Gothia Cup
Opening Ceremony
Gothia Cup brings together youth football from all over the world. Experience the opening ceremony – a colourful show with music, dance and a presentation of all participating nations.
Opening Ceremony at Ullevi
Gothia Cup
The week is full of both planned and spontaneous moments. The Opening Ceremony is the big gathering of the week. For one hour, expect music, dancing, fireworks and a parade featuring every nation taking part. With 50,000 people packed into Ullevi, it’s an event everyone shares.
A memory for life
We believe that it is important to make a lifelong memory from the tournament. A moment for everyone – a moment of harmony and fellowship. We want to create this very moment with the Gothia Opening Ceremony.
ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE
Shiver with excitement
Previous participants have compared it to an Olympic ceremony and that’s the idea. The atmosphere is electric; you’ll feel it in every moment. It will be a memory that makes you smile for years to come.
Tickets & Entry
- A physical ticket is required for entry; you will receive this with your pre-ordered Gothia Card.
- Gothia Cards purchased during the tournament also include entry to the Opening Ceremony — subject to ticket availability.
Please note that the Gothia Card alone is not valid as a ticket.
The Arena – Ullevi Stadium
For football it seats around 43,000, and for large shows like the Gothia Cup Opening Ceremony it can welcome up to around 51,000 spectators. Located in the city centre, Ullevi is easy to reach by tram or bus and offers an electric atmosphere that makes every event unforgettable.
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Worldwide music
Music from all corners of the world is played when participants from all the nations enter the arena and when the year's song is played it's the audience that takes care of the singing. You may also find yourself reflecting and find out that Gothia Cup is much more than just football.
The audience
The Gothia Cup Opening Ceremony brings everyone together. More than 50,000 players, leaders, supporters and locals fill Ullevi Stadium and create a truly magical atmosphere. The crowd becomes part of the show, sharing in the joy and fellowship.
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