- DXB airport pick-up via tournament buses
- Check-in at a 4-star hotel
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Welcome briefing and team introductions
- Tourism and cultural activities day
Dubai 2026 Team Pack
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World Squad Youth Cup | Dubai
Team Pack
Everything a team needs in one place: dates, age groups, costs, and the day plan.
Host City
Dubai, UAE
Dates
Dec 18 to 22
Annual event
Categories
U-12 to U-18
Boys and girls
Hotel
4-Star
Full board meals
Games
4 to 5
Guaranteed
Cost From
$700
Per player
1. Tournament Overview
The World Squad Basketball International Youth Cup is a premier international youth basketball tournament hosted in Dubai, UAE. It brings together young athletes from around the world in a professionally organized, competitive, and culturally enriching environment.
The tournament focuses on:
- Elite competition
- Player development
- Cultural exchange
- International friendship
2. Tournament Details
- Host City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Dates: December 18 to 22 (annual event)
- Duration: 4 days (competition and activities)
- Sport: Basketball
3. Age Categories
The tournament is open to boys and girls in the following age groups:
- U-12 (born 2014/15)
- U-14 (born 2012/13)
- U-16 (born 2010/11)
- U-18 (born 2008/09)
Each category competes separately with structured fixtures and finals.
4. Tournament Structure (Day 1 to Day 4)
- Daily transportation between hotel and venue
- Matches at an international school sports facility
- Opening games across all age categories
- Player and coach interaction sessions
- Group-stage and classification games
- High-level international competition
- Knowledge sharing and cultural exchange
- Semi-finals and finals
- Trophies, medals, and awards
- Closing ceremony celebrating unity
- DXB airport drop-off for departing teams
5. Accommodation, Meals, and Transportation
Hotel options: Gold package uses a deluxe 4-star hotel, Planet package uses standard hotel accommodation.
Meals: full board included
- Daily breakfast
- Lunch on game days
- Dinner at the hotel
Special dietary requests can be accommodated with prior notice.
Transportation included:
- DXB airport pick-up and drop-off
- Daily transport between hotel and game venue
- Transport for tournament activities and tourism day
6. Venue, Values, and Benefits
Venue: International School Sports Complex with indoor courts and international-standard facilities.
Tournament values:
- Fair play and sportsmanship
- Discipline and teamwork
- Leadership and character building
- Cultural exchange and mutual respect
- Friendship beyond borders
Participation benefits:
- International competition exposure
- Professional tournament organization
- Cultural and tourism experience
- Player and coach development
- Global networking opportunities
- Safe and supportive environment
7. Package Includes and Total Cost
Choose your Dubai 2026 package:
- Gold package ($700 / player): 4 nights deluxe 4-star hotel, full-board meals and full tournament access
- Planet package ($580 / player): 4 nights in standard hotel accommodation, full-board meals, and full tournament access
- Airport, hotel, venue, and activity transfers
- 4 to 5 games guaranteed with referees and officials
- Full supervision support all the time
- Free official T-shirt included for both packages
- Full games recorded on our YouTube channel for both packages
- Teams/players photos (photographer included)
- Modified rules to support development
- Team and individual awards included for both packages
- Tourism activities included for both packages: Dubai city tour, yacht cruise, and dhow cruise (dinner)
Total cost options:
- $700 Gold package per player
- $580 Planet package per player
- $500 Parents package
- Gold coach bonus: 1 coach free for every 10 players
- Gold extra team official: $315 each
- Planet coach fee: $315 each (no complimentary slots)
Teams from all countries are welcome.
8. Who Can Participate and Next Steps
Eligible participants include:
- Youth basketball academies
- School teams
- Basketball clubs
For registration details, official invitations, and team coordination, contact the World Squad Youth Cup Organization.
Join us in Dubai and compete on the world stage. Develop talent, build character, unite through basketball.