Leading UK manufacturer strengthens its commitment to youth sport by partnering with one of the world’s premier international youth football tournaments
CREAGH Concrete, one of the UK’s largest producers of precast concrete products, has signed a three-year agreement with the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, to become an Official Partner of the world-renowned international youth football tournament.
The long-term agreement strengthens Creagh Concrete’s long-standing commitment to elite and grassroots sport across Northern Ireland and supports the tournament’s continued mission to deliver a world-class platform for emerging football talent.
Now in its 42nd year, the 2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI will take place from Sunday, July 27 to Friday, August 1, welcoming 62 elite boys’ and girls’ teams from across the globe.
The tournament will feature some of the biggest names in world football, including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United, Southampton, Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United, Celtic, Rangers, Aston Villa and UAE giants Al Jazira Club.
They will compete alongside leading sides from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including Linfield, Coleraine, Crusaders, Cliftonville, Glenavon, Loughgall, Ballymena United, St Patrick’s Athletic, Bohemians, and Shamrock Rovers, as well as the six County representative teams.
More than 1,200 players will compete in over 150 matches across five age groups, with fixtures staged at venues across the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council areas – attracting an anticipated 55,000 spectators across the tournament week.
Victor Leonard, Chairperson of Budget Energy SuperCupNI, said: “We are delighted to welcome Creagh Concrete as an Official Partner of the tournament. As one of the UK’s most respected and innovative companies, their involvement is a powerful endorsement of the SuperCupNI’s status as one of the world’s most prestigious international youth football tournaments.
“Their support will help us deliver another world-class event in 2025 – welcoming top-tier clubs from across the globe, providing over 1,200 young players with a platform to shine and showcasing the very best of local and international footballing talent across our boys’ and girls’ sections.
“Creagh Concrete’s backing strengthens the tournament’s foundations and reflects the growing value that leading partners place on being part of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI.
“With anticipation building, this year’s edition promises to be one of the most exciting and competitive in our 42-year history. We look forward to welcoming players, coaches and fans to what promises to be a truly memorable week of football.”
Founded in 1974, Creagh Concrete has grown from a small family business into one of the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturers of precast concrete products. With manufacturing facilities across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England, the company is recognised for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across a broad range of sectors.
Creagh also has a proud and long-standing commitment to youth sport and community development across Northern Ireland. It is a key sponsor of the Antrim GAA Academies and has supported numerous grassroots football tournaments and charitable sporting events – reflecting the company’s belief in the power of sport to inspire and create opportunity.
Seamus McKeague, CEO of Creagh Concrete, said: “We’re proud to support the Budget Energy SuperCupNI as an Official Partner. This partnership reflects Creagh’s long-standing commitment to youth sport, community engagement and helping young people realise their potential.
“The tournament offers a unique opportunity for local talent to test themselves against some of the world’s top academies, building confidence, resilience and ambition in the process.
“Beyond the pitch, it creates unforgettable memories for players, their families and the communities they represent. That lasting impact is what makes the Budget Energy SuperCupNI so special, and we’re delighted to play our part in making it happen.
“This year’s Budget Energy SuperCupNI boasts a truly stellar line-up across both the boys’ and girls’ sections, featuring top-class teams from England, Scotland, Ireland, Mexico, and the USA, alongside our six County representative squads and leading local academies. The stage is set for a thrilling week of blockbuster clashes and world-class youth football and we can’t wait for it all to kick off.”
The 2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI is proudly supported by headline partner Budget Energy, alongside a strong line-up of valued partners including Tourism NI; Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council; Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council; Mid and East Antrim Borough Council; Sterling Insurance; Creagh Concrete; Uhlsport; Clearer Water; Tesco; The Premier League; TrustFord; 247.tv; and BuyTicketApp.
For more information on the Budget Energy SuperCupNI visit www.supercupni.com.
