Nexgem International Academy Cup

The Nexgem International Academy Cup (NIAC) is a premier youth academy football tournament where emerging elite football talents are on showcase whilst playing competitive 11 v 11. The event is a blend of international football, live entertainment, family games, raffle and food galore all weekend. Starting from 12th – 14th December 2025, at the Dwight 

Football fans will witness live, the energy of England’s precision, Brazil’s flair, Sweden’s discipline, the USA’s intensity, and the Caribbean’s cool spirit — all colliding under the Tobago sun. Ten academies from around the world will battle it out in a round robin format, across two age groups: BU-16s and BU-20s. There will be lots of games for fans to get involved, kids zone, food market, live entertainment, DJ and a list of artistes, including Juby, Sa Surreal and more. 

This is a total football festivity, blending – sports, tourism, culture, social exchange and cuisines, where young players get the opportunity to make international friends, experience different playing styles and represent their country or club on a global stage.

Sports fans and football enthusiasts, this is the biggest event of 2025 which you cannot afford to miss.

See future World Cup stars, take photos and store the memories for future generations. Get your ticket now.

EARLY BIRD PRICES:

Adults $85.00 TTD

Kids   $60.00 TTD (All Weekend)

Your ticket comes with a lottery number to enter you into our lottery draw. Plus, free access to entertainment area, food market, kids zone and field games with players.

Early Bird ticket expires on 12th November. Prices goes by 15% after.