The SuperCup NI, formerly known as the NI Milk Cup, is one of the world’s most prestigious youth tournaments, attracting top teams since its inception in 1983. Held across Northern Ireland’s stunning North Coast, this tournament offers a unique blend of elite football and rich history. Giants of world football, such as Manchester United, FC Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, have all competed, making it a premier destination for teams seeking top-level competition.

Off the pitch, teams can explore Northern Ireland's wonders, from the iconic Titanic Museum in Belfast to the breathtaking Giant’s Causeway. The region's natural beauty and cultural heritage offer unforgettable experiences alongside the tournament's competitive excitement.

The SuperCup NI also focuses on professional development, providing young players with the chance to learn from top coaches and refine their game. This tournament not only tests football skills but fosters teamwork, resilience, and growth, preparing players for future success in the sport.

7/23/26:
SCNI has just announced that they will live stream all games for the event.You can subscribe by visiting:
https://www.247.tv/

At GSE we offer international sports experiences that expand your horizons. Our unique sports trips combine competitive play with a deep immersion into the local culture. 

Our international experiences take you to the heart of some of the world's most exciting and beautiful sports events and cultural locations. You can immerse yourself in a culture and play on a level and style of game that you've never seen before, giving you a true sense of what it means to be part of the local sports community.

Click here for SUPER CUP NORTHERN IRELAND WEB SITE

CHECKING IN

For the initial player check-in passports are required. Teams will be checked in on the Sunday night with passports returned that evening or by the next morning.

GAME TIME

• Super Cup NI schedule, rules and qualification

• Game day- Bus departs and arrive around 1 hour before kick off with access to changing rooms. Team will be able to keep all bags and personal items in there.

• ​Onto pitch around 40 minutes before kick off to begin warmup. ​They may ask you to keep out of the box during warmup.

• ​10-15mins before kick off return to changing rooms.

• ​5mins before kick off two teams walk out with referees and opponents.

• Game time - ​2x35 mins with 10mins half time, can return to changing rooms.

• No re-entry of players, 7 subs maximum with 3 stoppage moments in games and half time.

• Please ensure behavior of the players and staff when at the accommodation, game venues and parade/ceremony is of the highest standards. This also includes spectators on the sideline. Any players or coaching staff sent off, for any reason will receive at least a one game suspension, plus further review from the tournament disciplinary committee.

• For playing kit you must have the correct numbered shirt, any undershirts, undershorts, grip socks and sock tape must match the color of your uniform. Rosters do not close until July (approximately 24th).

• There are medical staff at all game venues including ambulances.

Parking for Spectators

There is free parking at the fields but note that some locations have more space than others.

Are photographers, the matches covered by a photographer?

The tournament has a number of photographers covering the tournament, the vast majority of which are volunteers. We do not have a guarantee of all games being covered and we do not have a diary or schedule for our volunteer photographers to follow. We upload all photographs that we receive from photographers and this may take time to upload due to the small pool of volunteers that work within our social media team.

I would like to photograph some of the games, how do I GET pitch side clearance?

Please email supercupnimedia@gmail.com and they will organize your media pass.

I would like to cover some of the matches and provide match reports, how do I obtain a media pass?

Please email supercupnimedia@gmail.com and they will organize your media pass.

I have a question that relates to Multi Match Tickets or entry to matches.

Tickets are available to be purchased for individual games at ‘pay at the gate venues’ from the BuyTicket app.

Can I watch games on line?

In 2025 Super Cup NI signed a deal with 247.tv to have every game shown live. This is a 3 year partnership and details for 2026 will be sent out via the official Super Cup web site. You can check out more details at the following link which will be refreshed before the start of the tournament. https://supercupni.com/supercupni-tv/

What grounds have free entry at the tournament?

The free entry grounds Venues which have free entry include Bushmills, Kells, the Warren (Portstewart), Parker Avenue (Portrush), the Heights (Coleraine), Castlerock, the Diamond (Rathcoole), Monkstown, Mossley and Riada 2 (Ballymoney). You DO NOT require Multi Match Tickets for these grounds.

What games does my Multi Match Ticket cover?

