News – Marveld Tournament

Flamengo Crowned Champions of the 36th Marveld Tournament

16 June 2026

For three days, Sportpark Den Elshof in Groenlo hosted football at its purest and highest level. The stars of tomorrow and today’s talents faced off…

Tony Mamodaly: Right to Dream International

14 June 2026

“We raise our players as if they were our own children, and that’s the basis for all our decisions.” Tony is the technical director of the…

Marisca Overtoom: The Whistling Pharmacist

14 June 2026

Marisca Overtoom is active as a referee at the Marveld Tournament for the second time this year. She lives in Heerhugowaard and officiates at both…

Paris Saint-Germain Back in Action

14 June 2026

For the sixth time, the mighty Paris Saint-Germain is present in Groenlo. The most successful club in France, which has won the Champions League in…

Raymond van Meenen Enjoys Returning to Groenlo: “As a Football Fan, It’s Simply Wonderful to Be Here”

14 June 2026

For many regular visitors to the Marveld Tournament, Raymond van Meenen is a familiar face. The KNVB’s Manager of Referee Affairs for Professional Football has…

Voices from the Sideline

14 June 2026

“I notice that foreign teams play much more directly than Dutch clubs.” Public interest is once again high this year. We asked a few football enthusiasts…

Talented Goalkeeper Sten Kremers (Currently) Without a Club

14 June 2026

“I hope things work out, but right now I don’t have anything at all.” A few years ago, Sten Kremers (22) was still sitting on the…

Final Tournament Meal Prepared by Wilfried Asschert

14 June 2026

“I’ve Retired Myself” It’s Saturday evening, and the teams are being served a three-course dinner in the sports hall, which has been transformed into a restaurant.…

Neighborly Help in the Parking Lot

14 June 2026

“We see ourselves as the friendly face in front of the tournament” For over 20 years, a group of people from the neighboring village of Lichtenvoorde…

Our Council of Wise Men

14 June 2026

“The most talented player isn’t necessarily the best player of the tournament” A council of wise men determines who will be named Player of the Tournament,…

Muscles for Muscles

14 June 2026

Since 1990, the Marveld Tournament has annually supported a charitable cause. This year, the focus is on „Spieren voor Spieren“ (Muscles for Muscles), a foundation…

Opening of the New Dishwashing Area

14 June 2026

“This is quite a special moment” At a tournament with 12 professional teams and their extensive staff, 300 volunteers actively involved, and a large refereeing corps…

Jefta Bresser with Bayer Leverkusen at the Marveld Tournament

14 June 2026

Jefta Bresser is practically a regular at the Marveld Tournament. „I’ve been coming here for years. First with De Graafschap, and later, even when I…

Corné in ’t Hout: ESPN Reporter Covering the Entire Saturday in Groenlo

14 June 2026

Corné in ’t Hout has turned his hobby into a profession – or as he puts it himself: „I’ve followed my dream.“ He works as…

Spotted: Devin Haen

14 June 2026

Also present at the tournament is Devin Haen! Son of Don Haen, former player of Grol and LONGA 30, but above all: “Devin Haen, profession:…

Ingo Schlosser, head coach VfL Wolfsburg

14 June 2026

“Everything here is great; there are top teams and it is superbly organized” “We are here for the second time, after visiting for the first time…

Swedish referee Theo Edung enjoys first Marveld Tournament: “Memories for a lifetime”

13 June 2026

Not only for the players on the field does the Marveld Tournament serve as an international stage. For referees as well, the youth tournament at…

Pepijn Lijnders: From Anfield to Sportpark Den Elshof

13 June 2026

“I pay attention to which players have the biggest impact on the result and what tactical choices coaches make” Every year, many prominent football figures find…

€10,000 for Electronic Locker Room Locks

13 June 2026

One of the traditions at the sponsor evening on Thursday before the tournament – a tradition the club is particularly proud of – is the…

A Peek Behind the Scenes: Inside the Locker Room

13 June 2026

The FC Twente/Heracles Academy offers a chance to take a peek behind the scenes of preparations for the first tournament match against Ajax – right…

Sponsor Evening: Proud of the Rots Brothers

13 June 2026

You won’t find them more genuine, sincere, or authentic. Brothers Daan, Mats, and Tiem Rots – a living example of “All good things come in…

From Sports Hall to Theatre Hall/Reception Area/Dining Hall

13 June 2026

Many hands make light work – and that’s exactly what’s happening in the preparations for the 36th Marveld Tournament. A massive amount of work, hundreds…

Playing football yourself remains the best part!

12 June 2026

Besides all the great football, there's plenty more to see and do at the Marveld Tournament. For example, you can grab fries or another savoury snack…

Kitchen Brigade in Full Swing

12 June 2026

They're ready for the start! A chat is fine, but only while working, multitasking! Around 15 people this afternoon, both experienced and new, are fully…

Guest writer Bayer 04 Leverkusen: “From Leverkusen to the world stage”

7 June 2026

Over the past decade, Bayer 04 Leverkusen has slowly but steadily developed into one of Germany’s top clubs and a flagship of the Bundesliga in…

Guest writer Flamengo: “Flamengo makes stars at home”

4 June 2026

Flamengo was founded in 1895 in the city of Rio de Janeiro as a rowing club, before officially establishing its football department in 1912, marking…

VfL Wolfsburg and Right to Dream at Marveld Tournament 2026

22 April 2026

Last weekend, the Board of the International Marveld Tournament had to deal with two withdrawals: Melbourne City FC from Australia and Al-Ahly from Egypt. Both teams…

PSV and Palmeiras play opening game 36th International Marveld Tournament

29 March 2026

In recent weeks, the board of the Internationaal Marveld Tournament Foundation has announced the list of participants and the group stage draw.The match schedule for…

Groups Marveld Tournament 2026 announced

29 March 2026

Last week the draw for the group stage of the 36th Marveld Tournament took place. This resulted in the group allocation below. …

Strong line-up for 36th edition International Marveld Tournament 2026

16 March 2026

Last week, the board of the Stichting Internationaal Marveldtoernooi has announced the participants for the 36th edition, to be held this year on the weekend…

Last participants 36th Edition announced!

13 March 2026

The 36th International Marveld Tournament presents the last participating teams! Curious about the draw for the group stage? Stay tuned! Follow us: FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn

Next participants 36th Edition announced!

11 March 2026

The 36th International Marveld Tournament presents the next participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! Follow us: FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn

First participants 36th Edition announced!

7 March 2026

The 36th International Marveld Tournament presents the first participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! Follow us: FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn

Main sponsor Marveld Recreatie opens indoor amusement park ‘Bommelwereld’

3 October 2025

Bommelwereld is the new indoor theme park in Groenlo, where the world of Olivier B. Bommel and Tom Poes comes to life.With more than twenty…