Tournament Overview

Welcome to the Hageland Cup, where football dreams come alive for some 250 teams across Europe!

Taking place over the Spring Bank Holiday in May, this two-day tournament is the ideal quick getaway, with a choice of accommodation options that are perfect for groups. The tournament welcomes both boys and girls, and attracts teams from many countries including Poland, Switzerland, Spain and Cambodia! This is the ULTIMATE international football opportunity – every game offers growth!

With exciting activities like the renowned Bobbejaanland Theme Park nearby, it’s the perfect blend of football excitement and unforgettable team experiences! Create memories that last long after the final whistle!

Fri 23rd – Mon 26th May 2025

Packages from
£385pp

 

Price based on:

42 people travelling, 4 days / 3 nights, Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May 2025
Staying at Sunparks Kempense Meren (Self-Catered)
Return Coach and Ferry travel via Dover/Calais
Tournament entry for one team into Hageland Cup

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Biggest youth tournament in Belgium!

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U8 to U17 Boys teams

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Represent your club and country

Awards night and trophies

Post tournament awards presentation

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Travel by coach or air

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European Age Groups

U8 to U17 Boys teams.

Please speak to your tour consultant to clarify the age group rules.
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What to Expect

Day 1:

Morning: Board your coach from your club and depart for Dover before boarding the ferry.
Afternoon: Arrive at your holiday park and check-in to your accommodation. Check out the facilities!
Evening: Enjoy dinner in your accommodation or in a restaurant.

Day 2:

Morning: Your coach driver will take you to the tournament venue for your first day of matches. You will play up to 4 matches today with your results determining your ranking for Sunday.
Afternoon: Return to your holiday park for swimming and activities or choose to visit an amusement park.
Evening: Dinner at the holiday park with free time.

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Day 3:

Morning: Back to the tournament location for another morning of matches to determine your classification. Once your matches are finished there will be a presentation for all teams.
Afternoon: Enjoy your final afternoon in Belgium – why not visit a museum or take on the high ropes at the holiday park?
Evening: Get together as a team for a BBQ or a meal at the holiday park village.

Day 4:

Morning: You will need to check-out by 10AM and then board your coach for your journey back home.
Afternoon: Take the ferry back across the channel.
Evening: Arrive back at your club.

Please note, your matches at the tournament may take place in the morning or afternoon on both days. The schedule is confirmed one month before the tournament.

 

You’re in safe hands!

We work within the rules set out by the applicable sporting governing bodies to ensure we get things just right. What’s more, you can rest easy knowing that our ABTOT bond, ATOL license and ABTA membership mean your money is well protected.

What’s included in your package

  • Dedicated Tour Coordinator
  • Access to Customer Portal to manage booking and payments
  • Currency surcharge guarantee
  • 24 Hour access to our staff whilst on tour
  • Tourist Tax
  • Bed Linen
Why not treat yourself to an upgrade?

Want to make your time away more special? Whatever your thoughts are start talking to us and we’ll do everything we can to help.

Get in touch and we’ll discuss your needs

Accommodation

Sunparks Kempense Meren

Sunparks Kempense Meren is just 40 minutes from the Hageland Cup venues, this holiday park is a great option if you are looking to keep costs down while still staying in quality accommodation with a range of onsite activities.

  • Lakeside location with sandy beach
  • Holiday homes sleeping 2 to 10 people.
  • Twin bedrooms, lounge with TV and fireplace, kitchen, bathroom and private terrace with picnic table
  • Swimming pool with water slide, rapids and wave pool
  • Cycling and hiking trails and sports facilities such as beach volleyball, badminton, squash and more

Center Parcs De Vossemeren

Perfect for families, De Vossemeren is set in a forest with two lakes offering endless entertainment. This park is under an hour’s drive from the tournament location.

  • 5* Center Parcs with three standards of accommodation (Comfort, Premium or VIP)
  • Self-catered Cottage accommodation sleeping 2 to 8 people
  • Twin bedrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave and hob, bathroom and WC
  • Private patio area with garden furniture
  • Aqua Mundo with 4 water slides, rapids and snorkel pool
  • Village with shops, bars and restaurants
  • Discovery Bay, Action Factory, Water-ski and Aquapark

Aviva

We’ve got you covered!

For your financial security, you must have insurance when travelling with us, whether it be your own or the insurance we provide through Aviva. We highly recommend our insurance because it’s tailored specifically for sports groups and offers cover for Covid related cancellation and curtailment.

Things to do

When you’re not playing in the tournament, there’s so much to see and do in the surrounding area.

Highlights

  • Bobbejaanland Theme Park
  • Pakawi Animal Park
  • Plopsa Indoor Hasselt (indoor amusement park)
  • Breendonk Fort

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Bobbejaanland Theme Park

Pakawi Animal Park

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Breendonk Fort

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Looking for something
special?

Let us build your perfect football tour.

Don’t fancy a tournament but want to get away as a team? We’ve got you covered! From friendly fixtures to exciting excursions, we’ll offer an unforgettable experience for the whole team.

FAQ’S

  • What time of year can we go on tour?

    April and May are the best times of the year due to the availability for fixtures, although we can arrange tours from late August to early June.

    Unfortunately, we cannot arrange tours from Mid-June to mid-August as we cannot guarantee fixtures for you.

  • What is the deposit schedule?

    The deposit schedule will depend on your specific tour arrangements, but usually involves a per person deposit, followed by your final balance. For flight tours, we will also ask for the cost of the flights at the time of booking. Please discuss with your tour consultant.

  • Why should our club book with Sports Tours?

    We are one of the leading specialist Sports Tour Operators in the United Kingdom and Europe and have been organising tours for over 31 years. We have a real passion for sport, and this combined with a philosophy based on the commitment to provide the very best sports tours and festivals, both at home in the UK and overseas.

  • Are your tours financially protected?

    Absolutely! Sports Tours LTD is a fully bonded member of ABTA, the Association of British Travel Agents so you can be sure that the finances for your trip are in safe hands. By booking a package trip with Sports Tours your trip is automatically bonded by ABTA and protected by the ABTA Financial Protection Scheme.

FAQ’S

  • Why should our club book with Sports Tours?

    We are one of the leading specialist Sports Tour Operators in the United Kingdom and Europe and have been organising tours for over 30 years. We have a real passion for sport, and this combined with a philosophy based on the commitment to provide the very best sports tours and festivals, both at home in the UK and overseas.

  • Are your tours financially protected?

    Absolutely! Sports Tours LTD is a fully bonded member of ABTA, the Association of British Travel Agents so you can be sure that the finances for your trip are in safe hands. By booking a package trip with Sports Tours your trip is automatically bonded by ABTA and protected by the ABTA Financial Protection Scheme.

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