Academy Cup · Melbourne · 2026
Junior Academy
Cup 2026
Boys & Girls · U7 – U13
Welcome back to the biggest Academy Cup competition! After an incredibly successful tournament in 2025, we're back — bigger and better than ever for 2026. Drawing talent from private academies nationwide, this three-day competition promises to be HUGE. Every moment will be filled with excitement, elite football, and unforgettable memories.
5+
Games Guaranteed
9
Age Categories
3
Days of Football
2
Centralised Venues
Key Details
Tournament Info
Dates
- Monday 29 June 2026
- Tuesday 30 June 2026
- Wednesday 1 July 2026
Venue
- Veneto Club, Bulleen
- Powerful Owl Park, Bulleen
Format
- Minimum of 5 games
- 5v5, 7v7 & 9v9
- 3m×2m & 5m×2m goals
- Every team plays in the finals series
Competition Format
How It Works
Accredited Referees
Qualified and accredited referees overseeing every match at every level.
5 Games Guaranteed
Every team plays a minimum of five games, no matter what.
Finals for Every Team
Every team will play in the finals series — no one misses out.
Real-Time Results
Live scoring, smooth scheduling, and professionally managed operations throughout.
Eligibility
Age Categories
Under 7
Born 2019
5v5
Under 8
Born 2018
7v7
Under 9
Born 2017
7v7
Under 10
Born 2016
9v9
Under 11
Born 2015
9v9
Under 12
Born 2014
9v9
Under 13
Born 2013
9v9
Girls U10
Born 2016
Girls Division
Girls U12
Born 2014
Girls Division
Div 1 & Div 2 registrations available. Divisions may be combined if minimum team requirements are not met.
Medals & Trophies
Prizes
Winners
Trophies awarded to all winning teams
Finalists
Medals awarded to all finalists
Entry Costs
Registration Fees
5v5 Format · U7 Only
Under 7
$350
per team
5v5 · 3m×2m goals
7v7 Format · U8 & U9
Under 8 & 9
$870
per team
7v7 · 5m×2m goals
9v9 Format · U10–U13 & Girls
Under 10–13
$990
per team
9v9 · Full size
Benefits
Why Enter?
Elite
Football.
Real
Results.
Register Now
Football.
Real
Results.
01
Elite-level competition in a professionally managed environment
02
Strictly academy-only for a consistent, high-quality standard of play
03
Centralised venue — easy access for teams, parents, and supporters
04
Professionally managed by the Sports Group Melbourne team
05
Accredited referees, real-time results, and smooth scheduling
06
Great team and parent atmosphere throughout the three days
07
Trophies for Winners & Medals for Finalists in every category
Important
Fixture requests can be submitted through the registration form. All requests must be submitted by Monday 1 June 2026. Once fixtures are released, changes cannot be accommodated.
Registrations Are Now Open
The Junior Academy Cup is a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills, passion, and unwavering dedication to football. Secure your team's place today.
Registrations close Monday 1 June 2026