SCI FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTS 2026

21st SCI Isle of Wight Mitre Ultimatch Cup 2026

Friday 1st - Monday 4th May 2026
May-Day Weekend

GROUP LEADER GOES FREE ON BOOKINGS BEFORE 31ST OCTOBER 2025
1 FREE PLACE IN EVERY 25 PERSONS ON BOOKINGS BEFORE 31ST OCTOBER 2025

In 2025 the SCI Isle of Wight Mitre Ultimatch Cup completely sold out with 90 teams taking part. Be sure to book early for 2026 to avoid missing out!! Book now at one of 2 Away Resorts Holiday Parks which offer a variety of accommodation from Value Chalets through to Luxury Lodges/Cottages.

BOOK NOW BY CLICKING THE BOOK NOW BUTTON ON THIS WEBSITE

Under 7s to Under 14s

The SCI Mitre Ultimatch Cup is the Isle of Wight’s Premier Youth Football Tournament!! This football tournament is now in its 21st year and continues to be very popular with many teams returning each & every year. Over 1500 teams have joined SCI at the Isle of Wight over the past 20 years for a truly memorable festival experience, be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.

The tournament is played at the Isle of Wight’s fine Seaclose Park which is right in the heart of Newport, the island’s county town, and boasts 16 pitches all at one venue.

The Celebrity Presentation at the Isle of Wight takes place in the Large Marquee with Celebrity Guest following the conclusion of each age group - in 2025 we was delighted to welcome Matt Ritchie former Newcastle United & Scotland Winger, currently playing for Portsmouth to the Presentation at the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight Presentations

We are delighted to announce that we are returning to Whitecliff Bay & The Lakes Rookley in 2026 for the May-Day weekend with a full range of accommodation available, from Value Chalets all the way through to Luxury Rockstar Lodges. We also have the The Lakes Rookley Resort which was a new addition to the SCI Portfolio in 2022 and was so well received by teams attending that we are returning in 2026. The Lakes Rookley is a stunning Holiday Park with quality Caravan accommodation, Lakehouses with stunning views plus Premium Cottages - many with Hot Tubs. With such a wide choice of holiday parks & accommodation the SCI Isle of Wight Mitre Ultimatch Cup in 2026 really is for everyone!

Skegness Presentations

LAKES ROOKLEY AT NIGHT

Choose your accommodation from a choice of TWO fantastic Holiday Parks

WHITECLIFF BAY HOLIDAY PARK

SCI is delighted to be returning to Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight for our May-Day Weekend Festival. Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park is set in the location of Bembridge and has views across the Solent from the Nab Bar which sells meals and drinks. The park also offers indoor and outdoor Swimming Pools, Amusement arcade & evening entertainment & shows in the Club House.

In terms of accommodation at Whitecliff Bay there is a full choice which includes a full range of caravans from Luxury to Superior & Comfort as well as a few Luxury Lodges & finally there is the Chalets which range from Value to Comfort to Superior, Plus Bell Tents.

Hot Tubs are on a first come first served basis.

ISLE OF WIGHT FERRY

All Teams for the SCI Isle of Wight Mitre Ultimatch Cup on the May-Day Weekend 1st - 4th May 2026 will now need to book there own Car ferry crossings for 2026, they are no longer included in the price, this will enable people to make as many changes as they like and give them freedom to cross as they wish - the link to do this is a follows:
All Crossings with Wightlink from Portsmouth or Lymington:
Book your ferry for your Away Resorts holiday - Wightlink Ferries
All crossings with Red Funnel from Southampton:
Away Resorts | Red Funnel Ferries
Please note ferry crossings at the discounted rates via Wightlink and Red Funnel are for Cars ONLY.

WHITECLIFF BAY STUNNING VIEWS

2026 Prices for Whitecliff Bay

Comfort Lodge with Hot Tub	£tbc
Value 4 berth Chalets & Caravans	£170pp
Comfort Caravan/Chalet 4 or 5 sharing	£182pp
Comfort Caravan/Chalet 6 sharing	£172pp
Comfort Caravan 8 sharing	£159pp
Superior Caravan/Chalet 4 or 5 sharing	£192pp
Superior Caravan/Chalet 6 sharing	£182pp
Superior Caravan 8 sharing	£169pp
Superior Chalet with Hot Tub 4/5/6 sharing	£215pp
Superior Lodge 5 berth	£tbc
Luxury/Indulgent Caravans 4 or 5 sharing	£205pp
Luxury/Indulgent Caravans 6 sharing	£195pp
Exclusive Seaview Caravans 4 or 5 sharing	£225pp
Luxury Lodges 5 or 6 sharing	£245pp
Luxury Lodge with Hot Tub Seaview Plus 6 sharing	£259pp
Luxury Lodge Hot Tub 5 sharing	£279pp
Luxury Caravans with Hot Tub 4 sharing	£275pp
Rockstar or TriBeCa Lodge with Hot Tub 4 sharing	£269pp
Rockstar or TriBeCa Lodge with Hot Tub 5/6 sharing	£259pp
Burst of Blue Caravans 5 sharing	£205pp

FULL OCCUPANCY CHARGES APPLY TO WHITECLIFF BAY - 3 PERSONS WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR 4 PERSONS IN A 4 SHARING UNIT OF ACCOMMODATION.

