Int. Cordial Cup Tirol
22nd May to 25th Mai 2026
Every year at Pentecost, the Brixental Valley with its three villages – Brixen im Thale, Kirchberg and Westendorf – becomes the stage for one of Europe’s biggest youth football tournaments: the Int. Cordial Cup Tirol. Young teams from more than 15 nations come together in the Brixental Valley to compete in the U11, U13 and U15 categories and showcase their talent. For many rising players, the tournament is their first international football experience – filled with unforgettable emotions, international flair and true stadium atmosphere.
The official kickoff to the tournament weekend traditionally takes place at the big Opening Ceremony in Kirchberg in Tirol. International teams, the parade of flags and the incredible atmosphere turn the evening into a real goosebump moment for guests, families and football fans every year.
All event details & match schedules can be found here:
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The ultimate highlight in Kirchberg
When hundreds of young football talents from around the world march into Kirchberg, flags are carried through the village and the atmosphere in the stadium starts to build, one of the biggest highlights of the event season in the Brixental Valley begins. The official Opening Ceremony of the Cordial Cup Tirol creates unforgettable goosebump moments every year – international, emotional and full of football passion.
Don’t miss it!
checkWhen? Opening Ceremony on Friday, 22nd May 2026 | Int. Cordial Cup Tirol from 22nd-25th May 2026
checkStart? from 07:00 pm – traditional team parade from the village square to the football stadium in Kirchberg
checkOfficial welcome & ceremonial opening of the tournament
checkAround 3,000 young players from numerous countries
checkParade of nations & real football atmosphere
checkA special highlight for families, guests and football fans visiting the Cordial Cup Tirol
Watch the Final Matches via Livestream
The final matches of the Cordial Cup Tirol will be streamed live together with Streamster.TV. The livestream is already online and just waiting for kickoff.
👉 Livestream of the finals: Streamster.TV – Cordial Cup 2026 Livestream
FAQs
The Cordial Cup is one of Europe’s biggest international youth football tournaments and takes place every year during Pentecost in the Kitzbüheler Alpen region. More than 150 teams from numerous countries compete against each other in the U11, U13, U15 and U15 Girls categories. In addition to the exciting matches, the supporting program with the Opening Ceremony, team parade and final matches creates a unique tournament atmosphere throughout the region.
The Opening Ceremony marks the official start of the international youth football tournament in Kirchberg in Tirol.
The Opening Ceremony starts on Friday, 22nd May 2026 at 7:00 PM.
The program includes the traditional team parade, the official welcome and the ceremonial opening of the tournament.
The Opening Ceremony is a great experience for participants, families, guests and football fans alike.
