Tickets for this summer’s Budget Energy SuperCupNI are now on sale, giving supporters the opportunity to watch the next generation of football stars as some of the world’s leading academies arrive in Northern Ireland.
Taking place from Sunday 26th to Friday 31st July, the 43rd edition of the internationally renowned tournament will welcome 64 Boys’ and Girls’ teams, more than 1,200 players and over 150 fixtures across six days of elite competition, with more than 55,000 spectators expected throughout tournament week.
This year’s tournament will feature Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Rangers, Celtic, Southampton, Sunderland, Leeds United and West Ham United, alongside leading academies and representative teams from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, North America and beyond.
For more than four decades, the Budget Energy SuperCupNI has provided a platform for many of the game’s brightest young talents before they progressed to the highest levels of professional football.
This summer alone, 26 former Budget Energy SuperCupNI participants are representing their countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underlining the tournament’s reputation as one of the world’s leading pathways for emerging talent.
For supporters, the tournament offers a rare opportunity to watch tomorrow’s international stars before they become household names.
Supporters can now purchase Multi Match Tickets, Individual Matchday Tickets and Finals Day Tickets through the tournament’s official ticketing partner, BuyTicketApp, which returns for a fifth consecutive year.
Sam Gamble, Tournament Coordinator at the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, said: “Planning for this year’s tournament has been underway for many months, so it’s always exciting when tickets go on sale and supporters can begin planning their week with us.
“This year’s tournament promises another outstanding week of international youth football. With 64 teams, more than 1,200 players and over 150 matches taking place across six days, there will be top-class football on display every day.
“For supporters planning to experience as much of the tournament as possible, the Multi Match Ticket offers excellent value, while a range of flexible purchasing options means it’s easier than ever to enjoy the football, whether buying in advance or paying by contactless card or cash at our ticketed venues.
“We look forward to welcoming teams, supporters and volunteers from across the world for another memorable week of international youth football.”
The tournament will officially begin with its traditional Opening Parade and Ceremony on Sunday 26th July, before six days of international competition are staged across venues throughout Causeway Coast and Glens, Antrim and Newtownabbey and Mid and East Antrim.
The Girls’ Section Cup Finals will take place at Dixon Park, Ballyclare, on Thursday 30th July, before the tournament concludes with the Boys’ Section Cup Finals at The Coleraine Showgrounds on Friday 31st July.
Tickets for the 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI are available now through BuyTicketApp, with Multi Match Tickets priced at £25 for adults and £10 for under-16s, offering excellent value for supporters planning to attend multiple matches throughout tournament week.
Individual Matchday Tickets are priced at £8 for adults and £5 for under-16s. Finals Day Tickets are priced at £8 for adults and £5 for under-16s for the Boys’ Premier and Junior Finals, while admission to the Boys’ Minor Final and the Girls’ Section Finals is £5 for adults and £1 for under-16s
Supporters can purchase tickets in advance through BuyTicketApp, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, or purchase Hard Copy Multi Match Tickets from authorised retail outlets across Northern Ireland.
Contactless card payments and cash will also be accepted at all ticketed venues throughout tournament week, including The Coleraine Showgrounds, Anderson Park, Scroggy Road (Limavady), Limavady Showgrounds, Bushmills, Riada Stadium (Ballymoney) and Broughshane.
Multi Match Ticket retail outlets include:
Coleraine Bishops, The Diamond
Archibalds, New Row
Moores, Church St
Lodge Hotel, Lodge Road
Coleraine Football Club Shop, Ballycastle Rd
Ballymoney Candy Store, Church St
Limavady D & G’s Fashion, Main St
Ballymena Tourist Information Centre, Bridge St
Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Trostan Ave
Portrush The White House, Main Street
Portstewart Portstewart Arms
Magherafelt Sportique, Broad St
Belfast Linfield Football Club Superstore
The 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI is proudly supported by headline partner Budget Energy, alongside Tourism NI, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Sterling Insurance, Creagh Concrete, Uhlsport, KLIR, IDS Accountants, Tesco, The Premier League, TrustFord, 247.TV and BuyTicketApp.
For more information on the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, visit www.supercupni.com.
