BEACH SOCCER YOUTH CUPS

NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

The England Youth Beach Soccer Championships are the official national pathway for young players aged 6–18, delivered across multiple counties and culminating in the prestigious National Finals.

These championships form the foundation of England Beach Soccer’s talent development system, feeding directly into the U14 and U16 England squads and ultimately into the senior men’s and women’s national teams.

County Championships
(May–July 2026)

Hosted by County FA partners across England
Open to clubs, schools, and community teams
Age categories: U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U18
Winners and runners-up qualify for the National Finals

County Partners:

Hampshire
Sussex
Cornwall
Devon
Northumberland

National Finals – Isle of Wight

Dates: 25–26 July & 1–2 August 2026
Location: Appley Beach, Ryde
Sanctioned by: Hampshire FA
Brings together top youth teams from every county
Celebrates the highest level of youth beach soccer in England

Talent Pathway Activation

The Championships are a gateway to England Beach Soccer’s formal talent pathway:

County Talent Matches
England U14 & U16 squads
Pathway leads to international representation and senior team progression

Recent Success:

England U16 crowned European Champions in Porto
8 players followed the full youth pathway from U8 to gold medal
Ashton (England #10) named MVP and Golden Foot winner

Why it matters

The Youth Championships:
Structured development for players
Pathway from grassroots to elite
Celebrate homegrown talent

Age Groups & Event Dates:

LOCATION: Appley Beach, Isle of Wight

FORMAT: Group stage → Knockouts → Final

CATEGORIES: Boys & Girls

Saturday July 25th

U9 Mixed (Boys & Girls)
U11 Boys
U14 Boys

Sunday July 26th

U8 Mixed (Boys & Girls)
U10 Boys
U12 Boys

Saturday August 1st

U7 Mixed (Boys & Girls)
U10 Girls
U16 Girls

Sunday August 2nd

U12 Girls
U13 Boys
U14 Girls
U15/16 Boys

Please note:

Full schedules will be released after registration closes.

How to Enter....

Follow this link to EventBrite to sign up
Complete the online entry form
Pay the entry fee
EBSA will contact you with an online form to submit club and squad details
Receive confirmation from England Beach Soccer