The Multi Match Ticket covers all matches between Monday and Thursday at venues which are ‘paying venues’. The paying venues for the tournament are Coleraine Showgrounds, Anderson Park, Broughshane, Limavady Showgrounds, Scroggy Road (Limavady), Seahaven (Portstewart), Riada Stadium (Ballymoney), Chimney Corner FC and Dixon Park in Ballyclare

SCNI - CCSC U13/2013 Boys

Fri, July 24th - Sun, Aug 1st, 2026

Coach:

Josh Cook (c) 616-292-4127

Chaperones:

Daniel Michmerhuizen (c) 312-810-3031

David Chookaszion (c) 847-502-8298

GSE Staff:

Brian Donahue (c) 01144 7752 916785

Nick Dunbar (c) 860 514 2912

Scott Graham (c) 44 7933 703734

Accommodation:
Players, Coach & Chaperones:
Ulster University, Coleraine
Ulster University, Cromore Rd, Coleraine BT52 1SA, United Kingdom

Supporters:
Portrush Atlantic Hotel
Address: 73 Main St, Portrush BT56 8BN, United Kingdom

Phone: +442870826100

Updated 7/23/26 @ 9:00am

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Friday, July 24, 2026

Meet Coaches Jonathan & Michele @ AA Check In Desk @ 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Dep ORD (AA0208) @ 10:20 PM

Day 2 - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Arr DUB @ 11:40 AM (Sat, July 25th).
Meet Nick Dunbar & Josh Cook from 10am - 12:45pm in T2 Yellow Sculpture

Arrival in Dublin International Airport and meet GSE Staff

12:30/45pm Transfer from Airport to NI accommodations

Players will stay at Ulster University, Coleraine Campus.

Supporters will stay at Portrush Atlantic Hotel

Lunch (own) stop en route

Afternoon - Players check into University accommodations @ 4:45pm.

Supporters travel to Portrush.

Players Evening Meal @ 5:30pm @ Univ

Evening:

6:30pm-7:30pm Training Session for players @ Uni

7:00pm Supporters enjoy welcome finger food banquet with GSE staff at the hotel.

Day 3 - Sunday, July 26, 2026
8:00am Players B'fast @ Univ
9:00am - 10:00am: Training Session @ Univ
11:45am Players Lunch @ Univ
12:15pm Pick up Players head to Giants Causeway
12.30pm Pick up Supporters and head to Giants Causeway
3.45pm return Players and Supporters from Giants Causeway
5:00pm Players Dinner @ Univ

5:30pm Players walk to Opening Ceremony

5.45pm Supporters transfer from Portrush Hotel for a 7:00pm Ceremony

Evening: 7:00pm SuperCup NI Opening Parade & Ceremony in Coleraine

8:45pm Transfer supporters back to Portrush Atlantic

Players transfer/walk back to University

Day 4 - Monday, July 27, 2026

7:45am Players B'fast @ Univ

Players morning rest at the University in preparation for 1st game

9:15am Pick up Parents head to Ballintoy Harbour & Dunluce Castle
(Game of Thrones film locations)

11.30/45am Return Supporters to Hotel to grab lunch in Portrush

11:45am Players lunch @ Univ

1:45pm Players transfer to Anderson Park via T'ment Shuttle

2pm Supporters transfer to Anderson Park from Portrush Atlantic Hotel
Address: Millburn Rd, Coleraine BT52 1QS
3:00pm: Kilmarnock vs CCSC U13 @ Anderson Park
4.30pm supporters return to Hotel
Supporters: Transfer back to Portrush Atlantic Hotel
Players Evening Meal @ 5:30pm @ Univ
Players: Coleraine Showground
Parents: Free evening in Portrush

Day 5 - Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Morning - Day 2 of SCNI

8:00am Players B'fast @ Univ

9:30am Players transfer to Castlerock via T'ment shuttle

9:45am Supporters transfer to Castlerock from Portrush Hotel

11:00am: CCSC U13 vs Glenavon @ Castlerock

Address: 68 Freehall Rd, Castlerock, Coleraine BT51 4RA, United Kingdom

12:45pm Supporters transfer to Mussenden Temple

3pm/ when finished return supporters from Mussenden Temple to Atlantic Hotel

Players Evening Meal @ 6:00pm @ Univ

Supporters: Free evening in Portrush

Players: Coleraine Showground

Day 6 - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Morning - Day 3 of SCNI

