Record 244 teams set to compete

MANCHESTER CITY ABU DHABI CUP TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 9-11

- BY JAI PRASAD V. RAI Assistant Editor

The 2025 edition had featured 183 teams from 22 nations.

The seventh edition of the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup is set to welcome a record-breaking 244 teams from 18 countries when it takes place at Zayed Sports City from January 9 to 11, 2026. This marks the tournament’s largest lineup to date, surpassing the 2025 edition, which featured 183 teams from 22 nations.

This year will also see an unprecedented 44 girls’ teams competing, further highlighting the tournament’s commitment to growing the girls’ game and providing opportunities for high-quality international competition.