Tour Dates:

July 9-18, 2027

Sample Itinerary – Subject to Change

Take your game beyond the field with an unforgettable soccer adventure through Sweden and Denmark! Compete in the world-renowned Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, experience the excitement of international competition, and explore some of Scandinavia’s most beautiful cities. From Stockholm’s historic streets to Copenhagen’s colorful waterfront, this is your chance to challenge yourself, connect with teams from around the world, and create memories and friendships that last long after the final whistle.

Trip Highlights:

• Gothia Cup: Compete in one of the world’s largest international youth soccer tournaments.

• International Competition: Face new challenges, grow as a player, and represent your team on the global stage.

• Explore Stockholm: Discover Sweden’s capital, historic Gamla Stan, and beautiful city sights.

• Experience Gothenburg: Immerse yourself in tournament excitement and explore this vibrant Swedish city.

• Discover Lund & Malmö: Experience historic landmarks, charming streets, and scenic waterfront views.

• Visit Copenhagen: Cross the iconic Øresund Bridge into Denmark and explore the famous Nyhavn waterfront.

• Team Bonding: Build confidence, strengthen team connections, and make friendships beyond the field.

• Scandinavian Adventure: Experience two countries, multiple cities, and a soccer journey you’ll never forget.

Important Things to Know

Walking & Accessibility

This tour includes sightseeing at historic and archaeological sites where travelers may encounter stairs, hills, cobblestones, and uneven surfaces. The itinerary also includes hotel changes, possible ferry travel, and transportation between destinations.

Travelers with mobility concerns should contact ABSA before registering to discuss the itinerary and scheduled activities.

Travel Expectations

International travel is part of the adventure!

When traveling outside the United States, you will experience different customs, traditions, foods, accommodations, sporting facilities, transportation systems, and ways of life. Things may not always operate or look exactly as they do at home—and that's part of experiencing another country.

Gyms, fields, facilities, equipment, competition levels, match formats, and game-day experiences may differ from what athletes are accustomed to in the United States.

Some games may be highly competitive, while others focus more on cultural exchange, sportsmanship, and sharing our love of soccer with athletes from another country.

Regardless of the opponent or facility, ABSA athletes are representing their team, their families, the United States, and ABSA. We expect athletes and travelers to approach every experience with respect, flexibility, and a spirit of adventure.

We encourage you to research your destination to enhance your experience. Tools like Google Street View are a great way to explore the area in advance.

Traveling With Children

All travelers under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or legal guardian unless an alternative arrangement has been specifically approved by ABSA.

Parents and legal guardians remain responsible for the supervision of their minor traveler throughout the tour.

Protect Your Trip

Travel insurance is strongly encouraged for all ABSA travelers.

ABSA does not provide individual or group travel insurance. Travelers may purchase coverage from the provider of their choice.

ABSA partners withInsureMyTrip, a travel insurance comparison platform that allows travelers to compare plans from multiple insurance providers and select coverage appropriate for their individual needs.

When comparing policies, travelers may want to consider coverage for:

• Trip cancellation

• Trip interruption

• Airline delays or cancellations

• Lost or delayed baggage

• Illness or injury

• Medical treatment while traveling internationally

• Emergency medical transportation or evacuation

• Other unexpected circumstances that could affect travel

Coverage varies significantly between policies. Travelers should carefully review the policy's terms, exclusions, coverage limits, and eligibility requirements before purchasing.

We recommend speaking directly with a licensed travel insurance representative if you have questions about the coverage appropriate for your circumstances.

Purchasing travel insurance is the individual traveler's responsibility.

International Travel Documents

A valid passport is required for international travel.

To travel to Sweden & Denmark, you must have a valid passport. U.S. citizens traveling to any destination outside the United States are required to present a valid U.S. passport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date.

Each traveler is responsible for ensuring they have all documentation necessary to enter Sweden and Denmark, transit through any connecting country, and return to the United States.

Requirements may include:

• A valid passport

• Required passport validity

• Visa or travel authorization, when applicable

• Transit documentation

• Entry or exit forms

• Documentation required when traveling with minors

• Any additional requirements established by the destination or transit country

The name on your airline reservation must match your travel documents.

Entry and transit requirements can change. Travelers should verify the current requirements applicable to their citizenship, itinerary, and connecting countries well before departure.

U.S. citizens should review current international travel and destination information through the U.S. State Department website at https://travel.state.gov

Travelers who are citizens of another country should verify requirements with the appropriate embassy or consulate.

Failure to obtain required documentation may result in denied boarding or denied entry and does not qualify a traveler for a refund from ABSA.

Travel and entry requirements are subject to change. Travelers are responsible for verifying current requirements before departure.

All trip deposits and balance payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

A $250 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure a place on the tour.

Because unexpected circumstances can prevent travel, ABSA strongly encourages travelers to consider appropriate travel insurance.

Payments

ABSA offers several options to make international travel more manageable:

• Payment Plan: Remaining payments are divided according to the payment schedule provided during registration.

• Automatic Payments: Scheduled payments may automatically draft from the payment method provided during registration.

• Affirm Financing: Financing may be available for eligible travelers.

• Fundraising: Travelers are welcome to utilize fundraising opportunities to help offset their individual trip costs.

All balances must be paid according to the established payment schedule to maintain your reservation.

Please Do Not Book Flights Yet

Airfare is not included in the tour price.

ABSA will provide the official arrival airport, departure airport, travel dates, and required arrival/departure time windows once flight parameters are finalized.

⚠️ Warning⚠️:

Do not book a roundtrip

• This trip starts and ends in different cities.

