BA Cup

What BA Cup does

BA Cup, operated by the nonprofit Fundación Gol (International Soccer Cultural Exchange Foundation), is an international amateur soccer tournament organizer founded in 2009 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that has grown to run events across four global destinations: Buenos Aires (at Club GEBA), Paris (with PSG Urban Soccer access), Las Vegas (Mayor's Cup with Downtown Soccer Club and the City of Las Vegas), and the Caribbean (Riviera Maya/Cancun at Barceló Bávaro Palace). The organization serves amateur youth, women's, and masters soccer teams drawn from clubs, schools, and academies, hosting more than 2,000 players from 22 nationalities annually across formats that include F7, F9, and F11.

The technology layer supporting the operation is conventional and event-focused: a web-based registration and tournament management platform at ba-cup.net (for team enrollment, player documentation, age verification, and raffle ticket management), a dedicated online payment portal processed through Fundación Gol, and mobile applications for iOS and Android that deliver tournament information, rules, and schedules. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or SDKs; the platform functions as standard registration and operations tooling rather than a software product.

BA Cup's business model combines three monetization streams: (1) one-time team registration fees covering tournament participation, officiating, venue access, and a kit; (2) all-inclusive travel packages including 5-star hotel accommodation, meals, airport transfers, tours, stadium visits (e.g., Boca Juniors, River Plate, PSG), and cultural experiences; and (3) ancillary sports tourism services (flights, coaching clinics, PSG experience packages) plus a $10 USD raffle fundraising program that teams use to offset travel costs. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: a global representative network recruits teams through soccer clubs, schools, and academies, with direct website registration and social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) supporting team acquisition. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates from offices in Argentina, the USA, and the UK, with 12 total employees, and holds no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

BA Cup

Legal name

Fundación Gol: International Soccer Cultural Exchange Foundation

Website

https://ba-cup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BA Cup, operated by nonprofit Fundación Gol, organizes international amateur soccer tournaments across four destinations (Buenos Aires, Paris, Las Vegas, Caribbean) for youth, women's, and masters teams from clubs, schools, and academies worldwide, bundling competition with all-inclusive travel packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Tourism Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAMAF

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Live Sports Events

SECONDARYMPAKADAB

Championship & Cup Organizers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Event & Tournament Organizers (Tours, Championships, Meets)

SECONDARYMPAGAMAB

Team Sports Matches (Club & National)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Live Sports Events

Keywords

• Amateur soccer tournaments
• Sports tourism services
• International football cups
• Youth soccer events
• Tournament travel packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tournament Registration Fees: Teams pay registration fees to participate in BA Cup tournaments. The registration includes tournament participation, officiating, venue access, and basic kit materials.
2. All-Inclusive Travel Packages: BA Cup sells comprehensive travel packages including hotel accommodations (5-star service), airport transfers, meals, tours, tournament activities, and event access. Packages are sold to teams and families attending tournaments.
3. Sports Tourism Services: Additional revenue from flights, specialized coaching clinics, seminars, PSG experience packages, and supplementary tourism services at each tournament destination.
4. Raffle Fundraising: Teams sell raffle tickets ($10 USD each) to raise funds for travel costs. BA Cup facilitates the raffle with prizes including trips to Argentina.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BA Cup organizes international amateur football/soccer tournaments across four global destinations (Buenos Aires, Paris, Las Vegas, and Caribbean/Riviera Maya) for youth, women's, and masters teams. The offering combines competitive soccer matches with all-inclusive travel packages, cultural excursions, stadium tours, professional coaching clinics, and (in Las Vegas) college scholarship scouting opportunities.

