As the weather gets warmer and the heart of the beach soccer season draws closer there is more and more need for highly competitive club events. Turkey answered the latest call and a spectacular set of matches has been announced to take place in the nations´ capital, Istanbul.

The Turkish National Beach Soccer League is established as one of the most competitive national leagues anywhere and with a substantial and growing number of teams already involved, it was to be expected that such a colossal tournament would happen on Turkish soil. Turkey has been dedicated to beach soccer and its growth for many years and their league play and this tournament are proof of that.

Some of the most renowned and accomplished clubs in the world will be participating in the inaugural year to the tournament. The champions of the last Euro Winners Cup in 2013, Lokomotiv Moscow, headline the list of competitors. The host country has their own pride and joy, Besiktas JK, semifinalists in the last Euro Winners Cup, set to make a run at the title too. The Italian league, Serie A Enel, is always full of world-class talent and last season’s champions Milano BS will be gracing the Turkish sands. Lastly, another one the unbeatable champions of the Beach Soccer panorama, UAE commander, Al Ahli, rounds out the four competitors.

Beach soccer is growing, and growing each season, not only in the number of clubs but in international talent as well. This can be explained by the increasing number of National Championships and club exclusive tournaments such as the Euro Winners Cup, Mundialito de Clubes, and now add the Istanbul Cup to that list.