NIKA CUP 2026 international youth football tournament begins in Belgrade

The inaugural NIKA CUP 2026, an international youth football tournament, has officially commenced at the T6 Nika Sports Center near Belgrade. The event features over 50 domestic and international clubs competing in categories for players born in 2014 and 2015.

In addition to the football matches, the tournament includes a FUN zone with educational and creative activities, such as Minecraft workshops at the Serb Craft stand, an Illusion Museum, and educational content from the Red Cross. Major sponsors and partners include Lidl, Nike, and Interfast. The tournament is being broadcast by Una TV and TV Arena, with the latter providing live coverage of the semi-finals and finals.