Product overview

BA Cup is an international amateur football tournament organization offering tournament experiences across four destinations: Buenos Aires, Paris, Las Vegas, and Caribbean (Cancun/Riviera Maya). The company operates a platform of interconnected products including core tournament services for each destination city, supported by a mobile application for tournament information and registration, an online registration platform (ba-cup.net), online payment processing through Fundación Gol, and a fundraising raffle program to help teams cover travel costs. Each tournament location features distinct age group categories, competition formats (7v7, 9v9, 11v11), and supplementary experiences such as stadium tours, professional coaching clinics, and cultural activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BA Cup Buenos Aires Tournament International amateur football tournament held annually in Buenos Aires, Argentina at Club GEBA, featuring multiple age groups (youth, women's, masters) in 7-a-side, 9-a-side, and 11-a-side formats. Includes all-inclusive travel packages with hotel accommodation, city tours, stadium visits to Boca Juniors and River Plate, and international competition for amateur teams worldwide.
• BA Cup Paris Tournament European football tournament held in Paris, France, offering competition against teams from all continents. Includes exclusive PSG Day experience at Urban Soccer (the official PSG training facility), cultural tours of Parisian landmarks including the Seine River, Notre Dame, and Eiffel Tower, and PSG Megastore access.
• BA Cup Las Vegas Tournament International amateur football tournament held in Las Vegas, USA with Mayor's Cup format. Offers college scholarship scouting opportunities and university recruitment exposure for youth players, with October and February editions. Over 400 US universities scout participants, and the University of Las Vegas provides exclusive player evaluation.
• BA Cup Caribbean Tournament All-inclusive beach destination football tournament held in Riviera Maya/Cancun, Mexico, combining soccer competition with vacation experience at 5-star resort properties. Features youth, women's, and masters categories with guaranteed matches and all meals, activities, and Caribbean beach access included.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ players participate annually from 22 nationalities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Laren SportsminorOthers · 1 January 2026Laren Sports is listed as the data controller for the BA Cup website, located at 379 Hazel Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066. Handles website data processing and privacy compliance.
• University of Las VegascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Exclusive opportunity for BA Cup teams to train and be evaluated by coaches from the University of Las Vegas. Provides college scholarship scouting opportunities for international players seeking to play soccer at US universities.
• Downtown Soccer ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BA Cup Las Vegas Mayor's Cup is organized in partnership with Downtown Soccer Club and the City of Las Vegas government. The partnership enables tournament operations in Las Vegas and provides platform for college scholarship recruitment.
• City of Las VegascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Official government partnership for the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup tournament, providing legitimacy and support for tournament operations in Las Vegas.
• Club GEBA (Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Club GEBA hosts the BA Cup Buenos Aires tournament annually. Founded in 1880, it is one of Argentina's oldest sports institutions with 5 full-size turf fields adaptable to various pitch sizes. The club's historic castle-like facility houses team dining areas.
• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BA Cup Paris offers exclusive access to Urban Soccer, the official training facility of PSG schools. Teams participate in the BA Cup PSG Rapid Soccer Cup, competing against Parisian academies. Includes stadium tours, museum visits, and PSG Megastore access.
• 400+ US UniversitiesminorOthers · 1 January 2026Over 400 US universities actively scout BA Cup Las Vegas tournament participants for potential college scholarships, providing significant recruitment value for international players.
• Barceló Bávaro Palace (Caribbean)minorOthers · 1 January 2026All-inclusive resort partner for BA Cup Caribbean/Riviera Maya tournament. Provides 5-star accommodations, all meals, activities, and Caribbean beach access for tournament participants.
• Fundación Gol (International Soccer Cultural Exchange Foundation)coreOthers · 1 January 2009Fundación Gol is the parent organization operating BA Cup tournaments worldwide. Founded in California, USA, it serves as the official organization behind BA Cup with headquarters and operations spanning Argentina, USA, and UK. All tournament services and payments are processed through Fundación Gol.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mediterranean International Cup (MICFootball): International youth football tournament held annually in Costa Daurada, Spain, attracting teams from around the world. Directly comparable as a high-profile international youth soccer tournament with global recruitment and professional organization.
• Dana Cup: International youth football tournament held annually in Hjørring, Denmark, attracting teams from 50+ countries. Directly comparable as an internationally oriented amateur youth soccer tournament with similar community-based tournament structure.
• Gothia Cup: The world's largest international youth soccer tournament held annually in Gothenburg, Sweden, attracting teams from 60+ countries. Directly comparable as a globally scaled amateur youth soccer tournament with multi-category competition and international travel packages.
• Schweitzer Youth Tournament: Long-running international youth soccer tournament held in Germany, one of Europe's largest amateur youth competitions. Comparable as an established international amateur soccer tournament organizer serving the global youth segment.
• IberCup: International youth football tournament circuit running events across multiple countries (Portugal, Spain, USA). Directly comparable as an amateur soccer tournament organizer with multi-destination global presence and similar age-group tournament structure.
• Paris World Games: International multi-sport youth tournament held annually in Paris, France. Directly comparable as an international amateur tournament organizer based in Paris competing for the same team registrations in the European market.
• Dallas Cup: Premier international youth soccer tournament held annually in Dallas, Texas, featuring age-group competitions for boys and girls. Directly comparable as a long-running international amateur youth tournament with global team participation.

Emerging players

• Manchester International Football Cup: International youth soccer tournament held in Manchester, UK, leveraging city football heritage. Comparable as an amateur youth soccer tournament targeting international team participation with UK destination appeal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BACup.Argentina
• Instagraminstagram.com/bacup.argentina
• TikToktiktok.com/@bacup.ok
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ba-cup

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