LAOLA Cup
Tournament Overview
Hamburg is a beautiful city and is a great choice for your next football tour. You can experience a harbour tour on the River Elbe, browse the shops in the Mönckebergstraße or discover the historic Speicherstadt, with many special buildings and popular leisure activities such as the Hamburg Dungeon and Miniature Wonderland.
The tournament is hosted at the HSV Sports Complex, the home of Hamburg SV’s youth teams. The venue boasts 11 grass and artificial pitches, a central hub, and great links to the city.
Your group will be able to pick from a range of accommodation options including hotels, hostels, schools (with camp beds) or a campsite.
Mon 24th – Fri 28th July 2023
Packages from
£315pp
Price based on:
47 (+1 free) people travelling (+1 driver), 5 days 4 nights, Monday 24th to Friday 28th July 2023
5 Days’ coach hire and return ferry crossings (Dover-Calais)
4 Nights’ Half Board accommodation at in a hotel, hostel, school (with camp beds) or a campsite (full board options also available)
Tournament Entry
Opening Ceremony
24/7 support
More than 200 teams from all over the world
Play at Hamburg SV’s academy
5 days of football and fun
European Age Groups
U11 to U19 Boys & U13 – U19 Girls teams.
Please speak with us to confirm which age group you will enter, as European age groups differ to English age groups.
What to Expect
Day 1:
Morning: Depart your club by coach and drive to Dover for the ferry crossing.
Afternoon: Travel through France, Belgium, and Holland, arriving at your accommodation in the afternoon.
Evening: Attend the Tournament Opening Ceremony.
Day 2:
Morning: Travel to the venue for your first round of matches versus European opposition.
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon in Eindhoven and enjoy a tour of the PSV Eindhoven stadium.
Evening: Relax at the accommodation
Day 3:
Morning: Back to the sports ground for your second round of matches.
Afternoon: Free time in the afternoon.
Evening: Enjoy your night on tour with a group meal.
Day 4:
Morning: The tournament continues with the final group matches before the finals.
Afternoon: Free time in the afternoon.
Evening: Dinner for all teams with and award ceremony and LAOLA Party for all teams.
Day 5:
Morning: You will board the coach at 10am for your journey home.
Evening: Return home to your club.
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, all of our tours are covered by our ABTA and ATOL bonds, so you can rest assured that your money is in safe hands.
What’s included in your package
- 5 Days’ coach hire
- Return ferry crossings (Dover-Calais)
- 4 Nights’ Half Board accommodation at in a hotel, hostel, school (with camp beds) or a campsite (full board options also available)
- Tournament Entry
- Opening Ceremony
- 24/7 support
Why not treat yourself to an upgrade?
Our standard packages at Center Parcs Limburgse Peel are based on Comfort cottages. Please let us know if you’d like to upgrade to VIP Cottages.
Get in touch and we’ll discuss your needs
Accommodation
Your group will be able to pick from a range of accommodation options including hotels, hostels, schools (with camp beds) or a campsite.
Options
- Campsite
- Hostel
- Hotels close to the venue
- Hotel in Hamburg
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 nearby
Hamburg is a vibrant city and there are plenty of options for your free time:
Highlights
- Hamburg SV Stadium Tour
- Harbour Boat Tour
- FC ST. Pauli Stadium Tour
- Sight seeing tour
- Arriba Water Park
Absolutely brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed by all!
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
