Budget Energy to return as SuperCupNI title sponsor for second year

Budget Energy will return as title sponsor of SuperCupNI for a second consecutive year, building on a landmark debut partnership that helped deliver one of the most memorable tournaments in the competition's 42-year history, according to Belfast Media Group.

The renewed partnership with the Northern Ireland energy provider signals the official start of preparations for the 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI, with anticipation building following a record-breaking 2025 edition. The tournament welcomed more than 60,000 spectators across 150 high-level matches, with boys' and girls' teams competing across five age groups.

The 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI will take place from Sunday 26 to Friday 31 July, welcoming a minimum of 62 boys' and girls' teams from across the globe. An opening ceremony at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Sunday 26 July sets the stage for a week of elite youth football featuring competitive fixtures across multiple age groups.

Sam Gamble, tournament coordinator at the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, said the continued support gives the organisation confidence and stability to plan well in advance. "Their commitment gives us the confidence and stability to plan well in advance and to deliver the tournament to the high standards that teams and players expect," he stated.

Sean O'Loughlin, managing director at Budget Energy, said the first year exceeded expectations. "The quality of football, the standard of organisation and the passion shown by players, volunteers and supporters alike underlined exactly why the Budget Energy SuperCupNI is regarded as one of the world's leading youth football tournaments," he noted.

The tournament also attracted international interest in 2025 both on and off the pitch, with appearances from football icons including Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick, alongside current Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill.

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