BITCOIN FOOTBALL CUP
FOOTBALL U17
BOYS 2025
The first edition of the Bitcoin Football Cup, taking place from June 13-15, 2025, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria—the oldest European city, established in 6000 BC, and the proud home of Bulgaria’s oldest football club, Botev Plovdiv. Last year, Botev Plovdiv embarked on a bold journey to integrate Bitcoin into its identity and long-term growth strategy. In just under a year, the club has elevated its game on and off the pitch, strengthening its brand, finances, and fan engagement. Now, we are proud to share this experience and knowledge of Bitcoin with players, clubs, and fans worldwide.
WELCOME TO THE BITCOIN FOOTBALL CUP
Age Category, Dispensation & Age Control
This U17 Boys’ tournament accepts players born after 01.01.2008. We do offer dispensation for up to 3 players who are one year over the age limit, but only a maximum of 2 can play simultaneously. Age verification will be conducted throughout the tournament at various points, based on your arrival.
Matches
Matches will consist of 2 halves of 20 minutes each. All teams are set to play a minimum of 5 matches in the span of 3 days.
The fields where the games will be taking place: Group stage Venue: Botev’s training base, 3 Natural Grass pitches. Semi-Finals & Final Venue: Hristo Botev Venue.
Who May Participate
Our tournament is a top-level competition. Teams participating should be from the highest or second highest level of their country.Please note, amateur or grassroots teams are not eligible to join our tournament.
Number of Teams in the Tournament
Space in the Bitcoin Football Cup is limited to 16 teams. Our goal is to form 4 groups of 4 teams each, with a top team in every group.
When Does the Registration Open
Preregistration is currently open for everyone. If you are interested, please fill out the PRE-REGISTRATION form below. We aim to finalize the tournament lineup by the end of March 2025.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided by hotels in the region. Options include single, twin, triple, and quadruple rooms. Please note that quadruple rooms are only available at one hotel. We will consider your hotel preference, but the final decision will be ours.
Transfers (Airport & Tournament)
Prices do not include transfers. If required, your team can book an airport transfer as well as tournament transfers. Please be advised that tournament hotels are not located within walking distance from the tournament venues, making transfers necessary.
Extra Nights
We offer tournament packages for stays of 3 and 4 nights. Should your team be interested in staying longer, we can assist with that. Previous teams have extended their stay for tournament preparation, with custom packages including training sessions and friendly matches.
Payment
Upon booking, teams will receive 2 invoices. The first one, covering 25% of the total booking amount, is due within 8 days of the invoice date. The second payment, covering the remaining 75% of the total booking amount, should be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Cancellation
Due to the high level of our tournaments, team cancellations within the last 3 months are not accepted, meaning all fees paid are non-refundable.
Insurance
Teams are expected to arrange their own insurance.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Bitcoin Football Cup!
Registration
Other questions please contact us:
Teams Confirmed
Teams Participated
Tournament Rules
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- RULES
- The Bitcoin Football Cup Boys U17 will be played according to the FIFA rules.
- TOURNAMENT FORMAT
- 4 groups of 4 teams in each one of them will be formed (Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D).
- All teams in the group will play against the other teams of the same group in a qualifying Playoff round.
- Each game won results in 3 points.
- Each game tied results in 1 points.
- Each game lost results in 0 points.
- If at the end of the Playoff round classification, two or more teams have summed the same number of points, the classification of one or the other team shall be determined in the following manner:
- Result of the game between the tied teams. If more than two teams tied, the points of the matches played between them are counted;
- Overall goal difference, both in favor and against;
- Greater number of goals scored;
- The least goals received;
- Fair play (fewer cards received. The sum of the cards will be measured the following way: yellow card=1, red card=2);
- Tossing a coin.
- If a match, that needs a result for win or lost, is ended in a draw then penalties are taken by both teams. The amount of penalties in a row are 3 penalties. When necessary after this row penalties are taken by the system A-B-A-B until there is a winner.
- In the final game the row of penalties is 5 penalties. When necessary after this row penalties are taken by the system A-B-A-B until there is a winner.
- TOURNAMENT PROGRAM
- The group stage will be played on the 13thand possibly on the 14th of June 2025.
- The qualification matches will be played on the 14thof June 2025.
- The final and the rest of the final classification matches will be played on the 15thof June 2025.
- GAME TIME
- The group stage matches, quarter finals and semi finals will be played with a duration of 2 x 20 minutes and a break of 5 minutes between the two parts.
- The final game will be played with a duration of 2 x 25 minutes and a break of 5 minutes between the two parts.
- PLAYERS INFORMATION / SUBSTITUTIONS
- All players must present a valid ID or Passport ultimately before the first match of the tournament via the delegates. They will then be given the accreditation for tournament participants.
- Each team has a maximum of 22 players for the entire tournament, previously registered.
- A total of 7 substitutions can be made in each match, with a maximum of two stops and 4 substitutions per stop during the second period. Substitutions may be made at half-time, these do not count as used substitution opportunities.
- A player who is substituted in a match can be bring on as a substitute again in this match within the other substitution rules mentioned.
- If the player is expelled with a direct red or two yellow cards then the player is not allowed on the field for the rest of the game.
- A player, who has been expelled with direct red card or two yellow cards during a match, CAN NOT play at least during the next match, depending on what the Organizing Committee decides.
- If a player receives 2 yellow cards in the group stage and/or the quarter finals, then the player will be expelled for the next match. The yellow cards will be waived when a team enters the semi finals (or last two final matches of the tournament).
- REFEREES
- All referees and assistant referees will be assigned by the Organizing Committee.
- RECLAMATIONS
- Any sports claim may be submitted in writing to the Organizing Committee within 30 minutes after the match in question.
- Claims on arbitration errors cannot modify the outcome of the match.
- The decision of the Organizing Committee is final and irrevocable.
- EQUIPMENT
- All the teams must bring both their home and their away kit duly numbered to the tournament.
- In case of matching uniforms, it will be the visiting team (named in second place) which has to change the kit.
- Each player will have the same number, on both the home and away kit, and must maintain it throughout the tournament.
- REQUIRED PAPERWORK IN EACH MATCH
- The delegate of each team must present 45 minutes before the match, the squad of the players for the match. It shall contain the name of the player and the number.
- No match will start without the field manager having the lists of players.
- PUNCTUALITY
- All teams must be standing next to the field, at the side of the field manager, at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the match.
- STAFF
- The goal of the Organizing Committee is that all teams will have a person from the Organizing Committee during the duration of the Tournament at their disposal for whatever they need.
- PITCHES / MATERIAL
- The fields where the games will be taking place:
Group stage Venue: Botev’s training base, 3 Natural Grass pitches
Semi-Finals & Final Venue: Hristo Botev Venue. - The tournament will be played with a ball provided by the organization.
- TROPHIES
- Trophies will be awarded at the final ceremony of the tournament which will take place at the end of the tournament, being mandatory the presence of all participating teams. The following trophies will be awarded:
- Fair Play
- Best Scorer*
- Best Goalkeeper
- Best Player
- Trophies for all participating teams
- *In case of a tie, it will be determined the following manner:
Penalty goals will not count;
2. Higher number of goals scored in different matches;
- MODIFICATION
- Any circumstance that has not been reflected in the regulations is exclusive competence of the Organizing Committee, being their final decision, reserving the right to add, interpret, modify and apply the rules according to their criteria and the needs of the tournament.