Premier League: 3 clubs involved in the new U-15 competition to be held in Beijing (China) in April 2026

The Premier League will organise the first edition of the "Next Gen Beijing Cup" tournament in Beijing from 03 to 12/04/2026 in order to "support youth football development in China", announced the English league on 19/03/2026.

The tournament, organised in collaboration with the Beijing Football Association, will bring together eight U-15 teams, including three from Premier League clubs (Arsenal FC, Aston Villa FC, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC) and five local teams, at the National Olympic Sports Centre in the Chinese capital, where the national youth football centre is located. The teams will be divided into two groups, with the winners progressing to the "Cup Final" and the runners-up to the "Shield Final".

"The Premier League’s Next Gen Cup is a youth-development tournament designed to provide a high-quality, competitive experience, alongside opportunities for young players to learn both on and off the pitch through cultural exchange and knowledge-sharing. The competition has been staged internationally in recent years in India, offering valuable exposure and development…