside
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Testimonials from other teams
Testimonials
That's what teams from past tournaments say
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Fundraising campaign
Goals 4 water
Score goals for a better & healthier life for others! That is the motto of GOALS 4 WATER. Together with the Neven Subotic Foundation, we are building drinking water wells in Ethiopia & you can help us give people a better future.
You can see how it works here:
Fundraising campaign
Goals 4 water
Score goals for a better & healthier life for others! That is the motto of GOALS 4 WATER. Together with the Neven Subotic Foundation, we are building drinking water wells in Ethiopia & you can help us give people a better future.
You can see how it works here:
FAQs
Good to know
Is there a maximum number of players?
You can take as many players as you want. It would be a shame if some had to stay at home for such a tournament.
Arrival & mobility on site
The prices do not include travel. We recommend that you also are mobile at the tournament, as we cannot offer a shuttle service from the accommodation to the tournament. If you don't have a car, we would be happy to make you an offer for traveling by bus or train.
Do we have to take care of food?
We offer almost all accommodations with half board, so you will be well taken care of in the morning and in the evening. So that you are also taken care of at lunchtime, you will find various food trucks on site for a small snack in between.
Can I participate with more than one team or can other teams from my club also take part?
If we still have free places, we would be very happy if you made our special tournament an end-of-season trip for the whole club. You can of course speak to your coaching colleagues and pass this information on to them.
Is there a fixed registration deadline for the individual tournaments?
There is no fixed registration deadline, but we recommend that you start planning as soon as possible, as many tournaments are booked out early. We are also happy to reserve a starting place for you for a desired period.
Does the number of participants have to be determined when registering?
In order to offer you maximum flexibility, you can change your number of participants free of charge 10 weeks before the tournament - the number can therefore be adjusted again without any problems. In order to cover sickness-related absences, however, a private travel insurance is advisable.
Can parents and companions come with us?
Parents or siblings are welcome to come to the tournament with you. The tournament is even more fun with the right fan club. Of course we will also accommodate you all in the same accommodation, as you want to experience the tournament together.
Contact
Request more information now & reserve a non-binding starting spot
We will reserve a starting place for you for 3 weeks without obligation, so that you can discuss everything with the players and parents in peace. You can request information about the respective tournament via various channels. Give us a call, send us an email or simply write to us via WhatsApp. Alternatively, we can present the tournament to you and your fellow coaches in a video presentation.
