The scene is set for the 36th annual Bayhill Cup tournament for u-19 soccer players at Erica Park in Belhar. The tournament kicks off on Wednesday 16 April and concludes with the final on Monday 21 April at the Athlone Stadium.
The launch was held on Saturday 15 March at the Civic Centre in Cape Town and the City of Cape Town is once again proud to support the event by providing venues and related services.
“We are just as excited as the teams and look forward to kick-off . Players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. Not only is the tournament a great opportunity for families, supporters and the broader community to come out in numbers and support the teams, but it also is a platform for players with exceptional skill to further their sporting career,” said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham.
“The Bayhill Premier Cup organising committee is geared and ready for action after a successful tournament launch and groups draw. We are particularly interested in seeing how our local talent will fare against the teams travelling from abroad as well as the professional teams from outside the province. The draw set the tone for what is poised to be one of the best tournament editions’ yet. There are definitely going to be some great matchups which will be revealed once the fixtures are released later this month. We extend a special vote of thanks to all our partners and sponsors without whom this event wouldn’t be possible. Good luck to all the teams as they prepare for BPC2025. We appeal to our communities to get behind the boys as they vie for top spot at Athlone Stadium on April 21. Get your tickets and let’s fill the stadium and give these players the atmosphere they deserve,” says Rayaan Alie, Bayhill Premier Cup Tournament Director.
Tickets for the games at Erica Park will be sold at the gate, limited to approximately 3 800 maximum venue capacity. Tickets for the final at Athlone Stadium will need to pre-booked online.
A total of 32 teams will compete in eight groups – the Western Cape is represented by 18 teams with 14 from other provinces and abroad.
Now that the groups have been locked in, teams can finalise their tournament strategies.
