Premier League: request submitted to UEFA to organise an international youth competition in 2026-27

The Premier League has submitted a request to UEFA for the authorisation to organise the 2026-27 Premier League International Cup, the European confederation announced on 24/04/2026.

This competition, first launched in 2014-15 and held annually (except between 2019 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic), features 32 teams (16 from the Premier League and 16 from foreign leagues) made up of players aged 16 to 21 (with the possibility of including one goalkeeper and three outfield players without age limits on the match sheet).

Played in a format including a group stage followed by a knockout stage, the competition is scheduled to take place between August 2026 and May 2027 in England. Matches will be held in the stadiums of participating English clubs and at neutral venues.

"The purpose of the Cup is primarily to give international club competition experience to young players, including those from clubs which do not regularly qualify for such international club competitions," UEFA said. The body added that interested parties may submit their comments on this application until…