Almere will host a major street football 3v3 tournament on May 30, 2025, bringing together the energy of urban sports and the passion of local communities. Organized in collaboration with Panna Knock Out, Urban Sports Games, and the City of Almere, the event promises a full day of dynamic competition, skill, and celebration of street football culture.
The tournament is open to teams in five categories: U12, U14, U16, 17+, and Lady. Each team can register up to four players, with no goalkeepers, and participation is free of charge. The competition will begin with round-robin group stages, followed by intense playoff rounds. The top three teams in each group will receive prizes, with the best team in the 17+ category earning a paid trip to the renowned Ghetto Games Festival (GGFEST 2025) in Ventspils, Latvia, to compete internationally.
Schedule Highlights
- 13:00 – Registration opens for youth groups (U12, U14, U16)
- 14:00–19:00 – Youth group matches
- 16:00 – Registration for 17+ and Lady groups
- 17:00 – Official opening ceremony
- 17:10 – First games for 17+ and Lady groups; youth playoffs and finals
- 18:00 – Awards ceremony for youth groups
- 19:30 – Playoff games for 17+ and Lady groups
- 21:00 – Tournament final
- 21:10 – Awards ceremony
The event is designed to foster community spirit and showcase the creativity and skill that define street football. Panna Knock Out, a leader in urban sports entertainment, brings its expertise to ensure an engaging and fair competition for all participants.
Stadhuisplein, right in the heart of Almere, has been chosen as the venue and will serve as an incredible location for the tournament-putting youth right at the center of attention. For more information on rules, registration, and updates, follow the organizers’ official channels.
Panna Knock Out is a leading force in street football and urban sports events, known for inspiring youth and communities through dynamic tournaments and entertainment.
Ghetto Football is a leading street football movement from Latvia and part of the Ghetto Games urban sports platform. Founded in Riga’s Grīziņkalns district in 2009, it has grown into one of Europe’s largest street sports communities, hosting 3v3 tournaments with thousands of young participants each summer. The movement now spans internationally, with events and collaborations across Europe, and its annual finals in Latvia attract top street football teams from many countries
About Ghetto Games Festival (GGFEST):
GGFEST is an international celebration of street sports and culture, held annually in Ventspils, Latvia, attracting top talent from across Europe.