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Story added: 4th August 2026
The Nest played host to a festival of youth football this July as Norwich City Community Sports Foundation’s 2026 Summer Cup brought together 98 teams and an impressive 1,039 players for four brilliant days of competitive action.
Since its launch in 2000, the Summer Cup has grown into a flagship event in the Foundation calendar – a place where young players test themselves and enjoy football in a welcoming, fast-paced environment.
Supported by Joma, the tournament once again lived up to its reputation as one of East Anglia’s standout grassroots events, welcoming FA‑affiliated boys’ and girls’ teams to high‑quality grass and 3G pitches for group fixtures, knockouts, trophies, and plenty of memories.
Adam Drury, Head of Football at the Foundation, said the scale and spirit of this year’s tournament showed why the Summer Cup continues to thrive:
“The Summer Cup is one of my favourite parts of the year. You see players from so many different clubs come together, compete properly, and still walk away smiling – that’s what grassroots football should feel like.
“What impressed me most was the standard across all age groups. Whether teams were chasing silverware or just enjoying the experience, the level of football and the attitude of the players was outstanding.
“Events like this only work because of the coaches, parents, volunteers, and staff who give their time. The atmosphere around The Nest throughout the tournament was brilliant.”
24th August 2026
Jack Stacey and Anis Ben Slimane spent an action‑packed afternoon at The Nest on Tuesday 11 August, meeting young people across several Foundation programmes and bringing plenty of excitement along the way.
21st August 2026
The Nest played host to four brilliant days of football from Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 August, as more than 1,120 players took part in the 2026 Boys’ Canary Cup, with five Norwich teams lifting trophies.
20th August 2026
Sonny Carey’s rise from a released academy player to a Championship ever‑present is a powerful example of what young people can achieve through Norwich City Community Sports Foundation’s Further Education pathway.
20th August 2026
Abi’s journey with the Foundation has been a long, steady progression over eight years. Last month, she took a brilliant next step by signing for Norwich City Women, becoming one of the latest players to move from our Football Development Programme into the senior team.