FC Barcelona crown themselves winners of the 2025 KDB Cup

A memorable football weekend had its absolute climax with a wildly exciting final day in Drongen. The sun was once again on hand and thousands of supporters flocked to enjoy top-class football, atmosphere and top-class talent. More than 14,000 visitors found their way to the eighth edition [...] between Friday and Sunday.

Radiant opening day of KDB Cup 2025

Enthusiastic players, motivated coaches, thousands of supporters and bright sunshine over Drongen. All the ingredients were present for a memorable Saturday of the eighth edition of the Kevin De Bruyne Cup. After an intense day, all the semi-finalists were known: FC Barcelona, Club Brugge, Paris St.-Germain and Chelsea FC. Top-level football Almost all the teams showed up at [...]

European youth descends on Drongen: the pools of KDB Cup 2025

On 31 May and 1 June, Drongen will once again be the battleground for some of Europe's greatest youth teams. The bill is at least as impressive as in previous years - and promises two days of top-level football. Who is playing against whom? These are the pools! Group A: Local heroes against superpowers KAA Gent [...]

Beautiful words from a Genk gem

Fine message from Genk, which has since taken part in our tournament six times and was even a finalist in 2019. Konstatinos 'Kos' Karetsas had his breakthrough this season. A product of the Genk youth academy, the Pro League sensation thereby follows in the footsteps of Kevin De Bruyne. He speaks out about the role of international experience [...]

Experience the KDB Cup like a VIP

Get ready for a spectacular football event where tomorrow's greatest football talents will compete together for the coveted cup! This is your chance to witness top teams from home and abroad up close and in style. On 31 May and 1 June 2025, the 8th edition of the KDB Cup, an international [...]

KiDiBul Fun Day: The Ultimate Football Experience for Kids!

The KDB Cup is introducing a new kick-off event on Friday 30 May: the Kidibul Fun Day! This is a unique opportunity for young footballers from U6 to U11 to train with elite youth coaches from top clubs at home and abroad such as KAA Gent, KRC Genk, RSC Anderlecht and Club Brugge. These are the same clubs where [...]

Seven KDB Cup teams still active in Champions League

The Champions League intermediate round is over. After some great matches and the draw for the 1/8th finals, we took a look at the playing schedule. Proudly, out of the 16 remainers, we see seven participants from the 12 KDB Cup attendees still on the table. In addition, Chelsea FC are also still active in the [...]

Which six top teams complete the 2025 KDB Cup line-up?

After we announced the first six teams, the second load of top teams is ready to complete the line-up of KDB Cup 2025. Meet the teams that will face the likes of RSC Anderlecht, Club Brugge and FC Barcelona in Drongen: KAA Gent, KRC Genk, Paris Saint-Germain FC, Lille OSC, FC [...]

Here they are: the first six teams of KDB Cup 2025

Once again no shortage of football talent in Drongen Drongen is eager for a new KDB Cup! The eighth edition of the prestigious youth tournament promises to be another spectacle. We are therefore delighted to announce the first six participating clubs. Top of European youth football The KDB Cup counts during its eighth edition [...]