Caribbean Rising Stars Cup
Building the Caribbean's Future Football Showcase
The Caribbean Rising Stars Cup is an exciting new international Under-20 football showcase created with a bold vision—to become the Caribbean's premier platform for connecting talented young footballers with colleges, universities, professional clubs, academies, and scouts from around the world.
Hosted in the beautiful Cayman Islands from December 16–20, 2026, the inaugural tournament brings together elite clubs, academies, and national youth teams for five days of elite competition, international exposure, education, and opportunity.
More than a tournament, the Caribbean Rising Stars Cup is a movement dedicated to creating new pathways for Caribbean student-athletes. Our mission is to ensure that talented players from across the region are seen by the people who can help shape their future—college coaches, professional recruiters, and international football organizations.
A College Showcase with Real Opportunities
The Caribbean Rising Stars Cup is designed as a College Showcase, providing players with the opportunity to perform before coaches and recruiters representing NAIA, NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NJCAA, and international universities. Professional clubs and football academies will also attend to identify emerging talent and build relationships throughout the region.
For many young athletes, this tournament could become the first step toward earning a college scholarship, joining a professional academy, or representing their country at a higher level.
More Than Competition
Every aspect of the tournament has been designed to provide value beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch. Participants will experience:
- Elite international competition
- College and professional recruiting opportunities
- International media exposure
- Networking with coaches, scouts, and football executives
- Student-athlete development
- Cultural experiences in the Cayman Islands
- Lasting friendships and global football connections
Players will compete, learn, and grow in an environment that celebrates both athletic excellence and personal development.
Building the Caribbean's Football Future
The Caribbean has produced exceptional football talent for decades, yet many young players continue to face limited exposure to scholarship and professional opportunities. The Caribbean Rising Stars Cup was created to help close that gap by bringing the football world to the Caribbean while showcasing the incredible talent that exists throughout the region.
Our long-term vision is to establish the Caribbean Rising Stars Cup as the Caribbean's premier international youth football showcase, creating a trusted annual destination where clubs, colleges, professional scouts, and football organizations come together to discover the next generation of Caribbean stars.
Whether you are a player chasing your dream, a club seeking elite competition, or a recruiter searching for emerging talent, the Caribbean Rising Stars Cup is where opportunities begin.
Compete. Be Seen. Build Connections. Create Opportunities.
Your Future Starts Here.
