Football fascinates both young and old in equal measure and brings a common bond to many families. This often becomes a common passion during visits to the stadium, having a kickaround in the garden after work together or watching games on TV. Or maybe it's the "Football tournament of the Generations." Following two successful years, BVB is again inviting football-crazy kids, mums, dads and granddads in 2019 to the "BVB Family Cup sponsored by OPEL."

The core idea behind this special tournament is the composition of the teams. Grandparents, Mums and Dads can play in a team together with their kids or grandkids. Very precise playing rules ensure that our tiny footballers are always at the centre of events. For example, adults are only allowed to score goals with their heads and fouls on kids are punished by a two-minute time penalty. Child protection is our top priority! We play on mini-pitches with a maximum of two adults but at least five kids in a team. Up to 15 players can be named on each team, but adults are only allowed on the same side together with their own kids or grandkids.

Kick off on 8 May!

In 2019 we are holding seven preliminary tournaments with up to 24 teams. We get underway in Essen on 8 May and play in Dortmund the following day. BVB Family Cup stages five further tournaments up until 23 June, we play in North Rhine-Westphalia in Ennepetal and Kirchhundem as well as other parts of Germany, including tournaments in the new federal German states of Weimar and Marienberg as well as the Opel site in Rüsselsheim. Our mascot EMMA will come and cheer on the teams at every tournament. In addition, the crowd will be able to enjoy varied black & yellow supporting events. You can buy our new shirt at a mobile BVB Fan shop, and prove your footballing skills at goal wall shooting. Food and refreshment are of course also available. 

The preliminary tournament winners reach the big final tournament of the 2019 BVB Family Cup, which will be held at the beginning of next season during a Borussia Dortmund home game. Everyone taking part in the finals of course will be our guests at the BVB home game, when the winning team will be honoured on the pitch at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. Teams will receive cups, valuable prizes and will experience BVB live and up close. It will be an unforgettable black & yellow experience!

Do you want to take part? Register here at bvb.de/familycup