Bundesliga X Top Baller Boys U16 US: New York Final

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DATE

May 17 2026

PLAYER AGE

Boys born in 2010 & 2011

LOCATION

New York

EVENT COMPLETE

Bundesliga and Top Baller are back in the US offering young ballers the prize of a lifetime with Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig.

Registrations now open for the final event in New York 17th May. This is your chance to win the RB Leipzig opportunirt of a lifetime!

Category: Boys born in 2010 and 2011.


Have you ever dreamed of playing in one of the best leagues in Europe? This is your chance. There are huge opportunities at every city qualifier;

  • 2 players will be selected to play in the Final for a chance to win a trial at RB Leipzig academy, and

All you have to do is register below.
Event Info: New York Final

Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Date: 17th May 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Top Baller x Bundesliga have run four city qualifiers across the US and two players have been selected from each event to play in the Final. There are still spots open to compete against these winners.


At the Final, an RB Leipzig scout will select the top two players for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: travel to Germany and train for one week at the RB Leipzig Academy. 

The trial will include opportunities such as:

  • Individual technical training with an RB Leipzig coach
  • Individual athletic training with an RB Leipzig coach
  • Practice sessions using  state-of-the-art training tools for passing, set pieces, coordination, speed, and more
  • Exclusive insider experience of an academy player’s daily routine
  • RB Leipzig Stadium tour 

Are you a baller aged 14 – 16 years old in the US? Ask your parent or legal guardian to register below for a chance at one of these opportunities. We look forward to seeing you on the pitch! 

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Bundesliga x Top Baller Under-16 1-v-1 Soccer Tournament
Official Competition Rules


1. Organizer

The Bundesliga x Top Baller Under-16 Soccer 1v1 Tournament (“Tournament”) is organized by Top Baller in partnership with Bundesliga (collectively, “Organizers”).

2. Tournament Overview

  • Age Group: Boys born in 2010 or 2011.
  • Events: 4 Qualifier Events + 1 Final Event across different U.S. cities.
  • Format: 1 v 1 skills-based tournament.
  • Prize Structure:
  • First Prize (RB Leipzig Prize: RB Leipzig Academy Trial – 2 players will be selected at the Final for a 1week training session (including, health check, lactate test, speed test, session with various training tools such as Soccerbot 360, Trackman and Skillcourt, individual training with technical coach and athletic coach) at RB Leipzig Academy in Germany. Flights and accommodation covered for winners and one parent/guardian each.

Second Prize (FC Bayern Prize): FC Bayern Youth Cup Qualifiers – 4 players (1 from each Qualifier Event) will be selected to participate in the FC Bayern Youth Cup Qualifiers in Portland, Oregon, Summer 2026. (The FC Bayern Youth Cup Qualifier provides an opportunity to be selected to represent Team USA in the FC Bayern Youth Cup in Munich, or be invited to the Global Academy program. These opportunities are specifically designed to create pathways into professional football for young talented players worldwide. Note: selection for Team USA is not administered by Top Baller or Bundesliga).

3. Event Schedule:

Qualifier Event 1 – Sat, Nov 1st, 2025 – Met Oval Field, 60th St &, 60th Ct, Maspeth, NY 11378, United States

Qualifier Event 2 – Sat, 31st January 2026 – Cathedral Soccer 2728 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, United States

Qualifier Event 3 – Sun, 1st March, 2026 – 4724 St Nicholas Ave, Culver City, CA 90230, United States


Qualifier Event 4 – Sat, 18th April 2026 – Washington International School 3100 Macomb St. NW Washington DC 20008


Final Event – May 2026 – New York Flushing Meadows Corona Park


RB Leipzig Academy Trial – Summer 2026 (TBC) – Leipzig, Germany


FC Bayern Youth Cup Qualifiers – Summer 2026 (TBC) – Portland, Oregon


4. Eligibility

  • Players must be boys born in 2010 or 2011.
  • Proof of age required (birth certificate, passport, or government-issued ID).
  • Completed Parent/Guardian Consent Forms and Liability Waiver required.
  • Players may participate in only one Qualifier Event.
  • Players with existing arrangements with professional teams may be restricted based on team or league rules.

5. Registration

  • Registration opens on 28th March via Tournament website.
  • Players accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Online registration closes on the day before each Qualifier Event. Walk ups are permitted subject to availability and signature of the necessary consent and waiver forms by a parent or legal guardian.

6. Tournament Format

  • Qualifier Events: Group and knockout rounds (as determined by Organizers).
  • Final Event: Players advancing from Qualifiers compete for the RB Leipzig Prize.

7. Selection Criteria

Organizers Decisions are final.

8. Code of Conduct
All participants, parents/guardians, and staff must adhere to youth sports ethical standards.
Misconduct may result in disqualification.

9. Health and Safety

  • Medical staff will be present at all events.
  • Compliance with U.S. youth sports safety laws (concussion protocols, emergency plans, public health guidance) is mandatory.
  • Parents must provide emergency contact and medical information.

10. Travel and Accommodation

  • RB Leipzig winners: Flights and accommodation for player and one parent/guardian covered.
  • FC Bayern winners: Flights and Accommodation for player and one parent/guardian covered.
  • Organizers not responsible for any additional expenses.

11. Media, Promotion, and Content

  • Organizers may film, broadcast, and promote events, including via social media.
  • ESPN or other media partners may act as co-hosts and may also broadcast content.
  • Players and parents/guardians grant permission for use of name, image, and video in relation to the foregoing via Consent Form.

12. Liability and Insurance

  • Participation at player’s own risk.
  • Parent/guardian must sign Liability Waiver.
  • Organizers maintain event liability insurance but are not responsible for personal injury, loss, or damage beyond coverage.

13. Disciplinary and Appeals Process

  • On-field decisions are final.
  • Off-field disputes handled by Organizers.
  • Organizers’ decisions are final.

14. Compliance

Participants must follow all FIFA and U.S. Soccer rules applicable to youth tournaments.

RB Leipzig Academy Trial: Selection by RB Leipzig or Red Bull scout at the Final Event.

FC Bayern Youth Cup Qualifiers: FC Bayern Head of Youth Football (or a legend, or another representative of the club) will attend each event and select the winner of the prize.

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