06. June - 08. June 2025
Saale Cup - European Football Cup Jena
The European Football Cup kicks off in Jena at the beginning of June. Play for the big title and experience a top-class tournament weekend!
- Opening ceremony with all teams
- International field of participants
- Award ceremony & trophy for every player!
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from 71 €
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06. June - 08. June 2025
Saale Cup - European Football Cup Jena
The European Football Cup kicks off in Jena at the beginning of June. Play for the big title and experience a top-class tournament weekend!
- Opening ceremony with all teams
- International field of participants
- Award ceremony & trophy for every player!
This is what you can look forward to
Come to Jena and play for the European Football Cup!
The European Football Cup is making a stop in Jena and welcomes you to an extraordinary sports facility from 06 June - 08 June 2025. Become part of the biggest tournament series in Europe and play with your team for the coveted title on the Saale. At the sports facility you will find the best conditions for an outstanding tournament. We also offer you a great supporting programme away from the pitch with our BALLFREUNDE game stations.
Plays against over 100 international teams
At least 6 matches with 24 minutes of playing time each
Lots of playing fields & well-tended grass pitches
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Saale Cup - European Football Cup Jena
What you can expect:
Plays against over 100 international teams
At least 6 matches with 24 minutes of playing time each
Lots of playing fields & well-tended grass pitches
Award ceremony & trophies
Saale Cup - European Football Cup Jena
Age group overview
| Age group | Year of birth | Number of players | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| U8 Funino | 2017,2018,2019 etc. | 3 vs. 3 | only 6 available |
| U9 Funino | 2016,2017,2018 etc. | 5 vs. 5 | only 6 available |
| U8/U9 boys | 2016,2017,2018 etc. | 7 | only 7 available |
| U10 boys | 2015,2016,2017 etc. | 7 | more than 8 available |
| U11 boys | 2014,2015,2016 etc. | 7 | more than 8 available |
| U12 boys | 2013,2014,2015 etc. | 8+1 | only 6 available |
| U13 boys | 2012,2013,2014 etc. | 8+1 | more than 15 available |
| U14/U15 boys | 2010,2011,2012 etc. | 10+1 | more than 8 available |
U8 Funino
Vintage: 2017,2018,2019 etc.
Game mode: 3 vs. 3
Status:
only 6 available
only 6 available
U9 Funino
Vintage: 2016,2017,2018 etc.
Game mode: 5 vs. 5
Status:
only 6 available
only 6 available
U8/U9 boys
Vintage: 2016,2017,2018 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
only 7 available
only 7 available
U10 boys
Vintage: 2015,2016,2017 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
U11 boys
Vintage: 2014,2015,2016 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
U12 boys
Vintage: 2013,2014,2015 etc.
Game mode: 8 + 1
Status:
only 6 available
only 6 available
U13 boys
Vintage: 2012,2013,2014 etc.
Game mode: 8 + 1
Status:
more than 15 available
more than 15 available
U14/U15 boys
Vintage: 2010,2011,2012 etc.
Game mode: 10 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
Further information age groups
Tournament series
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Tournament venue & sports facility
10 pitches & great leisure opportunities
3 days full of football! In the shadow of Jena's Kalkberge mountains, over 130 teams from different nations will compete for the coveted title of the European Football Cup in Jena. Perfect conditions are waiting for you right on the banks of the Saale. 10 pitches, including 8 excellently maintained natural grass pitches and 2 modern artificial turf pitches, offer optimal conditions for an absolute highlight and your 2025 season finale!
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.
Saale Cup - European Football Cup Jena
Tournament schedule
Friday, 06. June 2025
from 16:00: Arrival
from 17:30: Dinner
from 19:30: Opening ceremony, opening matches
from 17:30: Dinner
from 19:30: Opening ceremony, opening matches
Saturday, 07. June 2025
from 7:00: Breakfast
from 9:00: Tournament matches & BALLFREUNDE-Skill'n Fun Area
from 17:30: Dinner
from 19:30: Free time
from 9:00: Tournament matches & BALLFREUNDE-Skill'n Fun Area
from 17:30: Dinner
from 19:30: Free time
Sunday, 08. June 2025
from 7:00: Breakfast
from 9:00: Tournament matches & BALLFREUNDE-Skill'n Fun Area
from 14:30: Award ceremony & departure
from 9:00: Tournament matches & BALLFREUNDE-Skill'n Fun Area
from 14:30: Award ceremony & departure
06. June - 08. June 2025
Accommodation categories & catering
Tent
directly on the sports ground
you have to bring your own tents, sleeping bags & sleeping mats
Breakfast on 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
directly on the sports ground
Breakfast on the sports facility
Mobility on site necessary: no
Distance of the accommodation: within walking distance
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
School
within walking distance or a few minutes by car
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:
up to 15 minutes drive
up to 15 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
School
One separate classroom per group
within walking distance or a few minutes by car
Please bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress
Breakfast at the school
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: up to 15 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
Hostel
Accommodation in shared rooms
currently available hostels are located in Weimar
Breakfast in the hostel
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
up to 30 minutes drive
up to 30 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
Hostel
currently available hostels are located in Weimar
Accommodation in shared rooms
Breakfast in the hostel
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: up to 30 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
hotel
currently available hotels are located in Weimar
choice of single rooms, double rooms and multi-bed rooms
all hotels have good standards
breakfast at the hotel
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
up to 30 minutes drive
up to 30 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
hotel
choice of single rooms, double rooms and multi-bed rooms
currently available hotels are located in Weimar
all hotels have good standards
breakfast at the hotel
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: up to 30 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
Tent
directly on the sports facility
Barbecue not allowed
you have to bring your own tents, sleeping bags & sleeping mats
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
directly on the sports facility
Barbecue not allowed
you have to bring your own tents, sleeping bags & sleeping mats
Mobility on site necessary: no
Distance of the accommodation: within walking distance
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
Weimar Youth Hostel
Accommodation in shared rooms
in the city centre of Weimar
breakfast in the youth hostel
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
from 25 minutes drive
from 25 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
Weimar Youth Hostel
Accommodation in shared rooms
in the city centre of Weimar
breakfast in the youth hostel
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: from 25 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
School
within walking distance or a few minutes by car
One classroom or hall section 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:
Within walking distance or a few minutes' drive
Within walking distance or a few minutes' drive
Mobility on site necessary:
depending on school
depending on school
Status:
available
available
School
within walking distance or a few minutes by car
One classroom or hall section per group
Please bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress
Mobility on site necessary: depending on school
Distance of the accommodation: Within walking distance or a few minutes' drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
Hostel
Accommodation in shared rooms
in Jena and the surrounding area
Breakfast in the hostel
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
10-30 minutes by car
10-30 minutes by car
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
Hostel
Accommodation in shared rooms
in Jena and the surrounding area
Breakfast in the hostel
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: 10-30 minutes by car
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
hotel
in Jena and the surrounding area
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:
10-30 minutes by car
10-30 minutes by car
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
hotel
in Jena and the surrounding area
choice of single rooms, double rooms and multi-bed rooms
all hotels have good standards
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: 10-30 minutes by car
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
Saale Cup - European Football Cup Jena
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!
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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.
