Uhrencup Pre-Season Tournament

The Uhrencup is the oldest international pre-season football tournament in Europe. In 2019, the participants were FC Crystal Palace, Eintracht Frankfurt, as well as Swiss teams BSC Young Boys and FC Luzern, with BSC Young Boys winning the tournament.

In 2018, the participants were Wolverhampton Wanderers, Feyenoord Rotterdam, as well as Swiss teams BSC Young Boys and FC Basel, with Wolverhampton winning the tournament.

The goal of the organisers is to create an outstanding experience for the participating teams and spectators. Each participating team will play two international friendly games.

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Participating Teams 2016 - 2019

2016: 52nd Uhrencup

Galatasaray SK
Borussia Mönchengladbach
BSC Young Boys
FC Zurich

2017: 53rd Uhrencup

Benfica SL
Stoke City FC
BSC Young Boys
Neuchâtel Xamax

2018: 54th Uhrencup

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Feyenoord Rotterdam
BSC Young Boys
FC Basel 1893

2019: 55th Uhrencup

Eintracht Frankfurt
Crystal Palace FC
BSC Young Boys
FC Luzern

Football package for visiting teams
  • Accommodation in a suitable local hotel/resort, experienced with football teams and camps
  • 50 guests (players, staff, management) in twin and single occupancy
  • Full board meal service
  • Water, tea, coffee, fruit juices with meals
  • Afternoon snack (coffee, tea, cake, fruit)
  • Night snack on the floor
  • 1 - 2 complimentary upgrades to higher room categories for staff members
  • Separate dining room, storage room, massage/physical therapy and meeting rooms
  • Laundry service twice daily (training sets)
  • Training sessions on natural grass pitches
  • Use of spa and gym areas in the hotels
  • Transportation locally (team coach and kit van)
  • Professional assistance and support throughout your stay in Switzerland
  • A participation fee is offered to (partially) cover package costs.