Bundesliga X Top Baller Boys U16 US: DC
DATE
April 18 2026
PLAYER AGE
Boys born in 2010 & 2011
LOCATION
Washington DC
EVENT COMPLETE
Bundesliga and Top Baller are back in the US offering young ballers the prize of a lifetime with two Bundesliga giants: FC Bayern and RB Leipzig.
Watch the launch event in NYC. And join us in DC, 18th April 2026. Registrations now open.
Category: Boys born in 2010 and 2011.
This is the fourth of four qualifiers across the US, leading to a Final in May, 2026.
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
- 1 player will be selected to play in the FC Bayern Youth Cup qualifiers in Portland, Oregon.
All you have to do is register below.
Event Info: Washington DC
Location:Washington International School 3100 Macomb St. NW Washington DC 20008
Date: 18th April 2026
Time: 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Top Baller x Bundesliga will run four city qualifiers across the US and select two players from each event to play in the Final in 2026.
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
The FC Bayern Pathway: Earn a spot in the Youth Cup qualifier
At each of the four city qualifiers, one baller from every event will win the opportunity to play in the FC Bayern Youth Cup qualifier, taking place next 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. Find out more about the FC Bayern Pathway here.
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 (TBC) – City TBC
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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