A perfect combination
Oostende is known as the ‘Queen of the Belgian coast’. Almost every street ends at the beach. A buzzing boulevard with countless pavement cafés and restaurants, lively shopping streets and a vibrant nightlife make Oostende a popular destination. For anyone who wants to combine all these aspects with an international youth football tournament, Oostende is the place to be.
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Program North Sea Trophy 2026
Sports facilities
The North Sea Trophy is played at the impressive De Schorre sports park in Ostend, a few kilometres from the beach and the city centre. The park has no fewer than 20 pitches, various clubhouses, canteens and a sports hall with a restaurant. During the tournament, the venue will host a large tent, terrace, food and drink stalls, bouncy castles and a stage. The event will also include numerous other activities. The sports park is only a stone's throw from the beach and the boulevard on the Belgian coast.
About the organiser of the tournament
The North Sea Trophy is organised by VC Vamos Zandvoorde. This club was established in 1941 as Union Zandvoorde. The main goal is to offer footballing youth in the Zandvoorde-Oostende region a solid football education and important values such as respect, Motivation and commitment.
Thing to do in and around Oostende
Oostende
Oostende (70,000 inhabitants) offers everything you would expect from a seaside town: an expanse of sea, a beautiful beach and a boulevard jam-packed with restaurants, cafés and hotels. In addition, the area behind the boulevard is riddled with shopping streets. In short: Oostende is a seaside town with an urban flair. De Schorre sports park is a couple of kilometres away from the centre and the boulevard.
Activities
Oostende Municipal Swimming Pool:
Is it too cold outside, or are you not keen on the salty seawater? Then head to the Oostende municipal swimming pool to cool off.
Fort Napoleon:
At the end of the 18th century, France annexed our provinces. Napoleon feared an English attack on the port of Oostende, so in 1811 he had an imposing fort built in the dunes: Fort Napoleon. It is now a museum, bistro and restaurant - it's really worth a visit.
The North Sea Trophy shows how special it is to play football on the Belgian coast. Matches at Sportpark De Schorre, the boulevard within walking distance, and a team weekend full of sea and beach give this tournament its own unique character. Want to discover more in this country? Check out all youth football tournaments in Belgium and choose the event that suits your team best.
Euro-Sportring also organizes many tournaments in other countries. Cross the Channel for a youth football tournament in England or experience French football culture at a youth football tournament in France. Each event combines sport with a new environment, giving your team more than just results to take home.
View the complete overview of international youth football tournaments and give your team a weekend full of football and new experiences.