More than just football

Welcome to the home of SuperCupNI. The youth football tournament which has built a reputation to be one of the most revered and highly respected competitions in the world.

Embrace the Giant Tournament spirit

The annual youth football tournament providing opportunities for boys and girls from across the world to participate in a week-long competition in Northern Ireland.

40 Years Developing Football Talent

In 1982 in a quiet lounge upstairs in a bar in the heart of Coleraine, one of the world’s most famous youth football tournaments was born. Read the story of how it all began.

Our History

About SuperCupNI

SuperCupNI (formerly NI Milk Cup est.1983) is one of the world’s most renowned youth football tournaments. This elite competition provides opportunities for boys and girls from across the world to participate in a week long football extravaganza. Applications for SuperCupNI 2024 are open now.

“My first trip abroad with Manchester United was in Ireland in the Milk Cup and I spent so much time there”

-David Beckham, pictured front row, centre, 1991

Competitions

Boys Elite

Boys Premier

Boys Junior

Boys Minor

Girls Premier

Girls Junior

Boys Elite

Boys Premier

Boys Junior

Boys Minor

Girls Premier

Girls Junior

Featured Graduates

The eyes of the world were on Qatar for the FIFA World Cup with 25 former SuperCupNI players from nine countries involved in the competition. Read the full run down of SuperCupNI graduates in our special 2022 World Cup Article.

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Sergios Busquets and Giovani Dos Santos Barcelona 2005

Sergio Busquets, pictured far left second row

Mohammed Kudus

Marcus Rashford, pictured left

History

In 1982 in a quiet lounge upstairs in a bar in the heart of Coleraine, one of the world’s most famous youth football tournaments was born.

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News

You can catch up on all things SuperCupNI with our regular breaking news and views surrounding the tournament. Plus we bring you updates on the participating teams, past and present around the globe and progress on our star player graduates.

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SuperCupNI Premier Winners 2016 O'Higgins

SUPERCUPNI 2024 qualifiers set to get underway in dubai

Nov 24, 2023 | Premier Section, Press Releases

Fursan Hispania who were victorious in the UAE qualifiers back in 2022. This weekend sixteen teams will compete to secure a place in the Premier of the SuperCupNI next...

SuperCupNI 2024 Girls Section Applications Open

Oct 19, 2023 | General, Girls Section

Entry applications for the SuperCupNI 2024 female age groups now open

Applications open for SuperCupNI 2024 Male Sections

Sep 25, 2023 | General, Junior Section, Minor Section, Premier Section

Entry applications for the SuperCupNI 2024 male age groups now open

SuperCupNI push ahead with 2024 plans!

Aug 3, 2023 | General, Local News, Press Releases, Uncategorised

Sunday 23rd July 2023 SuperCupNI 2023 Welcoming Parade & Ceremony in Coleraine town centre, County Antrim followed by opening ceremony at the Showgrounds....

Celtic create history in minor decider

Jul 31, 2023 | Uncategorised

Friday 28th July 2023 Supercup NI 2023 Minor Supercup final Celtic v Dungannon at Coleraine showgrounds Celtic boys celebrate winning this years Minor Supercup Mandatory...

Hammers run riot in junior decider

Jul 31, 2023 | Uncategorised

Super Cup NI - Junior Super Cup Final. 28/7/23 West Ham V Co. Antrim. West Ham players celebrate their victory. Phot Lorcan Doherty/Presseye HAMMERS HIT ANTRIM FOR SIX West...

“We played in the Milk Cup in 1996 and won it that year. I can remember the likes of Nicky Hunt, Nerada Barnard, Ledley King, we were with a few lads from the year above and when we were out there we were told that we were being taken on. I absolutely loved it.”

–Peter Crouch, pictured far left first row

Visiting & Exploring

Our tournament takes place in one of the world’s most renowned tourist areas with spectacular coastlines, landscapes and historic places to visit. We’re the country that built the Titanic, has the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site Giant’s Causeway and world-class golf courses on our doorstep. In 2017 Lonely Planet named the Causeway Coastal Route alongside Belfast as the Best Region to Visit in 2018. Whether it’s your first visit or a repeat visit check out links to the best guides to help you explore what our country has to offer while you’re here.