8:00am Players B'fast @ Univ

9:30am Players transfer to The Warren via T'ment shuttle

9.45am Supporters transfer to The Warren from Portrush Atlantic Hotel

11:00am: Portadown vs CCSC U13 @ The Warren

Address: Old Coach Rd, Portstewart BT55 7HF

After game parents walk into Portstewart Town (5min) for own lunch and free time Players: 1:45pm Lunch @ Univ

1.30pm Supporters meet at the Anchor Bar Portstewart for transport to Bushmills 2:00pm Old Bushmills Distillery for a guided tour

2:30-4:00pm Bushmills Tour then transfer back to Portrush

Players: Free time

6:00pm Players Evening Meal @ Uni

Evening - Players can travel into Coleraine to watch an Elite section game at the stadium.

Supporters free time.

Day 7 - Thursday, July 30, 2026

Day 4 of SCNI - with semi-final play for all boys teams as you compete for the trophy determined by your group standings.

TBD based on fixtures

Additional sightseeing planned around game times (subject to game time & venue)

Evening - Players can travel into Portrush with the coaching staff.

Supporters free time.

Day 8 - Friday, July 31, 2026

Day 5 of SCNI and boys play for a trophy in the finals or take part in the 3rd/4th place games.

TBD based on fixtures

Additional sightseeing planned around game times (subject to game time & venue)

Day 9 - Saturday, August 1, 2026

5:00am Pick up Supporters @ Portrush Atlantic to transfer to DUB

5:30am Pick up Players at Ulster Uni to transfer to DUB

8:30am Check in with AA @ DUB

Dep DUB (AA0725) @ 11:45am T2

Arr CLT @ 3:05 PM

Dep CLT (AA2488) @ 6:26 PM

Arr ORD @ 7:51 PM

7/23/26:
SCNI has just announced that they will live stream all games for the event.You can subscribe by visiting:
https://www.247.tv/

Reminder on Meeting Points & Times on Saturday, July 24th
CCSC:
Nick & Coach Josh will meet CCSC Coaches, Players & Supporters who arrive in DUB between 8:45am & 11:50am from 10:00am 
* Each team will be allocated a bus

Boys Bus 1: with Josh (U13's)
Depart @ approx 12:45pm
Ulster Univ & Portrush Atlantic
Players meet Scott/Chris @ Ulster Univ, Coleraine @ approx 4:00/30pm
Supporters meet Brian @ Port Rush Atlantic @ approx 4:30/5:00pm

Bus 2: with Under 14 Chaperones (will follow Bus 1)
Depart @ approx 12:45pm
Ulster Univ & Portrush Atlantic
Players meet Scott/Chris @ Ulster Univ, Coleraine @ approx 4:00/30pm
Supporters meet Brian @ Port Rush Atlantic @ approx 4:30/5:00pm

Girls Bus 3: with Michele (U16's)
Depart @ approx 12:45pm
Hilton Belfast & Holiday Inn Express
Supporters meet Paul @ approx 3:00pm
Players meet Nigel @ approx 3:45pm

SCNI - CCSC U14/2012 Boys

Fri, July 24th - Sat, Aug 1st, 2026

COACH:

Jonathon O'Neill (c) +1 570-840-2948

CHAPERONES:

Geremiah Guerrero (c) 312-752-7422

Slavisa Krivosic (c) 312-493-9116

GSE Staff:

Brian Donahue (c) 01144 7752 916785

Nick Dunbar (c) 860 514 2912

Scott Graham (c) 44 7933 703734

Accommodation:
Players, Coach & Chaperones:
Ulster University, Coleraine
Ulster University, Cromore Rd, Coleraine BT52 1SA, United Kingdom
Supporters:
Portrush Atlantic Hotel
Address: 73 Main St, Portrush BT56 8BN, United Kingdom
Phone: +442870826100

Updated 7/23/26 @ 9:15am

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Friday, July 24, 2026

Meet Coach Jonathan @ AA Check In Desk @ 7:30pm

Dep ORD (AA0208) @ 10:20 PM

Day 2 - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Arr DUB @ 11:40 AM (Sat, July 25th)

Arrival in Dublin International Airport and meet GSE Staff

12:30/45pm Transfer from Airport to NI accommodations

Players will stay at Ulster University, Coleraine Campus.

