This August Bank Holiday weekend, we’re bringing the World Cup energy to the south coast. The One Tournament World Cup 2026 is our biannual Pre-Season World Club Championship — a high-energy, professionally organised pre-season football festival designed to bring teams of all levels together before the 26/27 campaign kicks off with a cup/plate/shield two-day tournament format. If you’re looking for a summer staycation that builds team spirit, sharpens match fitness for pre season and creates unforgettable memories, this is it.
Boys: U7 – U12. Girls: U9 – U12
Format
- U7 – 3v3
- U8, U9 – 5v5
- U10, U11 – 7v7
- U12 – 9v9
Schedule
Teams based in Sussex and Hampshire only can do the tournament-only option, all other teams must book in for the 3 days at Seal Bay.
Day 1 Friday 28th August
- Team check-in
- Explore the resort
- Evening team activities
Day 2 Saturday 29th August
- Tournament group stages
Day 3 Sunday 29th August
- Cup / Plate / Shield Finals Day
- (Three trophies up for grabs – suitable for all abilities)
Day 4 Monday 30th August
- Check out & head home ready for 26/27
Academy players may play, but must play a year up. Teams will be asked about ability banding and will be placed in similar ability groups on day one. We have a cup/plate/shield knock out on day two based on day 1 performances.
Entry fees vary by age group. Any U.K. team whose club postcode is not in Sussex or Hampshire counties would need to book all players, coaches and spectators into accommodation at Seal Bay via the One Tournament Accomodation Packages. If you are based in Hampshire and West Sussex and want to stay onsite for the 3 days, you must book via this page too
Find out more and book via the organiser’s registration page.