03 July - 05 July 2026
Vechte Cup - Mini World Cup Schüttorf
Become part of the Mini World Cup in Schüttorf, win the title and experience unforgettable moments with the team!
- Grand opening ceremony on Friday evening
- International field of participants
- Over 130 teams
already
from 75 €
per per
son
already
from 75 €
per per
son
03 July - 05 July 2026
Vechte Cup - Mini World Cup Schüttorf
Become part of the Mini World Cup in Schüttorf, win the title and experience unforgettable moments with the team!
- Grand opening ceremony on Friday evening
- International field of participants
- Over 130 teams
This is what you can look forward to
Show your skills in Schüttorf and win the Mini World Championship!
The Mini World Cup will once again be held in Schüttorf from 3 to 5 July 2026. The tournament, which is steeped in tradition, has a special atmosphere and attracts numerous teams from Germany and abroad every year. Just a few kilometres from the Dutch border, you can expect an excellently equipped sports facility with well-maintained pitches. You can look forward to a varied leisure programme with the BALLFREUNDE game stations and experience football in other, playful forms.
Over 100 teams from different countries
At least 6 matches with 24 minutes of playing time each
Lots of playing fields & well-tended grass pitches
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Vechte Cup - Mini World Cup Schüttorf
What you can expect:
Over 100 teams from different countries
At least 6 matches with 24 minutes of playing time each
Lots of playing fields & well-tended grass pitches
Award ceremony & trophies
Vechte Cup - Mini World Cup Schüttorf
Age group overview
| Age group | Year of birth | Number of players | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| U8 Funino | 2018,2019,2020 etc. | 3 vs. 3 | booked out |
| U9 Funino | 2017,2018,2019 etc. | 5 vs. 5 | booked out |
| U8/U9 boys | 2017,2018,2019 etc. | 7 | more than 15 available |
| U10 boys | 2016,2017,2018 etc. | 7 | more than 15 available |
| U11 boys | 2015,2016,2017 etc. | 7 | more than 15 available |
| U12 boys | 2014,2015,2016 etc. | 8+1 | more than 8 available |
| U13 boys | 2013,2014,2015 etc. | 8+1 | more than 8 available |
| U14/U15 boys | 2011,2012,2013 etc. | 10+1 | only 6 available |
U8 Funino
Vintage: 2018,2019,2020 etc.
Game mode: 3 vs. 3
Status:
booked out
booked out
U9 Funino
Vintage: 2017,2018,2019 etc.
Game mode: 5 vs. 5
Status:
booked out
booked out
U8/U9 boys
Vintage: 2017,2018,2019 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 15 available
more than 15 available
U10 boys
Vintage: 2016,2017,2018 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 15 available
more than 15 available
U11 boys
Vintage: 2015,2016,2017 etc.
Game mode: 6 + 1
Status:
more than 15 available
more than 15 available
U12 boys
Vintage: 2014,2015,2016 etc.
Game mode: 8 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
U13 boys
Vintage: 2013,2014,2015 etc.
Game mode: 8 + 1
Status:
more than 8 available
more than 8 available
U14/U15 boys
Vintage: 2011,2012,2013 etc.
Game mode: 10 + 1
Status:
only 6 available
only 6 available
Further information age groups
Tournament series
How the Mini-EC works
Tournament venue & sports facility
7 pitches & great leisure opportunities
In 2026, the Ballfreunde will return to Schüttorf and once again turn the municipality into the stage for a rousing weekend of football. You can feel the passion everywhere when children and young people from all over Europe come together to represent their nation at the Mini World Cup and play for the coveted title. On six well-tended natural grass pitches and a modern artificial pitch, the best conditions await all the teams who take up the challenge. The Vechte Cup attracts well over 100 teams every year and has long been one of the most popular tournaments of its kind. Those who take part not only experience exciting matches, but also an unforgettable sense of community and a weekend full of positive emotions.
Supporting programme
Fun & action off the pitch
There will be plenty to do off the pitch. Test your skills at our BALLFREUNDE game stations!
While on the pitch you will have to perform as a team, we will also test your individual skills at our BALLFREUNDE game stations. How hard is your shot? How good is your aim?
The shot speed machine, football darts, the goal wall, bubble football and more are waiting for you.
Location Tournament Venue
BALLFREUNDE Skill & Fun Area
Fun & action off the pitch
There will be plenty to do off the pitch. Test your skills at our BALLFREUNDE game stations!
While on the pitch you will have to perform as a team, we will also test your individual skills at our BALLFREUNDE game stations. How hard is your shot? How good is your aim?
The shot speed machine, football darts, the goal wall, bubble football and more are waiting for you.
