"Thumbs up for all those volunteers"
More than 600 games in one weekend: the organisers of the Arnhem Cup don't shirk a challenge! A sporting adventure awaits football fans in Arnhem at Whitsun. With around 200 teams, the Arnhem Cup is the Netherlands' biggest tournament over the Whitsun weekend. The organisers provide a carefully planned match schedule, a smoothly executed programme and of course great hospitality. According to one enthusiastic participant: "the tournament gets better every year, so thumbs up for all those enthusiastic volunteers." Add to that the charms of Arnhem's city centre, stretching along the banks of the Rhine, and the picture for a successful weekend is complete.
Photo gallery of previous Youth football tournaments
Program Arnhem Cup 2026
Sports facilities
The Arnhem Cup tournament will be played at the beautiful sports park of the organising clubs, vv ESA, Arnhemse Boys and vv Eldenia. All three sports parks have fantastic pitches, a cosy club house and changing rooms.
About the organiser of the tournament
The Arnhem Cup is organised by the Arnhemse Boys, vv Eldenia and vv ESA football clubs. Together, they have almost 3000 members.
Thing to do in and around Arnhem
Arnhem
Arnhem (165,000 inhabitants) is situated on the banks of the Rhine on the edge of a beautiful nature reserve in the Eastern Netherlands. The provincial capital rubs shoulders with De Veluwe national park, the biggest nature reserve in the Netherlands. South of the city lies the extensive rivers region. The lively city centre offers fantastic entertainment, with numerous lively terraces along Korenmarkt, and of course, a superb shopping centre.
GelreDome Stadium
The GelreDome is the home of the Arnhem professional football club, Vitesse. It's a special stadium which can quickly be converted into a concert hall: the grass is pushed back and the roof closes. Do you want to see that up close? Then take a tour of the stadium!
During the Pentecost weekend, on May 23 and 24, 2026, the Arnhem Cup kicks off in the vibrant city of Arnhem. Teams from across Europe compete in exciting, fair matches. Games are played on well-maintained grass and artificial pitches. The vibe? Intense on the field, friendly off it. A perfect football weekend for your team.
Arnhem has plenty to offer. Walk along the Rhine, visit a stadium or relax with your teammates on a terrace. Everything is close by. Accommodation is well arranged, so you can focus on football and fun. The Arnhem Cup keeps growing in popularity every year. No surprise – the tournament offers both quality and a great atmosphere. Want more options in the Netherlands? Check out all youth football tournaments in the Netherlands and find the one that suits your team best.