Manchester 2027
Manchester International 7v7 Tournaments — 2027
Three international youth football tournaments. Three weeks in Manchester. Bring your squad to compete against international opposition and experience football beyond the pitch.
Three tournaments. One city.
Choose the week for your age group. Each tournament follows the same overall 7v7 format, with a live draw, group stages and knockout rounds.
Manchester International 7v7
International 7v7 competition for U16 teams, combining a structured tournament with a wider football and cultural experience in England.
Manchester International 7v7
Bring your U18 squad to Manchester for international 7v7 competition, team experiences and opportunities to connect with players from other countries.
Manchester International 7v7
A dedicated international 7v7 tournament for the women's game, combining competitive football with a memorable team experience in England.
An experience built around your team.
Every squad has different ambitions and requirements. We work with coaches and clubs to shape an experience around their players, travel plans and objectives.
From accommodation and transport to additional training, fixtures, stadium visits and cultural activities, speak to our team about what matters to your group. We'll discuss the options and develop a tailored proposal.
A tournament run by people who know the game.
A real competitive stage
International opposition and a structured tournament format — the kind of environment where players find out who they really are under pressure.
An experience, not just fixtures
Tournament football wrapped in a wider week of training, culture and team-building — designed around your squad.
Delivered by people who know it
Led by Mark Hayes, with more than 20 years in football and a network across professional and grassroots football in the UK and internationally.
One point of coordination
Venues, fixtures, accommodation, transport and logistics all handled by Touchline — so coaches can focus on their players.
Why 7v7 works for development.
The 7v7 format is designed to put more of the game in every player's hands — more touches, more decisions and more responsibility.
We don't promise sporting outcomes. The 7v7 format is a development environment — the competition serves the player.
Play where football history was made.
Manchester is one of the historic homes of football. The tournaments are hosted in the North West of England — a region with deep football roots. We'll share the confirmed venue, its history and the facilities with you as part of your tailored proposal. We do not name a host club, university or academy as a confirmed partner until the arrangements are verified.
North West England
A region synonymous with English football, with world-class facilities and a genuine football culture.
A historic setting
The venue's history and its connection to the tournament are shared with you once confirmed.
Built for teams
Proper venues and a genuine competitive atmosphere, selected for the level of competition.
What the experience can include.
The exact programme is confirmed per tournament and per group. A tournament week is typically built around the following — some elements are subject to confirmation at the point of booking.
Tournament entry & fixtures
Entry, group-stage and knockout fixtures (final schedule subject to entry).
Accommodation
Quality, safe accommodation close to the venues, organised by age group and gender.
Meals
Catered meals planned around the playing schedule.
Local transport
All in-destination transfers and team transport handled.
Opening event & live draw
Welcome pack and an opening event with the live group-stage draw.
Trophy presentation & closing dinner
A finals day, trophy presentation and closing dinner.
Stadium visit
A stadium experience — subject to confirmation at the point of booking.
Cultural activities
Cultural and team-building experiences, where included in your itinerary.
International flights are typically arranged separately. We can discuss options and support as part of your tailored proposal. No prices are shown — every experience is configured around your team.
A sample tournament week.
Example Itinerary — Customised for Every Group
Here is how a week can look. The final schedule — including fixtures, venue details and timings — is confirmed once entries close. Every itinerary is tailored around your group.
Arrival & Welcome
Airport transfer, welcome pack and an opening event with the live draw.
Induction & First Fixtures
Facility induction, a training session and the first group-stage fixtures.
Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-scenes experience and further group-stage fixtures.
Stadium Experience
A stadium tour and leadership session, alongside fixtures — subject to confirmation.
Culture & Team-Building
Cultural and team-building activities — subject to confirmation.
Finals Day
Knockout stages and finals, a trophy presentation and a closing dinner.
Departure
Transfer to Manchester Airport and departure.
Real experiences. Real memories.
Genuine words from coaches and teams who have travelled and competed with Touchline. These reflect previous experiences — not the 2027 tournaments themselves.
A MASSIVE thank you to Mark for the amazing experience for the players and families on my team. It truly is something these families & I will remember forever. No question or request is ever too much for Mark, he will find a way to make the magic happen!
Craig Smillie
Head Coach, SPF New Jersey USA
When you send one of your teams to England from Washington, you expect professionalism. But when you work with Mark, you get a friend who looks after your team as if you had grown up together as childhood friends.
Jacobi Goodfellow
Seattle, Washington USA
Thank you to Mark so much for organising this trip. Thanks to Mark this trip became one of the best trips I have ever been on in my life. Thank you for making the trip unforgettable.
Gene Park
Utah Red Wolves USA
Thanks for everything that you did for our group of ladies Mark. Thank you so much for being such a great tour guide and host. Hope to see you in Portland some time!
Portland Thorns
USA
Led by Mark Hayes.
Global Tours & Tournaments Lead
Mark Hayes
Mark Hayes brings more than 20 years' experience in football, including senior roles as Chairman and Sporting Director. He has built an extensive network across professional and grassroots football in the UK and internationally, and leads Touchline International's global tours and tournaments programme — creating opportunities for players to travel, compete and experience football at the highest level.
You'll deal with Mark directly. Book a call to talk through your squad, your objectives and the experience you want to create.
Responsibility, clearly defined.
Travelling coaches remain responsible for their players while Touchline manages venues, fixtures, accommodation, transport and logistics. Here is how the responsibilities work.
Full safeguarding policies, welfare protocols, insurance recommendations and cancellation terms are shared as part of your tailored proposal. We do not make assurances that are not operationally deliverable.
Tournament questions, answered.
Three Manchester International 7v7 tournaments: Male U16 (25–31 July 2027), Male U18 (1–7 August 2027) and Female U16/U18 (8–14 August 2027), all in the North West of England.
Ready to bring your team to Manchester?
Tell us about your squad, your objectives and your travel plans. We'll discuss the tournament, explore the options and develop an experience around your requirements.