The Budget Energy SuperCupNI is celebrating 21 years of partnership with Profile Publishing as the official programme for the 2026 tournament goes on sale.

Tickets for this summer’s Budget Energy SuperCupNI are now on sale, giving supporters the opportunity to watch the next generation of football stars as some of the world’s leading academies arrive in Northern Ireland. Taking place from Sunday 26th to Friday 31st July, the 43rd edition of the internationally renowned tournament will welcome 64 Boys’ […]

The Budget Energy SuperCupNI is delighted to announce that Tourism NI has once again confirmed its support for this summer’s tournament, recognising the competition’s significant contribution to the region’s tourism and visitor economy and reinforcing its position as one of Northern Ireland’s flagship international sporting events.

Northern Ireland legend Chris Brunt will officially open this summer’s Budget Energy SuperCupNI, as one of the country’s most accomplished footballers helps launch the 43rd edition of Northern Ireland’s premier international youth football tournament. The former West Bromwich Albion captain, who earned 65 caps for his country and enjoyed an outstanding career spanning almost two […]

ImpactReady platform to support major tourism and visitor economy study during 2026 event The Budget Energy SuperCupNI has announced a new partnership with Northern Ireland-based independent consultancy firm S3 Solutions, with the organisation’s ImpactReady platform set to support the measurement of the tournament’s tourism and economic impact during this summer’s event. The partnership will help organisers […]

The Budget Energy SuperCupNI has announced a landmark new partnership with pioneering Northern Ireland sports analytics company Taka ahead of the 2026 tournament. The collaboration will see Taka deliver professionally produced daily highlights and “Best Moments” packages throughout tournament week, capturing standout goals, skills, saves and key moments from across one of the world’s leading […]

Northern Ireland set for blockbuster week of youth football as countdown begins to world-class summer tournament

Northern Ireland U17 international and tournament graduate Chloe Beckinsale and Charlotte Havern are pictured alongside Ballymena United Minor Section players Curtis McKeown and Isaac Dixon, with former Northern Ireland international and current Northern Ireland U21 Manager Tommy Wright and Karl Bradley from Budget Energy at the official draw for the 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI. Also pictured are Karl Bradley from Budget Energy, Sparky the Budget Energy mascot, Diarmaid Dallat and Fergal McTague of Creagh Concrete, Ollie Booth from KLIR, and Brian Hutchinson and Dave Sanderson from Uhlsport.

The Budget Energy SuperCupNI has announced KLIR as its new Official Hydration Partner, marking the next phase of its partnership with Northern Ireland-based Clearer Group. KLIR will take over from Clearer Water, part of the Clearer Group portfolio, for the remaining three years of the existing five-year agreement, supporting players, officials and volunteers with high-quality […]

Black Cats end 27-year absence as reigning champions Southampton and global heavyweights complete blockbuster 2026 Boys’ Premier line-up After ending their eight-year exile from the Premier League last season Sunderland will make their long-awaited return to the Budget Energy SuperCupNI this summer. It’s 27 years since the last time the Black Cats took part in […]

The Board of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI has appointed William Campbell as a Director following his departure from the Irish Football Association after 38 years of service. Campbell, the association’s longest-serving member of staff, held a number of senior roles during his time, most recently serving as Head of the Chief Executive’s Office. Over nearly […]

Liverpool to make historic debut in Premier Girls’ section at this summer’s SuperCupNI Premier League giants Liverpool will make their Budget Energy SuperCupNI debut in the Premier Girls section this summer. The Anfield Reds, who have been long-time supporters of the tournament, participate in the girls’ section for the very first time, joining 2024 winners […]