• When booking your flights, do not select a round-trip flight. Instead, search for a Multi-City itinerary so you can enter a different airport for your arrival and departure.

• A Multi-City booking allows you to fly into your starting city and depart from your ending city, rather than returning to the original airport. Multi-City flights are also often less expensive than purchasing two separate one-way tickets.

Travelers who arrive before the official tour begins or remain after the tour are responsible for any transportation or accommodations outside the official ABSA itinerary unless otherwise stated.

📍 Arrival:  Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden
📍 Departure: Kastrup, Denmark

Please wait for official ABSA flight parameters before purchasing non-refundable airfare.

Take your game international with an unforgettable soccer adventure through Sweden and Denmark! Compete in the world-famous Gothia Cup, explore incredible Scandinavian cities, and build friendships and memories both on and off the field. Two countries, one amazing tournament, and an adventure you won’t want to miss!

Compete internationally. Experience the Sweden and Denmark with your family. Build friendships with soccer players from across the United States and abroad. ABSA tours combine sport, culture, connection, and adventure to create experiences that go far beyond the field.

Sample itinerary. Activities, competition schedules, accommodations, transportation, and order of events are subject to change

Welcome to Stockholm, Sweden! Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel before enjoying a light city orientation walk to get your first feel for this beautiful Scandinavian capital. Take time to recover from your travels, connect with the group over dinner, and get ready for the adventures ahead.

• Arrive at Stockholm Airport

• Transfer to your hotel

• Enjoy a light city orientation walk

• Take time to rest and recover from travel

• Share a group dinner

• Overnight stay in Stockholm

Start the day with breakfast before exploring the best of Stockholm on a guided city highlights tour. Wander through the charming cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan (Old Town), discover the beauty of Djurgården, and enjoy an optional museum visit. Wrap up the day with team bonding and a group dinner, making memories as your Swedish adventure continues.

Highlights:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Enjoy a guided Stockholm city highlights tour

• Explore Gamla Stan (Old Town)

• Discover Djurgården

• Optional museum visit

• Spend time bonding with the group

• Group dinner and overnight stay in Stockholm

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before taking a morning train to Gothenburg, Sweden’s vibrant west coast city. After checking in, explore the charming Haga district, known for its inviting streets and historic character, and enjoy a light city orientation to get familiar with your new surroundings. End the day with a group dinner before settling in for the night.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Morning train transfer to Gothenburg

• Check in to your hotel

• Explore the charming Haga district

• Enjoy a light city orientation

Start the day with breakfast before completing your Gothia Cup accreditation and getting familiar with the tournament venues. Take part in a light training or recovery session to prepare for the competition, followed by a team meeting to review plans and build team spirit. Finish the day with a group dinner and get ready for the excitement ahead!

Highlights:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Complete Gothia Cup accreditation

• Get familiar with the tournament venues

• Light training or recovery session

• Team meeting and preparation

• Group dinner and overnight stay in Gothenburg

The excitement begins as you take the field for your first Gothia Cup group stage matches! After breakfast, get ready to compete, represent your team, and experience the energy of one of the world’s most exciting youth soccer tournaments. In the evening, come together for the unforgettable Gothia Cup Opening Ceremony, celebrating the start of an incredible international soccer experience.

Highlights:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Compete in Gothia Cup group stage matches

• Experience the Gothia Cup Opening Ceremony

• Group dinner

• Overnight stay in Gothenburg

Keep the tournament excitement going with more Gothia Cup matches, whether in the group stage or playoffs. Between the competition, enjoy a short leisure activity with the team, with options like Liseberg amusement park or a scenic Gothenburg archipelago experience. End the day with a group dinner and time to recharge for the next round of soccer action.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Compete in Gothia Cup group stage or playoff matches

• Enjoy a leisure activity at Liseberg or the Gothenburg archipelago

• Group dinner

• Overnight stay in Gothenburg

Start the day with breakfast before heading out for the Gothia Cup playoff matches. Bring your teamwork, determination, and competitive spirit to the field as the tournament reaches an exciting stage. After a day of soccer, regroup over dinner and celebrate the experience together.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Compete in Gothia Cup playoff matches

• Build team spirit and make lasting memories

• Group dinner

• Overnight stay in Gothenburg

Enjoy breakfast before departing Gothenburg and traveling to the historic university city of Lund. Visit the impressive Lund Cathedral and explore the charming university town before continuing to Malmö, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing waterfront walk. End the day with a group dinner and settle into your hotel for the night.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Transfer from Gothenburg to Lund

• Visit historic Lund Cathedral

• Explore Lund’s university town

• Continue to Malmö

• Enjoy a scenic waterfront walk

• Group dinner and overnight stay in Malmö

Enjoy breakfast before crossing the iconic Øresund Bridge into Copenhagen, Denmark! Explore the city on a guided walk through the colorful waterfront district of Nyhavn and the bustling city center. Enjoy free time to discover more of Copenhagen at your own pace before gathering for a special farewell dinner to celebrate an unforgettable international soccer journey.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Cross the Øresund Bridge into Denmark

• Guided city walk through Copenhagen

• Explore the colorful Nyhavn waterfront

• Discover the city center

• Enjoy free time to explore

• Farewell group dinner

• Overnight stay in Copenhagen

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Copenhagen Airport for your morning departure. After an incredible journey through Sweden and Denmark, filled with international soccer, cultural discoveries, and new friendships, it’s time to head home with memories you’ll carry long after the trip ends.

Highlights:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Morning transfer to Copenhagen Airport

• Depart for home with unforgettable memories