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SuperCupNI opening parade provides Coleraine welcome to 66 teams from across the globe

SuperCupNI opening parade provides Coleraine welcome to 66 teams from across the globe

Mon, July 22, 2024

The 2024 SuperCupNI has officially commenced with an opening parade introducing the 66 teams who will compete in the world-renowned competition.

Held in Coleraine town centre, the parade saw players from across the globe greeted by the many spectators who came to wish them luck, with attendees and players also looking forward to Northern Ireland and Leeds United legend Stuart Dallas, officially opening the tournament.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan said: “I am delighted to welcome all those completing in this year’s SuperCupNI tournament to Coleraine for the opening ceremony.

“I also warmly welcome all who have come the Borough to support the teams, as we look forward to the upcoming week of competitive matches which will of course culminate in the finals to be held in Coleraine’s showgrounds.

“Thank you to all those involved in preparations for this fantastic sporting event including SuperCupNI, the teams and support staff.”

Spectators and players alike are looking forward to 5 days of competitive matches featuring players from 66 worldwide teams, with the tournament expected to generate millions of pounds for the economy.

Clubs playing this year include – Intercontinental FA, Barca Academy Dubai, Manchester United and Middlesborough.

For more information on the tournament go to supercupni.com and to purchase tickets download the “buy ticket” app.

SuperCupNI is more than just a football tournament, the economic impact across the three council areas (Causeway Coast & Glens, Mid & East Antrim, and Antrim & Newtownabbey) hosting the matches is significant, with research undertaken by the organisers after the 2022 event reporting that around 65,500 people attended spending an estimated £7,400,000 over the week.

An impressive £4,116,166 was spent on accommodation alone, with 29% of visitors coming from outside Northern Ireland and 70% of local attendees opting to stay overnight. And it’s not just hotels that are benefiting, with 21% staying in guest houses / B&B’s, 23% in self-catering and 12% in motorhomes / caravans, or campsites.  

For further information please contact:

Russell Lever Deputy Head of Public Relations ASG & PARTNERS T: 028 9080 2000 • M: 077 8828 8901 

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ciarán McQuillan and Deputy Mayor Councillor Tanya Stirling pictured with Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM, Deputy Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, special guest Stuart Dallas and Victor Leonard, SuperCupNI Chairman ahead of the Welcoming Parade at Coleraine Town Hall. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ciarán McQuillan and Deputy Mayor Councillor Tanya Stirling pictured with Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM, Deputy Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Alderman Beth Adger MBE and special guest Stuart Dallas in Coleraine Town Hall before the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade. Also in attendance were: (l-r) Councillor Philip Anderson, Councillor Lee Kane, Councillor Amy Mairs, Councillor Steven Callaghan, Alderman Richard Stewart, Councillor John Wisener and Councillor Niamh Archibald. The Coleraine Football Club team pictured in The Mall car park ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. The Ballymena United team pictured in The Mall car park ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. The Manchester United girls team pictured in The Mall car park ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. he Ross County team from Scotland pictured in The Mall car park ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. The St. Francis FC team pictured in The Mall car park ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. A group of children pictured with team signs ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ciarán McQuillan and Deputy Mayor Tanya Stirling pictured with Victor Leonard, SuperCupNI Chairman and special guest Stuart Dalla as the Welcoming Parade makes its way through the streets of Coleraine town centre. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ciarán McQuillan and Deputy Mayor Tanya Stirling pictured with Victor Leonard, SuperCupNI Chairman as the Welcoming Parade makes its way through the streets of Coleraine town centre.
The Rangers FC team pictured in The Mall car park ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. The Aston Villa girls team pictured in The Mall car park ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. A group of children pictured with team signs ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. The IDA Bermuda team pictured in The Mall car park ahead of the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade and Opening Ceremony. The Middleborough team pictured during the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade through Coleraine town centre. The Surf Select USA girls team pictured during the SuperCupNI Welcoming Parade through Coleraine town centre. The County Tyrone team pictured with Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and special guest Stuart Dallas at the SuperCupNI Opening Ceremony in Coleraine Showgrounds. The Crusaders FC team pictured at the SuperCupNI Opening Ceremony in Coleraine Showgrounds. A special performance of the traditional Haka dance to entertain the crowds at the SuperCupNI Opening Ceremony in Coleraine Showgrounds. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ciarán McQuillan pictured with Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM, Deputy Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, special guest Stuart Dallas, Victor Leonard, SuperCupNI Chairman and guests at the SuperCupNI Opening Ceremony Dinner in the Lodge Hotel.
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