PLAY ON THE PITCH AT PSG
Play at the home of the Champions of Europe! This is your team’s chance to experience the Parc des Princes and follow in the footsteps of superstars such as Dembele, Ferran, Hakimi, Doue and Marquinhos, as you will be playing on the pitch just one day after PSG’s final home match of the season.
All matches are played on the stadium pitch. No other tournament offers this incredible experience, with your team playing on PSG’s stadium pitch, your team managers pitchside with the players and your supporters cheering the team on from the stands.
There will be six separate age group tournaments from Under 8 through to Under 13. Each age group tournament will have both group matches and finals matches. Following the group matches, depending on your results, your team will then play in either The Champions Cup Semi-Finals and Finals or The Shield Cup Semi-Finals and Finals.
At the start of the tournament, the players will be cheered on by their supporters as they make their way on to the pitch from the players’ tunnel, accompanied by their team managers. All players will have their names announced over the stadium PA. During their time at the stadium, the players and team managers will also have the chance to enjoy a tour of the stadium, including visiting the home changing room and viewing PSG’s hugely impressive trophy collection.
At the conclusion of the tournament, we will hold the Awards Ceremony, when all players will receive their commemorative medal and tournament certificate. The Winners and Runners Up in both The Champions Cup Finals and The Shield Cup Finals will also receive their Tournament Trophies.
Age Groups
| Age Group | Tournament Format | English FA Age Range | European Age Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 8 | 7-a-side | 1 Sept 2018 – 31 Aug 2019 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2019 |
| Under 9 | 7-a-side | 1 Sept 2017 – 31 Aug 2018 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2018 |
| Under 10 | 7-a-side | 1 Sept 2016 – 31 Aug 2017 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2017 |
| Under 11 | 7-a-side | 1 Sept 2015 – 31 Aug 2016 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2016 |
| Under 12 | 7-a-side | 1 Sept 2014 – 31 Aug 2015 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2015 |
| Under 13 | 7-a-side | 1 Sept 2013 – 31 Aug 2014 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2014 |
European football age groups are organised from 1st January – 31st December, however there is special dispensation for teams from National Associations who employ different age group qualification dates (e.g. from 1st September for the English FA) that their domestic age levels will be accepted. This means that teams will participate in the age group that they have played during the 2026/2027 season.
In addition if a player plays up 1 year for their team in the regular season, then they are also allowed to play up 1 year in the tournament, for example, an Under 11 player can play in Under 12 tournament if they have played for an Under 12 team in the regular season. Boys and girls are permitted to play together in all age groups. In line with National Association Pilot Schemes, girls are permitted to play 1 age group year down in the tournament.
Tournament Format
The tournament is open to teams of all ability levels. With 4 pitches set up on the main stadium pitch, we are able to deliver a great tournament format with group matches and then Finals. All teams play 5 matches of 12 minutes, so have a guaranteed 60 minutes of match time in the tournament. This is made up of 3 group matches and then Semi-Final and Final matches.
Following the group matches, teams will progress either to the Champions Cup or Shield Competition Semi-Finals. The winners of the Semi-Finals will meet in the Final of their competition, while the Semi-Final losers will play off for 3rd place in their respective competition. Not only does this ensure that all teams play their Finals matches against teams of a similar standard, it also means that the teams playing in the Shield Competition have the opportunity to win the Shield Final and take home a winners trophy.
Of course, and most excitingly of all, every match is played on the stadium pitch at PSG!
Tournament Schedule, Rules and Live Results Website
Teams will spend around 5 hours at the stadium. The younger age group (Under 8, Under 9, Under 10) tournaments are planned to take place from approximately 8am-1pm, with the older age group (Under 11, Under 12, Under 13) tournaments planned to take place from approximately 1-6pm. These timings are naturally subject to confirmation when the exact number of teams in each age group is finalised. Please note that the U10 & U11 tournaments may take place during either the morning or afternoon session, depending on the balance of bookings across the age groups.
All matches are officiated by qualified referees and full tournament management and support is provided by our event staff and Tournament Director. In addition, medical first aid services will be on-site at the stadium throughout the tournament.
The finalised tournament match schedule and rules will be issued 4 weeks prior to the tournament in our Tournament Final Briefing Email. During the tournament, you will then be able to follow the tournament results and your team’s progress through our live tournament fixtures and results website.
