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Bayer Uerdingen Pokal

18 - 19 May 2024
, Krefeld
Conviviality definitely comes a close second
Internationaal jeugdvoetbaltoernooi in Uerdingen, Duitsland: Bayer Uerdingen Pokal
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Participating countries: 
Austria Belgium Denmark France Germany Netherlands Luxembourg Switzerland

FC Bayer Uerdingen is well known to footballing insiders. In the '80s and '90s, the club played in Germany's top tier. They are still ambitious in terms of professional football, but the Bayer Uerdingen Pokal has also become a fixture in the diary. The tournament takes place at a beautiful, large sports park on the banks of the Rhine. The grounds are decked out with festive decorations for the occasion and naturally features a BBQ and additional kiosks but also a "beach park" where you can chill out between and after matches. Football takes first place during the Bayer Uerdingen Pokal, but conviviality comes a close second.

Age Categories: 
U11, U12, U13, U15, U17, U19
Organiser: 
SC Bayer 05 Uerdingen e.V.
Teams: 
100
First edition: 
2013
Friday
Afternoon /
Arrival: check-in with welcome address and information from our on-site employees at the five-star sports park which is home to Bayer Uerdingen in Krefeld. You will be informed in person about your stay and the tournament.
Evening /
Free time. See tourist information for some great tips.
Saturday
Daytime /
Opening ceremony in the cosy stadium of SC Bayer 05. Start of the match programme. The tournament will take place on the attractive, spacious sports park which is home to Bayer Uerdingen. The matches will be officiated by referees from FV Niederrhein e.V
Evening /
Leisure time.
Sunday
Daytime /
Continuation of the match programme. Qualification matches and finals followed by prize-giving ceremony in the event area of the sports park.
Afternoon /
UEFA Respect ceremony: every participant receives a medal on the podium.
Evening /
Free time or departure home

 See tourist information for some great tips.

Monday
Morning /
Departure.

The Bayer Uerdingen Pokal is organized by the former Bundesliga Club FC Bayer 05 Uerdingen in collaboration with the regional football association. The club has 29 teams, of which 24 are youth teams.

The Bayer Uerdingen Pokal is played at the 5 star SC Bayer 05 Uerdingen sports grounds. The impressive 25-hectare park offers, among other things, 9 pitches, a large stand at the main pitch, sports halls, a beach club, and a big restaurant with a terrace. During the tournament, all of this is supplemented with a grill, a soda bar and all sorts of gaming facilities.

Legend
  • Hostel
  • Hotel
  • School/Sportshall
  • Youth accommodation
Krefeld

Krefeld (222,000 inhabitants) is located on the west bank of the Rhine, halfway between Duisburg and Düsseldorf. With four clubs in the German Bundesliga, this region is a real hot spot for football fans. The borough of Uerdingen, bounded on one side by the Rhine, is part of Krefeld. The historic city of Krefeld has a pleasant, car-free centre with all the familiar attractions of a lively shopping centre. And if you do want to check out Düsseldorf, you can be in its famous old town in less than half an hour.  

Düsseldorf

For a night out, you have to head to Düsseldorf. This famous historical and tourist city has 600,000 inhabitants and is famous for its dazzling nightlife. It's not only the 'Altstadt' (the old town), with more than 300 cafes and clubs, that's a great night out, but also the trendy area around Nordstrasse. Düsseldorf is 25 kilometres from Krefeld.

Sporthall Bayer Uerdingen
School/Sportshall

Multi-sports association SC Bayer 05 Uerdingen has an impressive sports park with various accommodations, including a sturdy sports hall. During the Bayer Uerdingen Pokal, the hall is available for accommodation of the participants. The hall is located right next to the club house and the "beach club" where meals are used. A great place for a nice stay.

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A&O Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof
Hostel

If you want to experience everything Düsseldorf’s dynamic centre has to offer, a&o Hostel Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof is the perfect place to stay. It is just a 10-minute walk from both Königsallee with its elegant stores and galleries and the vibrant Carlsplatz, which is home to a market. Keep walking and you’ll find yourself in the historic city centre with its endless restaurants, pubs and terraces. The hostel has all the facilities a guest could need for a pleasant stay, including a spacious, well-furnished lobby with lounge sofas, a bar, a game zone and large, bright bedrooms.

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Jugendherberge Düsseldorf
Youth accommodation

City Youth Hostel Düsseldorf is a modern hostel located in a quiet neighbourhood near the left bank of the Rhine. Simply cross the 1000m long Rheinkniebrücke, follow the car-free right bank for one kilometre, and you are right in the popular centre of Düsseldorf. The accommodation is functionally furnished, but the bright colours and high-quality materials give the interior a feeling of comfort. The lounge with seating areas, coffee bar and free WiFi has the atmosphere of a living room. The green outdoor area and terrace on the south side can be accessed directly from the lounge.

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H2 Hotel Düsseldorf City
Hotel

The imposing, brand new H2 Düsseldorf City hotel is located right in the center of Düsseldorf, a few kilometers from the lively “Altstadt” - Düsseldorf's hot spot. Due to the central location of the hotel, the car can remain in the parking garage. Shopping streets, entertainment venues and the Rhine promenade are within easy reach. The hotel is spacious and nicely decorated by a combination of fresh colors and an industrial look and offers numerous amenities for a pleasant stay. The spacious rooms are pleasantly furnished with comfortable bunk beds in the larger rooms.

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DJH Ratingen
Youth accommodation

DJH Jugendherberge Ratingen is located on the edge of a forest and farmland, just a couple of kilometres from the former fortified town of Ratingen. Düsseldorf is a 20-minute drive away. The hostel has bright, attractively furnished common areas and a large wooded garden replete with cabins, recreational equipment and a number of picnic tables, as well as a large playing field (ideal for sports). It’s perfect for groups who want to spend a great weekend together.

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H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Hotel

The robust H2 Dusseldorf Seestern hotel is located on the west bank of the Rhine, 4 kilometers from the lively "Altstadt" - the hot spot of Düsseldorf. The nearby metro station takes you to the popular city center in 10 minutes. A few hundred meters along the Rhine there is a recreation area where you can kick a ball and swim. The car can therefore remain standing. The hotel is spacious and nicely decorated by a combination of fresh colors and an industrial look and offers numerous amenities for a pleasant stay. The spacious rooms are comfortably furnished with comfortable bunk beds in the larger rooms.

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Prices mentioned are 'from' prices and are subject to availability. All information in this pricelist is based on the prices and taxes that are known on 1 July each year. Euro-Sportring reserves the right to change prices if costs and/or taxes increase in the intervening period. No rights can be derived from these prices. In addition to the cost of participation per person, an administration fee of € 190 / £175 per team will be charged.