3v3UK Manchester New Year Cup
The first 3v3 UK National Qualifier in Manchester of the 25/26 season
Welcome to our annual 3v3UK Manchester New year Cup 2026!
Dates and Times:
Saturday 3rd January boys/mixed and girls tournament-
u7 u9 u11 u13 u15 AM (9am-12pm)
u6 u8 u10 u12 PM u14 (1pm-4pm)
Entry Rules: Please note that Academy players cannot qualify for the Nationals 2026 as it is a national grassroots tournament.
No academy players u9+
All players must play at their own age (25/26 season age groups)
Every player will receive a medal and winning teams will receive an exclusive 3v3UK trophy and a qualified place for the Nationals 2026 at St George's Park.
Each team will play 5-7 8 minute games. Games are this short due to the intensity of 3v3 football and the constant ball in play with our Airpitches.
3-5 players only per squad
All matches are played on outdoor astroturf on our Aipitches
For any questions before you book please do not hesistate to contact amy@3v3.co.uk
Event rules and information
Here are some common questions about our events.
All girls teams in the girls tournament must play at their own age (25/26 season)
Girls grass root teams playing in the boys/mixed can play a year down (please enter at a year down in the boys/mixed tournament if this is the case)
You can reach our customer support team by emailing boro@3v3.co.uk for any questions about this event. Alternatively, you can also call or text Kevin from the 3v3 UK Boro team on 07506625490
We will get back to you as soon as we can!
Cancellations 7 days prior to the event will be offered a full refund. Cancellations less than 7 days before the event cannot be offered a refund unless we fill your space.
Games are played on our unique Airpitch system which keeps the ball in play more.
Game starts with all players touching their net. On whistle it is a race to the ball on the centre spot.
If it does go out then the opposition has a kick in from where the ball went out.
Substitutions can be made at any time. The player must leave the Airpitch at the same point the new player comes on. The game does not stop for subs.
After each goal the scoring team must retreat to their own goal And wait till the ball is kicked. At kickoff the ball must be near the centre line and be kicked backwards to start.
Any foul/handball in any half is a half way line open net penalty.
Players can not stand within 1m of their own goal.
You cant score from your own half.
Sin bins- any serious foul play will result in a 3 minute sin bin. The player must leave the pitch and only return once the referee confirms it is ok to do so.
Red cards may be given by referees which will result in a minmum 2 game ban for the individual player.
Parents must stand outside of the fence around the astroturf. Only coaches and players are allowed on the pitch.
Any abusive language or behaviour towards officials, opponents or others will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and your team may be banned without refund.