Frequently asked questions
FAQ
What is the Comacchio Champions Cup?
It is an international youth football tournament for the Under 10 age group, played every spring in Comacchio (Ferrara, Italy). It started in 2024 and brings together professional academies and amateur clubs from Italy and abroad.
When is the Comacchio Champions Cup 2027?
The 4th edition runs from 15 to 18 April 2027: teams arrive on Thursday 15, group matches are on Friday 16 and Saturday 17, and the last matches and award ceremony are on Sunday 18.
Where is it played?
At Stadio Raibosola in Comacchio (province of Ferrara), Viale Margherita, and on nearby pitches: four grass pitches a few minutes from Comacchio town centre and the beaches.
Which age group is it for?
Under 10, players born in 2017. Matches are 7-a-side under Italian Football Federation (FIGC) rules.
How many teams take part?
28 teams: 12 from professional clubs and 16 from amateur clubs, Italian and international.
How many matches does each team play?
At least 9: six in the first-phase groups and three in the second phase.
What is the format?
Phase 1: four groups of seven teams (three professional and four amateur), round robin, 20-minute matches; it ends on Saturday morning. Phase 2, from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning: based on the standings, seven groups of four are formed (Gold A and B, Silver A and B, Bronze A and B, Iron), with two 15-minute halves. On Sunday, at the end of the event, awards for the winning teams and for all participants.
How do we enter a team?
Fill in the form on the Registration page with your club and contact details. The organisers send the official invitation with conditions, entry fee and rules; once you confirm, your team joins the group draw.
How much does it cost?
The entry fee and included services are set out in the official invitation, which is sent to clubs after the registration request.
Where do the teams stay?
At the Tomasi Tourism partner resorts at the Lidi di Comacchio: Airone Bianco Residence Village, Pomposa Residence, Playa Dorada Residence and Terrazze sul Mare. They are a few minutes from the pitches and the sea.
Who organises the tournament?
ASD Comacchiese 2015, together with Po Delta Tourism and in collaboration with the Municipality of Comacchio. The main sponsor is Tomasi Tourism.
Which clubs have played in previous editions?
Among others Juventus, Roma, Milan, Fiorentina, Bologna, Empoli, Barcelona, Valencia, Benfica, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester City, Dinamo Zagreb, MTK Budapest and IF Brommapojkarna.
How can I follow the tournament?
On this website, with the schedule and results, and on the Comacchio Champions Cup Instagram and Facebook pages, with photos and live updates during the matches.
Who can I contact for information?
Email info@comacchiochampionscup.com or call +39 338 4154319.