Iceland ReyCup Senior Football / Soccer Event in June 2026

Wednesday, 17 June – Iceland’s National Day gather in downtown Reykjavík for vibrant parades, concerts, and festivities. Enjoy street performances and local food while immersing yourself in authentic Icelandic culture alongside locals dressed in traditional attire. It’s the perfect way to experience Iceland’s rich heritage before taking to the pitch – combine your passion for football with an extraordinary celebration that brings the entire nation together.

Thursday, 18 June – Pre-Tournament Conference “Football is Medicine: Active Aging Through the Beautiful Game” held at the University of Iceland. This two-day conference will examine the transformative power of the beautiful game in active aging through keynote presentations, thematic sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. (Conference admission is included in Diamond Registration Packages.)

Thursday, 18 June – Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremony at the Icelandic National Stadium

Friday, 19 June – Conference continues with breakout rooms with lectures and “show and tell” at the Icelandic National Stadium, the Þróttur Clubhouse, and at tables around the fields.

20 June – Gala Dinner and Closing Ceremony at Hilton Nordica Hotel with live music and dancing

17 – 22 June – Enjoy the Men’s World Cup 2026 Live! We’re bringing the excitement of the Men’s World Cup to you! All matches will be shown on a big screen in the Þróttur Clubhouse, so you can cheer for your favorite teams together with fellow participants. Don’t miss a moment – join us for an unforgettable viewing experience!

Friday, 19 and Saturday, 20 June –  Action-packed matches, community spirit, and endless daylight! 

Competition and fun on the pitch from 9am to 12pm, break for lunch, and more play from 1pm to 4pm.

7-a-side Standard football games (women’s) will be 60 minutes each (2 x 30-minute halves) with 2 games per day on Friday and on Saturday.

5-a-side Walking football games will be 12 minutes each.

Midnight Sun Pickup Game will be a late-night game in the bright light of the summer solstice, when the sun barely sets!

Outdoor pitches, artificial and natural grass, are located at the Icelandic Football Association National Stadium soccer complex.

Bronze Package, June 19-20, 2026 // 35,000 ISK (~$280 USD) per PLAYER

Silver Package, June 18-20, 2026 // 52,000 ISK (~$360 USD) per PLAYER

Gold Package, June 18-21, 2026 // 60,000 ISK (~$480 USD) per PLAYER for a single bed and shared bathroom in the group dormitory // +5,000 ISK (~$40 USD) per PLAYER for each extra night. Maximum stay is June 17-22.

Diamond Package, June 17-22, 2026 // $1,475 USD per PLAYER for a double or triple standard room or $1,125 USD per NON-PLAYER for a double or triple or $2,075 USD per PLAYER for a single, non-shared room // +$270 USD for each extra night // +$520 USD to add the Full-Day Guided Golden Circle Tour*

DIAMOND PACKAGES WITH HOTEL

Diamond Package, June 17-22, 2026

$1,475 USD per PLAYER for a double or triple standard room

or $1,125 USD per NON-PLAYER for a double or triple

or $2,075 USD per PLAYER for a single, non-shared room

+$270 USD for each extra night

+$520 USD to add the Full-Day Guided Golden Circle Tour*

Diamond Package INCLUDES:

• 5-night stay in a 3-star hotel within walking distance of the fields. Most guests will be at Reykjavic Lights by Keahotels.
• Check-in June 17 and check out June 22.
• Breakfast each morning at the hotel.
• Lunch and dinner at Hilton Hotel Nordica (a 15-minute walk from the fields) on June 19 and on June 20. There are no lunches or dinners provided on June 17, 18, 21* or 22 (*see note, below)
• Tournament player registration.
• Opening ceremony on June 18 and closing ceremony gala dinner on June 20.
• Conference attendance on June 18 at the University of Iceland. (Transportation not provided.)
• Discounted code for Flybus airport transportation.
  
  *NOTE: The Diamond Full Tour Package includes a full-day 8- to 10-hour Guided Golden Circle Tour on June 21st for an additional $520 USD.
  
  PAYMENT PLAN as of April 2nd:
• Deposit $399 USD per person + second payment $599 USD per person = $998 USD per person as of April 2nd (76 days prior to arrival)
• Final balance (due 42 days prior to arrival, May 6th)
  
  Link to pay $998 USD deposit https://securepay.borgun.is/SecurePay/Ticket.aspx?ticket=R0VhkNH5D
  
  CANCELLATION POLICY: https://www.pursueiceland.com/about-1#anchors-kt73itrf

Gold Package, June 18-21, 2026

60,000 ISK (~$480 USD) per PLAYER for a single bed and shared bathroom in the group dormitory

+5,000 ISK (~$40 USD) per PLAYER for each extra night. Maximum stay is June 17-22.

Gold Package INCLUDES:

• 3-night stay in a single bed at the school facilities right next to the fields.
• There are no single or double rooms. These are classrooms that are converted into dorm-style housing for their annual youth tournament. They generally put entire teams in the rooms, so they are not made for a small group of players. That being said, ReyCup will group players together by gender and do their best to have a small number in each room. Please see the photo, attached. They will make it look nicer, but this is the space.
• Tournament player registration.
• Opening ceremony on June 18 and closing ceremony gala dinner on June 20.
• Laugardalslaug Aquatic Center entrance from June 18 to June 21.
  
