Huge Opening Event
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The opening event will feature music, entertainment, various soccer competitions, and a wide range of activities, including soccer-related ones.
Come join us for the grand opening event of the Kronborg Cup 2026!
With Kronborg Castle as the backdrop, the tournament kicks off with a spectacular opening event at Kulturhavnen in Helsingør.
The opening event will feature music, entertainment, various soccer competitions, and a host of activities—including soccer-related ones—that will make the day an unforgettable experience.
The celebration will conclude with a massive parade through the streets of Helsingør.
The opening event will feature food trucks serving grilled food and other delicacies. Be sure to also visit Værftets Madmarked, which offers culinary experiences from around the world.
Kronborg Cup 2026
Free admission for EVERYONE
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026
The event will take place in the square in front of Kulturværftet in Helsingør
Entertainment
Activities
March
Activities at the Site in 2026
Tournament on an inflatable field (5v5)
Get in shape for this weekend's matches. Part of DBU Sjælland's soccer zone.
eSoccer Towers (with FIFA 25) — Are you the fastest on the joystick?
Play an online soccer match with your idols against your friends in FIFA. Part of DBU Sjælland's soccer zone.
Human Football
Play side by side with your friends, strapped in like a foosball game.
Soccer darts—can you hit the bullseye?
Hone your precision skills by hitting the bullseye. Part of DBU Sjælland's soccer zone.
Bumber Balls
Run and play inside a big inflatable ball.
Play against Denmark's best street players
Give street soccer a try.
Street Soccer and Panna
Learn new cool tricks, freestyle, and play 1-on-1. Part of DBU Sjælland's soccer zone.
Axe Throw
Practice your accuracy with axe throwing.
Girl Power Zone
Girl Power Zone, where girls can try their hand at a fun obstacle course featuring soccer drills and win cool prizes.
Sumo suit
Are you ready to take on the challenge wearing a sumo suit?
Waterballs
Jump into the Øresund without getting your feet wet—inside a waterproof ball.
PROGRAM 2026 The program will be updated no later than August 1, 2026
2:00 p.m. - Welcome
Kronborg Cup 2026 Opening Event Kicks Off—DJ Kicks Off the Main Stage
2:15 p.m. - Karate demonstration
A breathtaking display of precision using karate techniques
2:30 p.m. - Soccer Tricks
Check out the wildest soccer tricks and freestyle moves
3:00 p.m. - Karate demonstration
A breathtaking display of precision using karate techniques
3:30 p.m. - Soccer Tricks
Check out the wildest soccer tricks and freestyle moves
4:00 p.m. - Karate demonstration
A breathtaking display of precision using karate techniques
4:30 p.m. - Soccer Tricks
Check out the wildest soccer tricks and freestyle moves
5:00 p.m. - Lineup for the opening march
Team Introduction
5:05 p.m. - Opening Remarks
Benedikte Kiær, Mayor & Frank S. Jensen, Kronborg Cup
5:15 p.m. - Opening March
The teams walk together through the streets of Helsingør
6:00 p.m. - Dinner at Værftets Madmarked
Exclusively for participants staying on-site
6:00 p.m. - Thanks for today
Have a great game on Saturday and Sunday!
*The program is subject to change
The Great March
Get out your club jerseys, flags, and cheers. Accompanied by music and a festive atmosphere, each participating club will be introduced, and then all participants will march through downtown Helsingør, where the local residents will welcome them to the city. It’s always a truly memorable experience for the players to be part of this grand parade filled with dancing, fun, and high spirits. Line up for the opening parade at 5:00 p.m., and the parade kicks off at 5:15 p.m., when the first clubs set off.
The Kronborg El Cup will be held as an opening tournament in conjunction with the opening event at Helsingør Kulturhavn. We welcome everyone, regardless of skill level.
Is it possible to arrive directly at the opening event (before checking in at the accommodation)?
Yes, you’re more than welcome to do that, but we recommend that teams check in at their accommodations and then head down to the opening event if they’ve booked a bus. If you’re arriving in your own bus or car, you’re welcome to go directly to the opening event.
How do you get to and from the opening event?
Shuttle buses will run all Friday afternoon from the accommodations to the opening event at Kulturhavnen and back. To use the shuttle buses, you must select this option. Kulturhavnen is just a 2-minute walk from Helsingør Station, where the Kystbanen train runs directly to the station and ferries from Sweden dock. There are several parking options available at Kulturhavnen.
Is admission to the opening event free for everyone, or is it only for teams staying at the venue?
Yes, admission is free for everyone—including participants who are not staying at the venue. We hope to see as many people as possible at the opening event, which will feature a variety of activities, contests, a concert, an opening march, and much, much more. It’s always a great experience for the players to be part of the grand march through the streets of Helsingør, accompanied by music and battle cries.
Is admission free for all the activities at the opening event?
Most activities simply require you to show up, and admission is free. However, there are a few activities that, for various practical reasons, require you to make a reservation before the opening event. You can read more about this and reserve a spot here (link to subpage).
When should we be ready for the opening march?
The lineup for the opening march through the city of Helsingør is at 5:00 p.m., and the march begins at 5:15 p.m., when the first clubs set off. The clubs march together as a single group.
Can you buy food and drinks at the opening event?
Yes, you can, and there’s a wide variety to choose from! At the event venue, there will be food trucks and grills serving food and drinks, as well as Spisehuset at Kulturværftet. You can also visit Værftets Madmarked, which is located right next to the event venue. Please note: Dinner for guests staying overnight is included in the accommodation package.
BUS TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE OPENING EVENT
On Friday, there will be a shuttle bus from the school to the opening event at Kulturhavnen, Allegade 2, 3000 Helsingør, and back.
The Kronborg Cup is an international soccer tournament for youth teams—the largest tournament on Zealand—held every year during the last week of the summer school break.
