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Football tournament names

A tournament needs a name before it needs a trophy. Tap for one, pick a theme (classic, 5-a-side, funny, work and charity, or kids'), or read them all below. Free, no sign-up.

Your tournament

The Summer Cup

All the names

Classic

  • The Summer Cup
  • The Founders' Trophy
  • The Golden Boot Cup
  • The Champions Shield
  • The Town Cup
  • The Super Sixes
  • The Winter Classic
  • The Friendship Cup
  • The Kick-Off Cup
  • The Charity Shield
  • The Legends Trophy
  • The Grand Final

5-a-side

  • Cage Kings
  • The Astro Cup
  • Five Alive Cup
  • Small Goals, Big Glory
  • The Sixty Minute Cup
  • Rush Goalie Classic
  • The Boards Cup
  • Winner Stays On Cup
  • Next Goal Wins Trophy
  • The Bib Cup
  • Top Bins Cup
  • Jumpers for Goalposts Cup

Funny

  • The Hamstring Cup
  • The Deep Heat Derby
  • The Mediocre Masters
  • Ballon d'Snore
  • The Sunday Shuffle
  • The Half Time Oranges Cup
  • Expected Goals, Unexpected Results
  • The Air Shot Open
  • The Almost Champions Cup
  • The Two Left Feet Trophy
  • The Ice Bath Invitational
  • The Group Chat Cup

Work and charity

  • The Inter-Office Cup
  • The Away Day Cup
  • Departments Derby
  • The Charity Kick
  • Goals for Good
  • The Boardroom Bowl
  • The Team Building Trophy
  • The Annual Leave Cup
  • Kick It Forward
  • The Staff Shield
  • Pass It On Cup
  • The Fundraiser Final

Kids'

  • The Little Legends Cup
  • Mini Masters
  • Future Stars Trophy
  • The Super Strikers Cup
  • Golden Goals Festival
  • The Rising Stars Cup
  • Tiny Tigers Trophy
  • The Happy Feet Cup
  • Young Lions Cup
  • The Mighty Minis
  • Shooting Stars Cup
  • The Fun Day Cup

Picking the name

  • Say what it is: "Cup", "Trophy" or "Shield" tells people it's a competition.
  • Make it yours: the town, the pitch, the company or the cause beats a name from a list.
  • Think about the trophy: the name will be engraved, so shorter is cheaper.
  • Keep it for next year: a name that returns turns a one-off into a tradition.

Then run the tournament

The tournament generator makes groups and a knockout for 4 to 32 teams, the cup draw generator makes a straight knockout, and the fixture generator makes a round-robin. Each team needs a name too: the team name generator has those. Our guide to organising a 5-a-side tournament covers the rest.

Make the fixtures

Questions

What's a good name for a football tournament?

Something that says what it is and where: "The Town Cup", "The Summer Cup" or a name from your pitch, company or cause.

What are funny football tournament names?

The Hamstring Cup, The Deep Heat Derby, The Mediocre Masters and The Air Shot Open are a few. The full list is on this page.

What should I call a charity football tournament?

Name the cause in it: "Goals for Good", "The Charity Kick" or "Kick It Forward" work for most.

Can I use these names?

Yes, help yourself. They're free for your tournament.