Elite-level opposition
Pro academy sides from Scotland and England — fixtures matched to your standard, hosted by Rangers FC.
Rangers Challenge Cup 2027 powered by Coaches' Voice
8 – 9 June 2027
An invitation-only U15 & U17 girls competition for elite academies. Two days of high-level fixtures per age group at the Rangers Training Centre, Glasgow.
Why enter
An elite girls tournament.
Rangers Challenge Cup 2027 powered by Coaches' Voice is a competitive U15 & U17 tournament for invited girls academy teams — staged at the Rangers Training Centre in Glasgow, delivered by Coaches' Voice in association with Rangers FC.
Centralised pro staging
One world-class venue, one schedule, one set of officials. Run to academy tournament standards.
Single-package delivery
Tournament entry, training, accommodation, meals and transfers managed end-to-end by Coaches' Voice.
Opposition
Tested against the British standard.
Fixtures versus Rangers FC, Celtic, Heart of Midlothian and Liverpool FC girls academies.
Rangers FC
Host · Scottish Premiership
Heart of Midlothian
Scottish Premiership
Celtic FC
Scottish Premiership
Liverpool FC
Premier League
Tournament format
Two age groups. Two days each. One stage in Glasgow.
Eight elite squads per age group, played across a centralised stage at the Rangers Training Centre. Invited opposition will be confirmed directly with attending clubs ahead of the tour.
U15 Girls Tournament
U15
8–9 June 2027
2011/2012 Born · Rangers Training Centre
2 groups8 teamsChampions Cup finale
U17 Girls Tournament
U17
10–11 June 2027
2009/2010 Born · Rangers Training Centre
2 groups8 teamsChampions Cup finale
Group structure
Per age groupGroup A4 teams
- 1Rangers FCHost · Scottish Premiership
- 2Heart of MidlothianScottish Premiership
- 3TBCInternational TeamInvited
- 4TBCInternational TeamInvited
Group B4 teams
- 1Celtic FCScottish Premiership
- 2Liverpool FCPremier League
- 3TBCInternational TeamInvited
- 4TBCInternational TeamInvited
Invited opposition is confirmed directly with attending clubs ahead of the tour.
Day 2 · Knockout flow
Stage 1
SF1
1st A vs 2nd B
Stage 2
SF2
1st B vs 2nd A
Stage 3
Final
Champions Cup decider
Stage 4
Playoffs
5/6 + 7/8 placement
Rules & regulations
Match Format
- •Group games: 40 minutes (5-min half time)
- •Knockout games: 50 minutes (25 each way)
- •All matches start & finish on a centralised whistle
- •5-minute turnaround between games
Squads & Subs
- •Up to 21 players per squad
- •Maximum 7 subs per team
- •Subs allowed on 3 occasions per game
- •Squad numbers locked once submitted
Points & Standings
- •3 points for a win, 1 for a draw
- •Top 2 from each group → Champions Cup
- •3rd & 4th → Places playoffs
- •Day 2: SF → Final, plus 5/6 and 7/8 playoffs
Tie-Breakers
- •Goal difference
- •Most goals scored
- •Least goals conceded
- •Head-to-head, then 3 penalties + sudden death
Discipline
- •Yellow & red cards in effect
- •Red card → next-match suspension
- •4-minute sin bins for extreme dissent
- •Tournament officials' decisions are final
Player Eligibility
- •U15 Girls — UK Club Academy Year: 1 Sep 2011 – 31 Aug 2012 · USA Club Academic Year: 1 Aug 2011 – 31 Jul 2012
- •U17 Girls — UK Club Academy Year: 1 Sep 2009 – 31 Aug 2010 · USA Club Academic Year: 1 Aug 2009 – 31 Jul 2010
- •Shin pads mandatory
- •Boots suitable for grass / 3G pitches
The package
One invitation. Everything included.
Tournament entry, training, accommodation, meals and transfers — delivered as a single, professionally-managed package.
Included
- 6 nights accommodation in minimum 3★ hotel
- Half board (buffet breakfast & two-course evening meal)
- Full ground transfers throughout
- Self-conducted training session
- 2-Day Challenge Cup tournament
- State-of-the-art training facilities
- Ibrox Stadium tour
- Friendly fixture per squad
- Coach Education 'Coaches Day' with Rangers Academy coaches
- 1× Pro Game during the tour (subject to fixtures)
- Coaches' Voice Tour rep with the group throughout
Itinerary
A compact week in Glasgow.
Arrival, training, tournament football and Scottish football culture — structured around the Rangers Training Centre host base.
1
Sun 6 Jun
Arrival
- · Arrive Glasgow
- · Hotel check-in
- · Welcome briefing
2
Mon 7 Jun
Self-conducted training session & tournament preparation
- · Self-conducted training session
- · Tournament preparation
- · Ibrox Stadium tour
- · Evening meal
3
Tue 8 Jun
Tournament Day 1
- · Rangers Challenge Cup — Day 1
- · Group stage fixtures
- · Hotel dinner
4
Wed 9 Jun
Tournament Day 2
- · Rangers Challenge Cup — Day 2
- · Knockouts & Final
- · Evening meal
5
Thu 10 Jun
Edinburgh day
- · Edinburgh sightseeing experience
- · Edinburgh Castle visit
- · Evening meal
6
Fri 11 Jun
Friendly fixture & Loch Lomond day trip
- · Friendly fixture versus local opposition
- · Loch Lomond day trip
- · Farewell dinner
7
Sat 12 Jun
Departure
- · Hotel check out
- · Flight from Glasgow
Runs alongside the tour
Coaches' Day — theory + pitch with Rangers Academy.
Every touring coach earns a coaching certificate: a theoretical session at the hotel in the morning, followed by a practical session at the Rangers Training Centre in the afternoon.
Venue
Staged at the Rangers Training Centre.
All tournament fixtures and training sessions take place at the Rangers FC first-team training base — pro-grade pitches, indoor facilities and media auditorium.
Training Centre
Multiple grass and hybrid pitches at the Rangers FC first-team training base.
Match Pitches
Stadium-grade match pitches with seating and dugouts for tournament fixtures.
Media Auditorium
Use of the team meeting auditorium for opening ceremony and coach briefings.
With thanks to
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