2023

National Finals

14 Age groups

Upwards of 400 teams attending. Boys tournament U10 - U18. Girls tournament GU12 - GU18. Age groups relate to season 2026/27.

The Country's Best Teams

Teams from all over the country represent their nearest town or city all with a chance of becoming ACES National Champions

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Our vision has always been about attracting the best teams to compete, to showcase talent on a national scale.

THE ACES NATIONALS 2026 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

The 18th annual ACES Nationals 2026 football tournament will be held over four weekends in May & June. An invitation only tournament open to elite junior boys and girls football teams, all in with a chance to represent their towns or cities for a shot at the prestigious ACES National title.

The tournament is held at the superb facilities of the University of Nottingham’s Riverside Sports complex, Lenton Lane NG7 2SA.

May 30th – u10 boys & u14 boys

June 6th – u11 boys & u15 boys

June 7th – u12 boys & u16 boys

June 13th – u12 girls & u15 girls

June 14th – u13 girls & u16 girls

June 20th – u14 girls & u18 girls

June 21st – u13 boys & u18 boys


Scouts from professional clubs across the premier, WSL and football league attend the event on the lookout for potential stars.

Each year The ACES Nationals is fully sanctioned by the Football Association prior to the tournament commencing.

Are you league champions or county cup winners in your town/city? Register interest below!

HAS YOUR CLUB GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

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A DAY AT THE ACES

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