U-12 · Europe’s Next Generation

The stage for
tomorrow’s stars.

An elite U-12 tournament: the OnSide Futures Cup brings the youth academies of Europe’s biggest clubs together for two days of top-level football — the stars of tomorrow, on one stage, streamed live and recorded. A travelling cup: the first edition was played in Bremen, the next one will be announced soon.

What is the Futures Cup?

Where tomorrow’s stars play today.

The OnSide Futures Cup is an invitational tournament for the U-12 teams of Europe’s leading professional academies. The players are 11 and 12 years old — the age at which the next generation of top talent takes shape. Twelve academies, two days, every team against every other: a first look at the players who may headline Europe’s stadiums in ten years’ time.

U-12Academy teams of Europe’s top clubs — players aged 11 and 12
12Academies from Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium
66Matches over two days — round robin, everyone plays everyone
LIVEStreamed live and recorded — Saturday’s matches available on demand
Edition #1 · Bremen 2026

Champion

The twelve academies

The teams

Tap a team photo to view it in full.

Final standings

All 12 teams

Results

Every match

Saturday 9v9 · Sunday 6v6 Twin — each Twin match is scored per half (win 1–0, draw 1–1, loss 0–1) and summed.

Match videos

On demand

Every match that was streamed live, cut into single recordings. Pick a day or a team.

Next edition

New city. Same mission.

The Futures Cup travels. Dates and location of the next edition will be announced here — clubs and partners interested in hosting or joining are welcome to get in touch.

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