SuperCupNI parade time, route, and special guest information

64 teams will arrive in Northern Ireland from across the globe to take part in the world-renowned international youth football tournament.

As always the competition kicks off with the Welcoming Parade through the streets of Coleraine.

Welcoming over 60 teams from around the world for SuperCupNI

When and Where is the Welcoming Parade?

The welcoming parade for the 2024 SuperCupNI be held in Coleraine on Sunday, July 21.

What time will it start?

The parade will leave Coleraine Town Hall at The Diamond at 7pm and proceed through the town via Church Street, Railway Road, to Ballycastle Road and in to Coleraine Showgrounds for the Opening Ceremony at 7.45pm. Admission to Coleraine Showgrounds for the Opening Ceremony is free.

Crowds taking in the Opening Ceremony at Coleraine Showgrounds

Who is this year’s Special Guest?

Officially opening the tournament this year is Northern Ireland and Leeds United legend Stuart Dallas who played in the tournament several times in his youth.

Stuart Dallas in action as Northern Ireland faced Hungary in 2022

SuperCupNI chair Victor Leonard said the organisers of the tournament were delighted when Stuart agreed to open the 2024 tournament. “Stuart’s journey as a footballer is one which we believe will resonate with so many of the young people participating in the tournament this summer.”

“He shone in the domestic game locally with Coagh United and Crusaders, before making the well-deserved move to England and you could see from the reaction of Stuart’s announcement that he was having to retire due to injury, just how well respected he is in the game.

“Stuart has been very fulsome of his praise for the tournament, and I know he has very fond memories of his time playing with County Tyrone.”

Celtic celebrate winning the 2023 SuperCupNI Minor Section

When do the matches begin?

The action gets underway the next day on Monday 22nd July, across three male age groups and two girls’ age groups, with the tournament concluding with finals day on Friday 26th July.

MULTI-MATCH TICKETS AND PROGRAMMES

Information on admission, multi-match tickets, free venues and where to get the official 2024 tournament programme, click here.