  Link to pay 60,000 ISK https://hosted-checkout.straumur.is/paymentLink/sjnfzo2m8g4akd5h15iq

GOLD MEALS are at the Hilton Nordica Hotel within walking distance of the fields. There are windows of time that the hotel offers the three meals and will align with the tournament hours. GOLD MEALS are breakfast, lunch and dinner on June 18th, June 19th and June 20th (9 total). The Saturday dinner is the closing ceremony gala, also a the Hilton.

GOLD DORMS — BATHROOM SHOWERS are not available at the dorms/school bunkers, but instead at the aquatic facility/public recreational center next door, Laugardalslaug Pool. The hours are 6:30am–10pm on Friday, and 8am–9pm Saturday and Sunday. You will be given free entrance to the facility with a wristband that gives you entrance and locks/unlocks your locker to store your items while showering or using the pools. The shower areas are communal/not private and divided by gender, but there are optional private showering stall areas. They do have body soap dispensers, hair dryers and you can rent towels or bring one in your luggage. The reviews online from visitors include comments about how clean and sanitized it is there.

Here is the Google Maps walking route between the showers (at the aquatic facility), the school housing and the meals at the Hilton Nordica: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BeoXEuebNzjbXAhM7

OPTIONS WITHOUT HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Bronze Package, June 19-20, 2026

35,000 ISK (~$280 USD) per PLAYER

Bronze Package INCLUDES:

• Tournament player registration (required for all players not choosing the Silver, Gold or Diamond Packages).
• Opening ceremony on June 18 and closing ceremony gala dinner on June 20.

Silver Package, June 18-20, 2026

52,000 ISK (~$360 USD) per PLAYER

Silver Package INCLUDES:

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Hilton Nordica Hotel on June 18, June 19 and June 20.
• Dinner on June 20 will be at the Tournament Gala.
• Tournament player registration.
• Opening ceremony on June 18 and closing ceremony gala dinner on June 20.
  
  TIP: The tournament is working with Key to Iceland for hotel reservations. Link here. https://www.keytoiceland.com/reycup-senior

ReyCup Senior has partnered with Key to Iceland to arrange online hotel booking options for those who select the Silver and Bronze packages. https://www.keytoiceland.com/reycup-senior

Reykjavík – Dalur HI Hostel is located right next to the fields that is also used for the ReyCup youth tournament. Rates as of today for a room with two beds and a private bath from June 18 to June 21 is 77,350 ISK or $620 USD for two people ($310 USD each). There is optional breakfast, a cafe, laundry facilities, and also rooms with 4 or 5 beds (bunk beds). You would still need to purchase the tournament pass for ~$265 USD. You are welcome to book this for the dates you want and then select the Bronze package for the tournament pass and gala.
Book online: https://www.hostel.is/en/hostels/hi-reykjavik-dalur

Walking Football (interest)
Socialball Walking Football – Vanessa Hood (interested 30+/40+)
Cymru Dragons – Kat Lucy (interested 40+)
Icelandair FC (interested 40+ 50+ 60+)
Þróttur Hlaupahópur (interested 40+)

Standard Football (interest)
ESPS Phoenix – Malin Butcher (interested 30+ 40+)
Þróttur Kvennahreysti (interested 50+)

Fields are located at the Icelandic Football Association Headquarters.
Conference will be at the University of Iceland.
Events are held at Hilton Hotel Nordica.

Google Map with field, event and hotel locations: https://maps.app.goo.gl/v16ma93nVQnAJyza8

Transportation in Reykjavik:
Keflavík Airport (KEF) is located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Reykjavík
Airport bus service booked with Flybus is recommended. More options here.
Strætó is the public transportation system within the Reykjavík Capital Area

Valbjarnarvöllur

Aerial view of fields

• Vegan and vegetarian options are available.
• Food will be available at the tournament, whether in the clubhouse or food trucks.
• Gold and Silver Package guests will be served meals at the Hilton Hotel Nordica
• Diamond Package guests will have meals at their hotel (Reykjavik Lights) as well as at the the Hilton Nordica, and at selected restaurants during the Golden Circle Tour.
• The closing ceremony gala on Saturday night at Hilton Hotel Nordica will include dinner.

The Closing Ceremony Gala will be a three-course dinner with live entertainment and dancing at the Hilton Nordica Hotel Gala Hall.

The doors will open with drinks at 7pm.

There will be set menus to choose from, with vegetarian and vegan options.

The cost is included in each player’s registration.

The cost for non-players is 16.990kr. Non-player guest Payment link is pending.

Dress code is casual. No need for formal attire! Plan to be comfortable dancing and socializing.

This is an adults-only event but arrangements are possible for children to join during the first part of the evening. Please contact us.

• 11 a-side (11v11) format
• All tournament players are welcome to join!
• 10:00pm to midnight.
• You can play in for some or all of the time!

WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eo1lhhwvr331usSxmYxhFW
WhatsApp Women’s Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GtVPhDcE5cL4czx4bpZtjb
WhatsApp Men’s Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fr9kQAV5rHHI7UQVaimmZL
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reycupsenior
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2679052152443989/

ReyCup Contacts
Women’s Category (outside of Iceland): Brandi Mitchell brandi@sandiegosoccerwomen.com +1 858 229 0697
Women’s Category (local): Hertha +354 691 0908
Conference: Gudberg Jonsson +354 698 5575
Diamond Packages: Brynjar Benediktsson (Pursue Iceland) +354 698 9849