Supporters will stay at Portrush Atlantic Hotel

Lunch stop en route (own)

Afternoon - Players check into University accommodations @ 4:45pm

Supporters travel to Portrush

Players Evening Meal @ 5:30pm @ Univ

Evening - 6:30pm-7:30pm Training Session for players @ Uni grass pitch 8

7:00pm Supporters enjoy welcome finger food banquet with GSE staff at the hotel.

Day 3 - Sunday, July 26, 2026

8:00am Players B'fast @ Univ

9:00am - 10:00am: Training Session @ Univ grass pitch 8

12:30pm Players Lunch @ Univ

1:00pm Pick up Players and head to Giants Causeway

1.00pm Pick up Parents and head to Giants Causeway

1:30pm: Players & Parents to Giants Causeway

3:30pm Return parents off in Portrush

3.30pm return Players to Uni

5:00pm players at Uni for dinner

6:00pm Players walk to Opening Ceremony

5.45pm Supporters transfer from Portrush Hotel for a 7:00pm Ceremony

Evening: 7:00pm SuperCup NI Opening Parade & Ceremony in Coleraine

Players transfer back to University. Parents to Hotel

Day 4 - Monday, July 27, 2026

SCNI Day 1

9:00am Players B'fast @ Univ

Players morning rest at the University in preparation for 1st game

9:00/15am Pick up Parents head to Ballintoy Harbour & Dunluce Castle
(Game of Thrones film locations)

11.30/45am Return Supporters to Hotel to grab lunch in Portrush

11:45am Players transfer to Parker Ave via T'ment shuttle

12.20pm Parents walk to Pitch (or grab a shuttle) at Parker Avenue - its around a15 mins walk to Parkers Avenue (use Google Maps to navigate)

1:00pm: CCSC U14 vs Plymouth Argyle @ Parker Ave

3:00pm Supporters: Transfer back to Portrush Atlantic Hotel

3:00pm Players lunch @ Univ

Players Evening Meal @ 6:30pm @ Univ

Players: Coleraine Showground

Parents: Free evening in Portrush

Day 5 - Tuesday, July 28, 2026

SCNI Day 2

8:00am Players B'fast @ Univ

9:30pm Pick up Supporters from Hotel & transfer to Mussenden Temple
12:00pm Players lunch @ Univ

1:00pm Players transfer to Scroggy Rd via T'ment shuttle

1:50pm: Mussenden Temple with Supporters transfer to Scroggy Rd

3:00pm: Co Londonderry vs CCSC U14 @ Scroggy Road - NOW AT LIMAVADY UNITED 3G PITCH
5:00pm Supporters transfer to Portrush Hotel after game
6:00pm Players Evening meal @ Uni
Evening - Players can travel into Coleraine to watch an Elite section game at the stadium.
Supporters free time.

Day 6 - Wednesday, July 29, 2026
SCNI Day 3
7:45am Players b'fast @ Uni

9:30am Players transfer to The Heights via T'ment shuttle

10.10am Supporters transfer to The Heights pitches

11:00am: CCSC U14 vs Tottenham @ The Heights

1:15pm Players lunch @ Univ

12.30pm Supporters will be picked up and head to Bushmills town for own lunch.

