About the EYTC

The European Youth Touch Championships epitomises the evolution of the sport's development.

Previously known as the Junior Touch Championships (JTC), the European Youth Touch Championships (EYTC) now includes teams from Under-15 up to Under-20. It is an essential part of the development of Touch across Europe, with the best young players coming together every summer to test themselves against their compatriots from other nations across the continent and further afield.

The growth and prestige of the event is reflected in host venues, which have included France's Centre National de Rugby in Paris, the Parc Omnisport de Vichy, University of Nottingham, and the University of Limerick.

2026 sees the University of Warwick in Coventry join the list, welcoming teams from as far afield as Lebanon, Ukraine and Cayman Islands between August 14-16, 2026 (opening ceremony on August 13). All are welcome and entry is free.

CATEGORIES AND PARTICIPATING TEAMS

Boys 15s England, France, Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Wales

Girls 15s England, France, Wales

Mixed 15s Belgium, China, England, France, Ireland, Lebanon, Scotland, Wales

Boys 18s/Mens 20s England 18, England 20, England 20 Lions, France 18, France 20, Ireland 18, Wales 18

Girls 18s England, France, Ireland, TTS Guest

Mixed 18s Belgium, Cayman Islands, England, Ireland, Lebanon, Scotland

Womens 20s England, France, Wales

Mixed 20s England, England Lions, Ireland, Scotland