Bangor University’s Treborth sports facilities have been selected as an official training venue for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, which takes place across North Wales from 28 June to 11 July.
The University’s Treborth site will host the Ukraine national team for a ten-day training camp during the tournament, with training sessions taking place between fixtures at Bangor City Stadium.
The UEFA European Under-19 Championship is one of Europe’s most prestigious youth football tournaments, bringing together some of the continent’s most talented young players and future stars of the professional game. Eight nations will compete across North Wales, with matches taking place in Bangor, Caernarfon, Denbigh and Wrexham.
As part of the agreement, Bangor University has received Football Association of Wales CFF grant funding. The investment has been used to enhance facilities and provide new grounds equipment, supporting improvements to pitch quality and long-term site maintenance.
Sam Wallwork, Head of Sport at Bangor University, said: “We are delighted to be chosen as a training venue for an international event. It gives us the opportunity to showcase our facilities and the calibre of our sporting provision.
“The funding will have a lasting impact, helping us to upgrade equipment and improve the playing surfaces at Treborth for both performance sport and community use.”
The improvements will benefit not only visiting teams but also students, staff and local users of the site. Enhanced facilities are expected to support future recruitment, strengthen partnerships and improve the overall experience of sport and recreation at the University.
Bangor City Stadium is set to host a number of tournament fixtures, giving local football fans the opportunity to watch elite international youth football on their doorstep. Wrexham will host the semi-finals and final, while other matches will be played in Caernarfon and Denbigh.
Tickets for the tournament are on sale now and can be purchased through the Football Association of Wales ticketing website. Prices start from £5 for adults and £2 for concessions, while children under 16 can attend free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Supporters unable to attend in person will also be able to watch matches live and free of charge through UEFA.tv.
The tournament is expected to attract thousands of visitors to North Wales and further raise the region’s profile as a destination for major sporting events. For Bangor University, hosting one of the competing nations represents an opportunity to showcase Treborth’s facilities on the international stage while leaving a lasting legacy for sport at the University and within the local community.
Photo: Treborth traing facility (Credit: Chwaraeon Bangor Sport).