Players free time

2.00pm Supporters Visit Bushmills Distillery for Tour

4.30pm Supporters Bushmills to Atlantic Hotel

5:30pm Players evening meal @ Univ

Evening - Players can travel into Coleraine to watch an Elite section game at the stadium.
Supporters free time

Day 7 - Thursday, July 30, 2026
SCNI Day 4 - with semi-final play for all boys teams as you compete for the trophy determined by your group standings.
TBD based on fixtures
Additional sightseeing planned around game times (subject to game time & venue)

Day 8 - Friday, July 31, 2026

SCNI Day 5 - boys play for a trophy in the finals or take part in the 3rd/4th place games.
Additional sightseeing planned around game times (subject to game time & venue)

Day 9 - Saturday, August 1, 2026
5:00am Pick up Supporters @ Portrush Atlantic to transfer to DUB

5:30am Pick up Players at Ulster Univ to transfer to DUB
8:30am Check in with AA @ DUB
Dep DUB (AA0725) @ 11:45am T2
Arr CLT @ 3:05 PM
Dep CLT (AA2488) @ 6:26 PM
Arr ORD @ 7:51 PM

7/23/26:
SCNI has just announced that they will live stream all games for the event.You can subscribe by visiting:
https://www.247.tv/

Reminder on Meeting Points & Times on Saturday, July 24th
CCSC:
Nick & Coach Josh will meet CCSC Coaches, Players & Supporters who arrive in DUB between 8:45am & 11:50am from 10:00am 
* Each team will be allocated a bus

Boys Bus 1: with Josh (U13's)
Depart @ approx 12:45pm
Ulster Univ & Portrush Atlantic
Players meet Scott/Chris @ Ulster Univ, Coleraine @ approx 4:00/30pm
Supporters meet Brian @ Port Rush Atlantic @ approx 4:30/5:00pm

Bus 2: with Under 14 Chaperones (will follow Bus 1)
Depart @ approx 12:45pm
Ulster Univ & Portrush Atlantic
Players meet Scott/Chris @ Ulster Univ, Coleraine @ approx 4:00/30pm
Supporters meet Brian @ Port Rush Atlantic @ approx 4:30/5:00pm

Girls Bus 3: with Michele (U16's)
Depart @ approx 12:45pm
Hilton Belfast & Holiday Inn Express
Supporters meet Paul @ approx 3:00pm
Players meet Nigel @ approx 3:45pm

SCNI - CCSC U16/2010 Girls

Fri, July 24th - Sat, Aug 1st, 2026

Coach:

Michele Donahue (c) 630 441 3444

Chaperones:

Cassandra Hinsey (c) 219-741-2455

Briceidy Villatoro (c) 312-856-3145

GSE Staff:

Nigel Farrell (c) 44 7388 547947

Paul Cleary (c) 011-353 86 0489872

Yas Mason (c) +44 7572 664750

Nick Dunbar (c) 860 514 2912

Accommodation:

Players, Coach & Chaperones:

Holiday Inn Express
M2 Junction1
Ballymena Road
AntrimBT41 4LL

Supporters:
Hilton Belfast City Center
4 Lanyon Pl, Belfast BT1 3LP
Phone #: 44-289-027-7223

Updated 7/23/26 @ 10:00am

ITINERARY
Day 1 - Friday, July 24, 2026
Meet Coach Michele @ AA Check In Desk @ ORD @ 7:30pm
Dep ORD (AA0208) @ 10:20 PM

Day 2 - Saturday, July 25, 2026
Arr DUB @ 11:40 AM (Sat, July 25th)
Arrival in Dublin International Airport and meet GSE Staff.
Transfer from Airport to accommodations.
12.30pm meet bus in Coach Park behind airport chapel

Transfer to Belfast & Antrim
Players will stay at The Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Antrim

Supporters will stay at the Hilton Hotel Belfast City Center

Check in Hotels @ 2:30/3:00pm

4:30pm Walk to training session @ St Comgels Gaelic Football pitch

6:30pm Players Evening Meal @ the Hotel

7:00pm Supporters enjoy welcome finger food banquet with GSE staff at the hotel.

Day 3 - Sunday, July 26, 2026

8:00am Players B'fast @ Hotel

10:15am Holiday Inn Antrim Players transfer to Greenisland FC for training session

11:00am - 12:15pm Training/Scrimmage Game @ Greenisland FC Pitch 2

12.00pm Greenisland FC to Holiday Inn players return from training

1:00pm Players lunch @ Hotel

1:30pm Supporters bus Hilton

1.45pm collect players in Antrim transfer to Giants Causeway

3:00pm Arrive at Giants Causeway (around 90 mins exploring the Causeway)

4.30pm Bus will take parents and players to Portrush where they can get dinner ( various diners and restaurant to choose from)

6.15pm bus to take players and supports from Portrush to Coleraine for opening ceremony

7:00pm SuperCup NI Opening Parade & Ceremony in Coleraine

8.30pm? Return players and supporters from Coleraine back to their hotels in Antrim and Belfast.

