Everything you need to know about BA Cup, America’s most prestigious amateur soccer tournament, and its official events in Buenos Aires, Riviera Maya, Barcelona, and Las Vegas. Find all the information regarding age categories, dates, venues, and registration here.
What is BA Cup and why is it America's most prestigious amateur soccer tournament?
BA Cup is the most prestigious amateur soccer tournament in America, recognized for its more than 15-year history and the high caliber of participating international teams. Its flagship event takes place in Buenos Aires, bringing that same organizational excellence to its independent tournaments in Riviera Maya, Barcelona, and Las Vegas.
Do the different cups form a circuit or are they independent tournaments?
They are independent tournaments organized under the BA Cup brand and quality standards. Each cup (Buenos Aires, Caribe, Europa, and Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup) is managed autonomously with its own venues, dates, and specific rules tailored to each destination.
Which age categories and divisions can participate in the tournaments?
All BA Cup tournaments feature female and male divisions, covering Youth, Junior, and Master/Adult categories. Specific age groups based on birth year are adapted to each tournament.
What are all the official BA Cup tournaments, their venues, and dates?
The official tournaments and their upcoming dates are:
BA Cup Buenos Aires (Argentina): December Edition: December 6 to 12, 2026. July Edition: July 25 to 31, 2027.
BA Cup Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup (USA): October 21 to 26, 2026, and February 11 to 16, 2027.
BA Cup Caribe (Riviera Maya, Mexico): March 4 to 8, 2027.
BA Cup Europa (Barcelona, Spain): October 11 to 15, 2027.
On what dates is BA Cup Las Vegas played?
BA Cup Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup has two official dates in the United States: the first edition will take place from October 21 to 26, 2026, and the second edition from February 11 to 16, 2027.
When are the BA Cup Buenos Aires editions held?
The main edition of BA Cup Buenos Aires takes place twice a year in Argentina: the year-end edition will be held from December 6 to 12, 2026, while the winter edition will take place from July 25 to 31, 2027. Both events bring together top international delegations across Youth, Junior, and Master categories.
When and where is BA Cup Caribe held?
BA Cup Caribe will take place from March 4 to 8, 2027, in Riviera Maya, Mexico. This independent tournament combines the competitive standards and organizational excellence of BA Cup with a unique international tourism experience.
When is BA Cup Europa held in Barcelona?
BA Cup Europa will take place from October 11 to 15, 2027, in Barcelona, Spain. It serves as the tournament’s European venue, where clubs and academies from all over the world compete in one of global soccer’s key capitals.