The Lakes Rookley

The Lakes Rookley - stunning Holiday Park with quality Caravan accommodation, Lakehouses with stunning views plus Premium Cottages - many with Hot Tubs.

Perch by the pool and ponder which pristine beach you’ll visit tomorrow on holiday at The Lakes Rookley. Or chill out on the veranda overlooking the lake with a tasty bite to eat and chilled glass of something.

Lakehouses, cottages and caravan holiday homes tucked away in a leafy island hideaway await you. Sink into a warm, bubbling hot tub, put your head back and stargaze on clear nights. Or put your feet up and listen to the sounds of nature sitting on your decking, sipping on whatever drink takes your fancy.

The Lakes Rookley really is the place to go if you are looking for that extra special place to stay for the weekend, the accommodation is quite simply first class - from quality caravans, to the superb Lakehouses with stunning views across the lakes from the Veranda's to the Premium Cottages (some with Hot Tubs). These accommodation units are like home from home with the Lakehouses and Premium Cottages offering much more space inside, many come with washing machines, dishwashers, fully fitted luxury kitchens, En-Suite to the main bedroom & much much more. This resort and accommodation is one of the top resorts SCI offers, places will fill quickly so book soon.

In terms of facilities the resort offers indoor & outdoor heated swimming pools, adventure playground, amusements, family entertainment, Water Sports Lake & Much More besides. There is also the Quarterdeck Bar & Restaurant serving food and drink throughout the day & night.

SWIMMING AT LAKES ROOKLEY

FULL OCCUPANCY CHARGES APPLY TO THE LAKES ROOKLEY - 3 PERSONS WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR 4 PERSONS IN A 4 SHARING UNIT OF ACCOMMODATION.

2026 PRICES FOR THE LAKES ROOKLEY

Comfort Caravans 4 sharing	£tbc
Comfort Caravans 5 sharing	£tbc
Comfort Caravans 6 sharing	£tbc
Superior Caravans 4 sharing	£tbc
Superior Caravans 5 sharing	£tbc
Superior Caravans 6 sharing	£tbc
Luxury/Indulgent Caravans 4 sharing	£tbc
Luxury/Indulgent Caravans 5 sharing	£tbc
Luxury/Indulgent Caravans 6 sharing	£tbc
Luxury Caravan with Hot Tub 4 or 5 sharing	£tbc
Luxury Island Cottage 4 sharing	£tbc
Exclusive Island Cottage with Hot Tub 4 sharing	£tbc
Exclusive Island Cottage with Hot Tub 5 or 6 sharing	£tbc
Luxury Island Cottage with Hot Tub 4 sharing	£tbc
Exclusive Lake houses 4 sharing	£tbc
Indulgent Island Cottage 4 sharing	£tbc
Indulgent Island Cottage 4 sharing with Hot Tub	£tbc
Luxury Lodge 4 sharing	£tbc

SCI Celebrity Presentation

No SCI festival would be complete without the spectacular festival finale – the SCI Celebrity Presentation. 2025 saw current Portsmouth Winger & former Newcastle & Bournemouth star Matt Ritchie attend the Isle of Wight presentations. In 2024 we welcomed England Legend Stuart Pearce to the SCI Isle of Wight Celebrity Presentation. In 2023 we welcomed Southampton & England Legend Matt Le Tissier to the Isle of Wight. The Celebrity Presentation at the Isle of Wight takes place in the Large Marquee with Celebrity Guest following the conclusion of each age group. Who will the guest be in 2026?

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LAKES ROOKLEY VIEWS TO ACCOMMODATION

May-Day Weekend

Friday 1st May – Monday 4th May 2026
21st SCI Isle of Wight Mitre Ultimatch Cup

Matches played on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2026

Age Groups:
Under 7/8 – 5-a-side
Under 9/10 – 7-a-side
Under 11/12 - 9-a-side
Under 13/14 - 11-a-side

Stuart Pearce @ IOW Presentation 2024

*All prices are based on 4 fully paying persons sharing. All accommodation units are to have at least 1 adult in them and there is to be a minimum ratio of 1 adult to every 3 children in all groups.

For further information on accommodation contact SCI on 01305 768555

ALL TEAMS MUST BOOK THERE ACCOMMODATION THROUGH SCI FOOTBALL FESTIVALS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 SCI FOOTBALL FESTIVALS. Entertainment passes & SCI Wristbands are included in the accommodation prices. Dogs are NOT allowed for the weekend in the Accommodation or at the Football grounds.

SCI Football Festivals 2026