Exciting Recap of the 2026 Pokémon Primary Schools' Cup National Finals
Football fans have been enjoying a thrilling weekend with the final matches of the Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, and FA Cup. In addition to these events, the national finals of the 2026 Pokémon Primary Schools' Cup recently took place in England. This prestigious competition is the largest of its kind for primary-aged schools in the country, with over 50,000 children and 5,000 school teams participating in the tournament. The finals featured three separate competitions: the under-11s Schools' Cup, the under-11s Girls' Cup, and the under-11s Small Schools' Cup.
The National Finals of the Pokémon Primary Schools' Cup were held at Stoke City's stadium in Staffordshire, where the top 24 teams from across the country competed for the title. After a series of exciting matches, the National Champions were crowned in each category. In the U11 Schools Cup, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy in Wolverhampton emerged victorious and lifted the trophy. Meanwhile, St John's CE Primary School claimed the title in the U11 Small Schools Cup.
The Pokémon Primary Schools' Cup provides a platform for young footballers to showcase their skills and compete at a national level. The tournament not only promotes sportsmanship and teamwork but also fosters a love for the game among primary school children. Congratulations to all the teams that participated in this year's competition and to the deserving champions who emerged victorious in the National Finals.