Day 4 - Monday, July 27, 2026

Day 2 SCNI

7:30am Players B'fast @ Hotel

9:30am Pick up Players Antrim

10:00am Pick up parents Belfast

Transfer to Belfast to the Titanic Museum

10:40am & 10:50am Titanic Museum Entry

Free time in Belfast

4.15pm Players meet at Belfast Hilton for transfer back to Hotel

5:00pm Players Evening Meal @ Hotel

5:30pm Players transfer to Dixon Park via T'ment shuttle

6:15pm Hilton Belfast Supporters transfer to Dixon Park

7:30pm: Northern Ireland vs CCSC U16g @ Dixon Park

9.00pm Dixon Park Ballyclare back to Hilton Belfast with Supporters

Players transfer back to Hotel via T'ment shuttle

Day 5 - Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Day 1 of SCNI

8:00am Players B'fast @ Hotel

Free morning in Belfast/Antrim

12:30pm Players lunch @ Hotel

2:00pm Players transfer to Chimney Corner via t'ment shuttle

2:30pm Hilton Belfast Supporters transfer to Chimney Corner

3:30pm: Shamrock Rovers vs CCSC U16g @ Chimney Corner

5:30pm Transfer parents back to hotel

6:00pm Players Evening Meal @ Hotel

Day 6 - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Day 3 SCNI
8:00am Parents B'fast @ Hotel

8:00am Players B'fast @ Hotel

9:00am Supporters will be picked up and head to the Old Bushmills Distillery for a guided tour. (1hr 20min)

10:30am Tour of Bushmills

Supporteers lunch (own in Bushmills) and then transfer to Chimney Corner

Players free morning

12:30pm Players lunch @ Hotel

2:00pm Players transfer to Chimney Corner via t'ment shuttle

3:30pm: Aston Villa vs CCSC U16 @ Chimney Corner

5:30pm Transfer parents back to hotel

6:00pm Players Evening Meal @ Hotel

Day 7 - Thursday, July 30, 2026

Day 4 SCNI - TBD based on fixtures
Additional sightseeing planned around game times (subject to game time & venue)

Day 8 - Friday, July 31, 2026

NO GAMES - FULL DAY ON THE NORTH COAST sightseeing

Day 9 - Saturday, August 1, 2026

3:30am Players hotel departing for Dublin Via Supporters hotel in Belfast

4.00am Supporters hotel departing for Dublin Airport

Dep DUB on AA209 @ 9:30AM
Arr ORD@ 11:30AM

7/23/26:
SCNI has just announced that they will live stream all games for the event.You can subscribe by visiting:
https://www.247.tv/

Reminder on Meeting Points & Times on Saturday, July 24th
CCSC:
Nick & Coach Josh will meet CCSC Coaches, Players & Supporters who arrive in DUB between 8:45am & 11:50am from 10:00am 
* Each team will be allocated a bus

Boys Bus 1: with Josh (U13's)
Depart @ approx 12:45pm
Ulster Univ & Portrush Atlantic
Players meet Scott/Chris @ Ulster Univ, Coleraine @ approx 4:00/30pm
Supporters meet Brian @ Port Rush Atlantic @ approx 4:30/5:00pm

Bus 2: with Under 14 Chaperones (will follow Bus 1)
Depart @ approx 12:45pm
Ulster Univ & Portrush Atlantic
Players meet Scott/Chris @ Ulster Univ, Coleraine @ approx 4:00/30pm
Supporters meet Brian @ Port Rush Atlantic @ approx 4:30/5:00pm

Girls Bus 3: with Michele (U16's)
Depart @ approx 12:45pm
Hilton Belfast & Holiday Inn Express
Supporters meet Paul @ approx 3:00pm
Players meet Nigel @ approx 3:45pm