
LAOLA Cup
Join 200 other teams at Hamburg SV’s youth academy.
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 older age groups might want to visit the notorious Reeperbahn!
26th – 30th July 2021
Prices available on request

Hamburg is the location of Germany’s biggest youth football tournament, the LAOLA Cup – over 250 teams will enter in U9 to U19 Boys and U12 to U19 Girls age groups. You will play at Hamburg SV’s Academy and stay in hostel or hotel accommodation, with the chance to visit HSV or FC St. Pauli and enjoy Hamburg throughout the week!
European Age Groups
Boys Age Group | Format | Birth Dates |
---|---|---|
U9 | 7-a-side | Born on or after 1st January 2012 |
U10 | 7-a-side | Born on or after 1st January 2011 |
U11 | 7 or 8-a-side | Born on or after 1st January 2010 |
U12 & U13 | 9-a-side | Born on or after 1st January 2008 |
U14 & U15 | 11-a-side | Born on or after 1st January 2006 |
U16 & U17 | 11-a-side | Born on or after 1st January 2004 |
U18 & U19 | 11-a-side | Born on or after 1st January 2002 |
Dispensation for players born between September and December:
No dispensations at any tournaments
What to Expect
Day 1: Arrive in Hamburg and check in for the tournament from 14:00. Dinner will take place from 17:00 before the Opening Ceremony at 19:30.
Day 2: The tournament begins with Group Stage matches from 09:00. Dinner will take place at 18:00 with the evening free for your leisure activities.
Day 3: The tournament continues with Group Stage matches from 09:00. Dinner will take place at 18:00 with the evening free for your leisure activities.
Day 4: Your final group matches continue from 09:00, before finals. Dinner is again at 18:00 with the Award Ceremony and LAOLA Party from 19:30.
Day 5: Time to pack up and go home!

What’s included in your package
4 nights’ accommodation at a campsite, hostel or hotel
On a half-board or full-board basis
Travel to the tournament
By coach or air, and transfers in Hamburg
Use of facilities
Make the most of what your accommodation has to offer
Manage your booking online
Access to our online booking management system
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Accommodation
Depending on your budget you can choose from a variety of accommodation options in Hamburg on a half-board or full-board basis:
Options
- Campsite
- Hostel
- Hotels close to the venue
- Hotel in Hamburg
Book your tournament
Like what you see and want to start planning? The best way to get things moving is by speaking to one of our tournament advisors on 01708 565014 or by filling in an enquiry form online.

Things to do nearby
Hamburg is a vibrant city and there are plenty of options for your free time:
Highlights
- Shopping in Mönckebergstraße
- River Elbe tour
- Visit Jungfernstieg
- Hamburg Dungeon
- Miniature Wonderland
Absolutely brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed by all!
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