International Tournament

International Tournament 36

This year, G.S.V.V. The Knickerbockers proudly presents the 36th edition of the International Tournament, known as IT36! On the 5th , 6th (and 7th) of July 2024, the sports facilities of the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) will be the stage for the football event of the year. This year’s theme will be ‘Pitstop’! We would like to  invite you and your team to take part in the biggest student football tournament in Europe. Non-students are also warmly welcome! Why Groningen? While its history can be traced back to 300 BC, today Groningen is a vibrant student city with the youngest population in the Netherlands, one in four inhabitants is a student!

With over 600 participants from all over Europe, IT has evolved into THE event you don't want to miss. The combination of football, sportsmanship, and unforgettable parties with live performances and DJs make a stay in Groningen this weekend more than worthwhile. To provide you with an extra dose of enthusiasm and impressions, we have added some atmospheric images. Be sure to check out the aftermovies from the past years:  IT33  & IT34 . For the theme reveal of IT36, click on the following link: Theme Announcement IT36  

We are currently busy with the preparations to ensure that this football tournament becomes an unforgettable weekend for everyone. It promises to be the highlight of the year, with beautiful memories in store. Of course there will be great facilities like provided breakfast and sleeping accommodations (overnight stay from the 5th till the 7th of July). There is room for a limited number of teams. So, if you want to secure a spot for your team at the most beautiful football tournament of the year, please fill out THIS ENTRY FORM as soon as possible! The winning team will not only take home a trophy but will also receive a cash prize of €200 euros!

We have kept the costs for this fantastic weekend very affordable. If you register your team on time  and the payment arrives before the 31st of January 2024, you can take advantage of the Early Bird tickets. The cost is then only €48.00 per person instead of €53.00 per person! Male teams play 11 vs. 11 with a minimum of 14 players. Female teams play 7 vs. 7 with a minimum of 9 players.

For more information, you can follow us on Instagram (@internationaltournementtkb. Here, you can find photos and videos from the past years and you can stay tuned for the preparations for our amazing tournament. 

If you have any questions left please don’t hesitate to contact us.


Voor Nederlandse teams geldt dat de volgende teams zich aan kunnen melden:
- Mannen: reserve 2e klasse of hoger (reserve 3e klasse in overleg);
- Vrouwen: 3e klasse of hoger.

Andere teams verwijzen wij graag door naar het Knockerbicker Toernooi!