MICFootball Punta Cana was launched this Monday with an official event held at the Embassy Garden of the El Embajador Hotel. MICFootball, the world’s most prestigious youth football tournament, opens its new venue in America in the Dominican Republic.
The tournament, which expands after more than 20 years of success in Spain, will be held from June 24 to 29, 2025, at the modern facilities of The Fields, Cap Cana Sports City, with 2,000 players and 1,000 supporters. A far-reaching media and tourism impact is projected, with international coverage and institutional broadcasting from the Dominican Republic to the world.
The chosen venue is Cap Cana, Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic, a destination projected to become the new epicenter of youth talent, sports tourism, and international football investment.
An international venue with a vision for the future
The event was chaired by the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, along with the President of MICFootball, David Bellver, and representatives of the project’s strategic partners: Banco de Reservas, Asonahores, and Cap Cana.
Speaking to those present, David Collado stated: “This is not just a sporting event. It is a platform for promoting the country, a commitment to youth talent, sports tourism, and the global positioning of our nation. The Dominican Republic is projected as a competitive, modern destination ready to welcome the world.”
For his part, David Bellver added: “MIC arrives in the Americas with the same essence with which it was born in Europe: to build a bridge between passion, training, and opportunity. We know that Cap Cana and Punta Cana will be the setting for the next great “Real Dreams” of world football. We are here to stay.”
Top-Level Clubs and Television Coverage
The 2025 edition of MICFootball Punta Cana will feature elite clubs and academies from more than 20 countries. Confirmed teams include:
- Real Madrid CF (Spain)
- FC Barcelona (Spain)
- Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
- Olympique de Marseille (France)
- Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)
- FC Porto (Portugal)
- Inter Miami (United States)
- LA Galaxy (United States)
- Santos FC (Brazil)
- Club Atlético River Plate (Argentina)
- Club América (Mexico)
- Cruz Azul (Mexico)
These clubs will join more than 100 teams from more than 20 countries across five continents, including delegations from North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. All will compete in an environment of sporting excellence, global visibility, and high-level training, promoting Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as an international home for grassroots football.
In its first edition, the tournament will feature full television coverage. All tournament matches can be streamed and on-demand on the MICFootball TV platform.
MICFootball Punta Cana is supported by official strategic partners such as the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, the Dominican Republic Reserve Bank, Asonahores, and Cap Cana.
And it has the trust of top-tier sponsoring brands such as Pepsi, Malta Morena, Gatorade, Autohaus, Copa Airlines, Air Europa, and PUMA.
The Legacy of MICFootball: Where Stars Are Born
For more than two decades, the MICFootball (Mediterranean International Cup), held on the Costa Brava, has been the birthplace of talents who today shine in the world’s best leagues. Figures such as Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Gerard Piqué, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Casemiro, Coutinho, and Jordi Alba, among many others, have graced its pitches. Its latest edition, in 2025, brought together 444 teams from 44 countries, with 59 football pitches involved.
Its claim is: “Dreams are real,” because at MICFootball, authentic moments, real stories, and unforgettable career starts are experienced. Now, that same legacy reaches the Americas, with the Dominican Republic as the host.
