ReyCup 2026: The Ultimate Summer Tournament in Iceland
If your team is joining us for ReyCup 2026 - get excited. And if you haven’t booked yet, there’s still time… but spots won’t last long. ReyCup is one of the most unique youth football events in Europe: equal parts competition, culture, and chaos in the best possible way. It’s the kind of tournament kids talk about for years afterward.
ReyCup takes place in Reykjavík’s Laugardalur - an area packed with football fields, Iceland’s biggest swimming pool, a family park, cafés, gardens, and wide-open green spaces. Everything is within a 5–10 minute walk, which gives teams a rare sense of freedom and creates that friendly “small village” feel the tournament is known for.
And with Iceland’s midnight sun lighting up the evenings, football in late July has a magic of its own.
A Tournament with Real History
ReyCup began in 2002 and has grown into Iceland’s biggest and most international youth football event, hosting over 60 foreign teams across its history, including clubs from the USA, Canada, England, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Chile, India, Lithuania, and the Faroe Islands
Some of the well-known clubs that have joined in past years include:
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Liverpool
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Fulham
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Stoke City
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Norwich City
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Ipswich Town
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Bolton Wanderers
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Brighton & Hove Albion
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Glasgow Rangers
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Hansa Rostock
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IFK Göteborg
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FC Bayern Munich
And dozens of smaller academies and grassroots clubs come back year after year because of the atmosphere, the level of play, and the Icelandic hospitality.
What Makes ReyCup Special?
Everything in One Place
Accommodation, pitches, restaurants, the pool party, concerts, and activities are all in the Laugardalur area. Players can walk everywhere in under 10 minutes, creating a safe, social, and genuinely fun environment for young athletes
Football Meets Festival
ReyCup blends competition with Icelandic culture. Beyond the matches, teams enjoy:
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A huge swimming pool party at Laugardalslaug
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A BBQ in the Family Park
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A final disco/party
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Access to Iceland’s largest geothermal pool
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Free time in the animal park, gardens, and cafés
Top-Level Facilities
Games are played on both grass and high-quality artificial fields, with gold finals held in Iceland’s National Stadium, a once-in-a-lifetime moment for many young players
Guaranteed Matches
Every team plays 5-6 games minimum, with finals for all placement positions. Match times are 2x25 minutes per game, following FIFA rules with a few local adaptations
The Friendliest Atmosphere
Players from different countries socialize constantly - at the fields, in the pool, at events, and simply walking around Laugardalur. The environment is competitive, but also supportive, safe, and genuinely joyful
Why Combine ReyCup with a Trip Through Iceland?
What Pursue Iceland Offers:
We handle all logistics for international teams, including:
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Full board + hotel upgrades (for teams that prefer hotels over school housing)
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Airport transfers
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Local transportation
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Private bus for excursions
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Custom sightseeing days before or after ReyCup
Popular add-ons include:
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The Blue Lagoon
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Golden Circle Tour (Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir)
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South Coast waterfalls + black sand beaches
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RIB boat and whale watching
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Volcano sites & geothermal areas
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Reykjavík city tour
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Team bonding activities like lava tunnels, glacier walks, and more
Coming all the way to Iceland only for football is a waste - you’re landing in one of the world’s most fascinating landscapes.
That’s where we step in.
And with Reykjavík only a few hours from major European cities, and 5-6 hours from the US East Coast, travel is surprisingly easy.
FAQ
Who can participate? The tournament includes: U16 & U15 (2010 & 2011) U14 & U13 (2012 & 2013) Boys and girls
Are meals included? Teams receive three meals a day during the tournament, and all meals are included in our ReyCup package.
What's the format of the games? 11v11 format with guaranteed final placement games
Is accommodation included? Yes. Standard ReyCup packages include school accommodation, but we offer hotel upgrades for teams that prefer more comfort and privacy.
What makes ReyCup different? The combination of top-level competition, festival-like atmosphere, Icelandic culture, midnight sun, and everything being walkable makes ReyCup unlike any other youth event in Europe.
Is transport included? Yes. Round-trip airport transfers are part of the official package for all foreign teams. We also arrange buses for sightseeing.
How many games do we play? Every team plays at least 5-6 matches, and every team participates in finals day.
What add-on activities do teams enjoy most? The Blue Lagoon, waterfalls, geysers, and whale watching are usually team favorites - plus players always love the pool party and BBQ night.
How do we sign up? You can sign up for ReyCup through Pursue Iceland. We handle everything from your registration to travel logistics.