Every season, thousands of young footballers embark on a journey with the same goal – to measure their strength against the best and experience a tournament that will be remembered for a lifetime. That is why the Grand Tour holds a special place in the
AFT calendar, as the second highest-ranked competition, right after the exclusive Elite Tour category.
This is not just another weekend tournament in the neighborhood – this is a true regional football expedition.
From country to country, from city to city
The Grand Tour caravan takes you through the most beautiful sports and tourist destinations in the region. It is a sports journey where landscapes, styles of play, and football schools change, but the quality remains at the highest level.
From the Adriatic coast and sea (Split, Zadar, Medulin, Izola), through mountain and river gems (Sarajevo, Bijeljina, Novi Pazar), all the way to the north and south of regional football (Subotica, Novi Sad, Podgorica, Kumanovo, Dojran), each stop on this map offers top-notch fields, well-equipped sports centers, and off-field activities that teams and parents love about these trips.
A challenge for regional giants: Where are Zagreb, Ljubljana, and Niš?
While smaller cities and proven football centers raise the bar year after year and host hundreds of teams from all over Europe, major regional centers like Zagreb, Ljubljana, or Niš still do not have a tournament that adequately matches this level of organization and international reputation.
The Grand Tour sets clear standards: top-notch refereeing, impeccable logistics, safety, and strong international competition. It is time for even the largest cities to recognize what is needed to organize events of this magnitude.
Why do clubs choose the Grand Tour?
• International football test – regular participants from the very top of European youth football bring a clash of different styles of play.
• Organization without compromise – clearly defined rules, adherence to schedules, and reliable technical support.
• More than victory – a place where coaches test the true limits of their teams, and children forge friendships that last for years.
Official Grand Tour destinations for the 2026/27 season:
First Steps – Split, Croatia
Dalmatinko Cup – Zadar, Croatia
Medulin Trophy – Medulin, Croatia
Piran Trophy – Izola, Slovenia
Šampion Junior Cup – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Following in the footsteps of Save Milošević – Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Podgorica Trophy – Podgorica, Montenegro
Eurosport Cup – Kumanovo, North Macedonia
Masters Cup – Dojran / Valandovo, North Macedonia
Subotica Trophy – Subotica, Serbia
Coerver Cup – Novi Pazar, Serbia
Vujadin Bošković Cup – Novi Sad, Serbia
Seal of quality and recommendation for the best
When a tournament carries the Grand Tour label, clubs do not guess – they know that top football and impeccable hospitality await them, justifying every kilometer traveled.
If you are looking for tournaments where you play against the best, learn from professionals, and build team spirit through travels in the region, the Grand Tour is the right map for your team.