IberCup Barcelona

The IberCup Barcelona is the one of the Spanish editions of the prestigious IberCup youth football tournament series, the first to take place in Catalunya, one the world’s top tourist destinations.

Played near Lloret de Mar, Barcelona in July, the tournament is at its 5th edition and will once again pit together some of the world’s top youth teams across a fantastic week of football and fun.

The IberCup is currently one of the most important youth football tournaments worldwide. 2023 will mark the 12th anniversary of this event which brings together players and teams from 50 different countries, as well as around 500 referees from 40 different nations. A week of competition, fantastic experiences and extraordinary opportunities in a competition that sees the participation of some of the TOP professional teams in the world.

Famous teams like FC Porto, SL Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, FC Zenit, Liverpool FC, Atletico de Madrid, PSG, Ol. Lyon, Ol. Marseille, Sevilla FC and Chivas Guadalajara have competed over the years.

Arrival day is Tuesday 11 Jul 2023 and departure day is afternoon/evening of Saturday 15 Jul 2023 or Sunday 16 Jul 2023.

Transfers to and from fields can include using Uber. This is done by each referee and then reimbursed after the tournament so please bear this in mind in terms of downloading the Uber app and linking a payment card to it.

By attending this tournament, included in the participation fee, you’ll receive:

– Accommodation for the entire tournament in Residence-style lodging;
– Full board across the week;
– Local public transport to and from games;
– Referee Abroad merchandise;
– Games with assistants and fourth officials, and possibility of using communication headsets;
– Finals in stadiums / possibility of appearing on live TV;
– A fantastic week of refereeing, friends, and fun!   

All referees over the age of 16 are welcome to apply for the Ibercup Barcelona.

Please note – if you are under the age of 18 you will need to travel with a responsible adult or have a full waiver signed by your parents/guardians sent to us before you travel.

Accommodation will be offered in a 3-star hotel in the city of Lloret de Mar. Rooms are based on triple occupancy.

The name of the hotel will be communicated in due course.

Lloret del Mar is a resort city on the Costa Brava, northeast of Barcelona. Lloret is famed for its “young crowd”, lnightlife, and the beach. It lies approximately 40 minutes away from Catalunya’s capital.

Barcelona is one the world’s top tourist destinations with warm weather, great night life and stunning beaches making it a highly desirable location.

In 1992, Barcelona gained international recognition by hosting the Olympic games which brought a massive upturn in its tourism industry.

This had the effect of changing the city in ways that are still felt today with neighbourhoods renovated (and in some cases leveled) and the intense focus of modern design permeating all aspects of life in Barcelona from public buildings to something as simple as a park bench or an event poster.

For visitors, this has translated into the very modern, yet incredibly old city you see now in the 21st century, where the new elements work to both preserve and celebrate the ancient.

This beautiful city is full of what European cities are known for (outdoor markets, restaurants, shops, museums and churches) and is fantastic for walking with an extensive and reliable Metro system for more far-flung destinations. The core centre of town, focused around the Ciutat Vella (“Old City”) provides days of enjoyment for those looking to experience the life of Barcelona while the beaches the city was built upon provide sun and relaxation during the long periods of agreeably warm weather.

The biggest international airport is Barcelona El Prat (BCN) which lies approximately 90 km from the tournament center. This airport is served by most European and non-European international airlines from a variety of different destinations all around the world.

Another easy way to reach Lloret de Mar is to travel directly to the Girona Airport that is approximately only 30 km from the tournament center and is served by many low-cost airlines, most notably Ryanair.