Vechte Cup - Mini World Cup Schüttorf
Tournament schedule
Friday, 03 July 2026
from 16:00: Arrival
from 17:30: Dinner
from 19:30: Opening ceremony, opening matches
from 17:30: Dinner
from 19:30: Opening ceremony, opening matches
Saturday, 04 July 2026
from 7:00: Breakfast
from 9:00: Tournament matches & BALLFREUNDE-Skill'n Fun Area
from 17:30: Dinner
from 19:30: Free time
from 9:00: Tournament matches & BALLFREUNDE-Skill'n Fun Area
from 17:30: Dinner
from 19:30: Free time
Sunday, 05 July 2026
from 7:00: Breakfast
from 9:00: Tournament matches & BALLFREUNDE-Skill'n Fun Area
from 14:30: Award ceremony & departure
from 9:00: Tournament matches & BALLFREUNDE-Skill'n Fun Area
from 14:30: Award ceremony & departure
03 July - 05 July 2026
Accommodation categories & catering
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Tent
Set up as a group close to each other
sufficient sanitary facilities available
Limited electricity available
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
5 minutes drive
5 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
no
no
Status:
available
available
Tent
Set up as a group close to each other
sufficient sanitary facilities available
Limited electricity available
Mobility on site necessary: no
Distance of the accommodation: 5 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
School
located near the sports complex
One separate classroom per group
Please bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
partly within walking distance
partly within walking distance
Mobility on site necessary:
no
no
Status:
available
available
School
located near the sports complex
One separate classroom per group
Please bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress
Mobility on site necessary: no
Distance of the accommodation: partly within walking distance
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
Youth hostel
in Schüttorf and the surrounding area
beautiful multi-bed rooms in different sizes
breakfast at the accommodation
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only
Half board or breakfast only
Distance of the accommodation:
from 10 minutes drive
from 10 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
Youth hostel
in Schüttorf and the surrounding area
beautiful multi-bed rooms in different sizes
breakfast at the accommodation
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: from 10 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only
hotel
in Schüttorf and the surrounding area
choice of single rooms, double rooms and multi-bed rooms
all hotels have a good standard
Catering:
Half board or no breakfast or only Ballfriends breakfast or only breakfast
Half board or no breakfast or only Ballfriends breakfast or only breakfast
Distance of the accommodation:
from 10 minutes drive
from 10 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
hotel
in Schüttorf and the surrounding area
choice of single rooms, double rooms and multi-bed rooms
all hotels have a good standard
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: from 10 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or no breakfast or only Ballfriends breakfast or only breakfast
Villa in the holiday resort Bad Bentheim
Holiday homes with plenty of space and high comfort
kitchen, dining and living area, bathroom with showers per house
breakfast at the accommodation
Catering:
Half board or breakfast only or self-catering
Half board or breakfast only or self-catering
Distance of the accommodation:
15 minutes drive
15 minutes drive
Mobility on site necessary:
yes
yes
Status:
available
available
Villa in the holiday resort Bad Bentheim
Holiday homes with plenty of space and high comfort
kitchen, dining and living area, bathroom with showers per house
breakfast at the accommodation
Mobility on site necessary: yes
Distance of the accommodation: 15 minutes drive
Catering: Half board or breakfast only or self-catering
Catering
Various catering options to choose from
Half board is (usually) already included in the tournament package. Breakfast and dinner are therefore provided. During the day, you can buy various food and beverages at the tournament venue at fair prices. So you don't have to worry about food at all.
Care is always taken to ensure that vegetarians, vegans and Muslims have appropriate options so that everyone gets their money's worth. You can inform us of any food intolerances when booking so that we can take these into account.
- substantial breakfast buffet
- always 3 dinners to choose from
- Water included with meals
- always a vegetarian/vegan alternative
- no pork for dinner
Vechte Cup - Mini World Cup Schüttorf
This is how the registration works
You talk to your team and parents to find a suitable tournament location.
You as a coach contact us and we will send you further information and the prices for a possible participation. At the same time, we will reserve you a starting place for 3 weeks without obligation.
You discuss this with the players & parents and decide on an accommodation category that suits your requirements & budget.
Once you have discussed everything, you can then complete the binding registration using the online registration form.
After registration you will receive a booking confirmation from us & have the opportunity to make changes to your booking up to 10 weeks before the start of the tournament.
2 weeks before the tournament we will send you the match schedule, the address of the accommodation and further information about the tournament.
Now just pack your bags & experience a great tournament weekend with BALLFREUNDE!
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Testimonials from other teams
Testimonials
That's what teams from past tournaments say
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Fundraising campaign
Goals 4 water
Score goals for a better & healthier life for others! That is the motto of GOALS 4 WATER. Together with the Neven Subotic Foundation, we are building drinking water wells in Ethiopia & you can help us give people a better future.
You can see how it works here:
Fundraising campaign
Goals 4 water
Score goals for a better & healthier life for others! That is the motto of GOALS 4 WATER. Together with the Neven Subotic Foundation, we are building drinking water wells in Ethiopia & you can help us give people a better future.
You can see how it works here:
FAQs
Good to know
Is there a maximum number of players?
You can take as many players as you want. It would be a shame if some had to stay at home for such a tournament.
Arrival & mobility on site
The prices do not include travel. We recommend that you also are mobile at the tournament, as we cannot offer a shuttle service from the accommodation to the tournament. If you don't have a car, we would be happy to make you an offer for traveling by bus or train.
Do we have to take care of food?
We offer almost all accommodations with half board, so you will be well taken care of in the morning and in the evening. So that you are also taken care of at lunchtime, you will find various food trucks on site for a small snack in between.
Can I participate with more than one team or can other teams from my club also take part?
If we still have free places, we would be very happy if you made our special tournament an end-of-season trip for the whole club. You can of course speak to your coaching colleagues and pass this information on to them.
Is there a fixed registration deadline for the individual tournaments?
There is no fixed registration deadline, but we recommend that you start planning as soon as possible, as many tournaments are booked out early. We are also happy to reserve a starting place for you for a desired period.
Does the number of participants have to be determined when registering?
In order to offer you maximum flexibility, you can change your number of participants free of charge 10 weeks before the tournament - the number can therefore be adjusted again without any problems. In order to cover sickness-related absences, however, a private travel insurance is advisable.
Can parents and companions come with us?
Parents or siblings are welcome to come to the tournament with you. The tournament is even more fun with the right fan club. Of course we will also accommodate you all in the same accommodation, as you want to experience the tournament together.
Contact
Request more information now & reserve a non-binding starting spot
We will reserve a starting place for you for 3 weeks without obligation, so that you can discuss everything with the players and parents in peace. You can request information about the respective tournament via various channels. Give us a call, send us an email or simply write to us via WhatsApp. Alternatively, we can present the tournament to you and your fellow coaches in a video presentation.
