This is a great tournament which is very well run. There are good quality teams competing which is beneficial for the players’ development as well as making it a great spectacle for the parents who also travel with their teams.
Kanga Cup
The largest International Youth Football Tournament in the Southern Hemisphere!
KANGA CUP
Australia’s largest international youth football tournament. Each July, the Kanga Cup brings together thousands of young footballers from across Australia and around the world for a week of competition and unforgettable experiences in Canberra. Delivered by Capital Football, the Kanga Cup is a celebration of youth football.
what
Fun, Football and Friendship at the largest youth tournament in the Southern Hemisphere for U9-16.
when
The 2026 Kanga Cup will run from 13-17 July 2026
where
Canberra plays host to the Kanga Cup. Experience the hype of the youth tournament in our nation’s capital!
ROBERT DEL CHECCOLO, FOOTBALL MANAGER, ADELAIDE CITY JUNIORS
This is a great learning opportunity. It’s concentrated games within one week, providing a base to learn and develop skills.
MIKE SHANAHAN, COACH, CANBERRA GIRLS GRAMMAR UNDER 14’S PLATE
updates in 2026
- Tournament Referees: We encourage clubs to bring qualified match officials (holding a Game Leader, Junior Football Match Official, or higher qualification) to help meet demand. Referees can travel with their team to the same venue, be assigned to matches at the start of each day, and will receive payment on a per-match basis.
- Capping the total number of teams to 348 teams, focusing on the competition quality and value to participants.
- There will be no Opening Ceremony on Sunday prior to the tournament.
- Games across 6 venues (pending weather/field quality).
