The final goal has been scored, the final match has ended, and the final medals have been awarded at the 2023 Kronborg Cup! It was fantastic to see all the participants again at the opening event and out on the fields, as well as all the spectators on the sidelines.

2023 was a record year for the Kronborg Cup in terms of the number of overnight stays. Approximately 2,500 participants stayed overnight this year in connection with the Kronborg Cup.

This year’s opening event featured, among others, a visit from Christopher Aarlit Bach, who brought great joy and excitement to the stage with his freestyle shows, followed by the opportunity to play 1-on-1 and have photos taken. A number of the Kronborg Cup’s partners had organized various activities, all of which set the stage for a fantastic event. As a new feature this year, the opening march kicked off from the stage with a performance by Wafande. This set just the right mood before all participants set off on the grand march through the city of Helsingør, accompanied by festive music and chants in all the Scandinavian languages.

"It was a really great afternoon with many visitors and participants, as well as locals who stopped by Kulturhavnen. We want to create an event that not only attracts all participants as a warm-up for the weekend’s matches, but also locals and tourists who want to try out different activities and, above all, experience the atmosphere and sense of community that a soccer tournament for children and young people creates. It was a truly festive afternoon thanks to all the visitors and the activities organized by our partners, says Frank S. Jensen, who was in charge of the opening event.

On Saturday morning, the 2023 Kronborg Cup officially kicked off for the more than 500 participating teams. No fewer than 1,350 matches were played over the weekend, featuring many spectacular goals—a total of 5,800, in fact—serving as excellent preparation for the fall season. 

The atmosphere on the sidelines was great, and the weather was on the side of the players and spectators for most of the weekend. The Kronborg Cup is a recreational tournament focused on the game itself and preparations for the fall season. But on Sunday afternoon, the winners of each division were to be honored at an awards ceremony at each of the seven venues. In the younger age groups, commemorative medals are awarded to each team.

"It was fantastic to see all the participants on the fields. Overall, the tournament went really well, and we could really sense the participants’ joy at returning to a soccer tournament after the summer break, where the young people could once again come together around soccer," says Frederik Hertz, chair of the Kronborg Cup steering committee.

Thank You to Volunteers and Partners
On behalf of the Kronborg Cup, we would like to extend a big thank you to all volunteers and partners.

Over the weekend, 800 volunteers helped ensure that the entire event ran smoothly and that the many thousands of visitors had a great time.

The chair of the Kronborg Cup steering committee cannot imagine the Kronborg Cup taking place without the help of volunteers:

"A big thank you goes out to all the volunteers at the schools, the venues, the opening event, and the many volunteers 'behind the scenes' who have spent hours, days, and weeks helping with the Kronborg Cup. It would not be possible to host such a large tournament with several thousand participants spread across so many different locations without the volunteers,”

A special thank you also goes out to all of the Kronborg Cup’s sponsors and partners from Nick Rubin, chairman of Kronborg Cup Event:

"We are delighted by the tremendous support we receive from our partners and sponsors, who back the Kronborg Cup year after year. They are helping to steer the Kronborg Cup in a truly exciting direction, one that we can build on each year. A big thank you from all of us."

We look forward to seeing you again at the Kronborg Cup 2024—August 9–11, 2024!

Best regards,
Kronborg Cup Steering Committee