Asia’s young football talents meet in Tarlac
Young footballers showcase their skills and passion for the game at the three-day tournament in New Clark City. Photo source: LaLiga The rise of football in the Philippines is about how the sport brings people together on a personal, everyday level. Moreover, the modern Filipino football scene thrives on welcoming spaces that prioritize community over intense competition.
This supports the goal of LaLiga Youth Tournament, it brings the prestigious global football scene to grassroots passion. Now, as the LaLiga Youth Tournament Philippines returns for its third edition on November 6–8, 2026, hosted across the world class sporting facilities of New Clark City.
Players from different teams come together to compete, learn, and build friendships through football. Photo source: LaLiga .jpg)
Players from different teams come together to compete, learn, and build friendships through football. Photo source: LaLiga 
Players from different teams come together to compete, learn, and build friendships through football. Photo source: LaLiga Organized by EPIC Management and RSA1 Group, this 3-day European-style tournament and youth sports festival will bring together over 94 elite youth clubs, more than 1,700 young athletes, ages under 8 to under 16, and an anticipated crowd of more than 7,500 families, coaches, and passionate supporters.
Countries that have participated were: Brunei, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Rooted in ABS-CBN’s ethos of being “In the Service of the Filipino Athlete,” the 2026 tournament highlights the human journeys behind grassroots excellence. Matches will feature mixed-gender divisions: under 8, under 10, and under 12, and elite youth categories: under 14, and under 16, providing a competitive stage certified with official sleeve badges and certificates endorsed by LaLiga President Javier Tebas.
“Grassroots football is not just about match scorelines—it is about community development, discipline, and the sacrifices of parents and provincial academies traveling hundreds of miles to showcase their talents,” said the tournament organizing committee. “With state-of-the-art pitches and athlete lodging at New Clark City, we are providing young Filipino and Asian athletes with an international-standard stage.”
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Teamwork and sportsmanship take center stage as young players represent their teams on the field. Photo source: LaLiga The tournament grounds will host the on-site Kapamilya Sports Fan Hub & Digital Studio, complete with mixed-zone broadcast booths, post-match press conference areas, and interactive athlete hubs designed for multi-platform distribution across TV, online livestreams, and social video platforms.
As youth football continues to connect communities across borders, the three-day event puts the spotlight on the passion, discipline, and camaraderie that make the sport meaningful for players and fans alike.