Collegiate International Sports Tours

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A passion for sports that’s understood in every language.

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International Sports Tours Customized Programs for All Sports

Give your team a once-in-a-lifetime international travel experience— WorldStrides Sports features opportunities for every age and ability level.

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WorldStrides Sports’ industry-leading global reach allows us to provide world-class service and support at every step, from planning to playing.

Our experience is at your service

Team support every step of the way

The impact of international travel

Since 1998, WorldStrides Sports has helped sports teams from across North America travel all over the world to challenge new opponents and make new friends. From youth clubs to Olympic development teams to NCAA programs, WorldStrides unites athletes in the spirit of camaraderie and international competition.

The United Kingdom. Argentina.

Australia. Germany. Czech Republic. Wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

With passport in hand, embarking on an international sports tour means you’re not just a representative of the game, you’re an ambassador of your school, your community, your country. What could be more exciting?

There’s good reason why everyone from youth clubs to college champions choose us to facilitate friendly games, tournament play, stadium tours, and tickets to professional matches—we have the contacts and networking swagger to get your team on the field and against the right competition with the best facilities and cultural excursions in the country of your choice.

Over the years, we’ve learned from players and coaches around the world that sports have different styles and systems in different countries. We utilize this knowledge of player and team qualifications, regional sanctions, association rules, etc. during the planning process so you can focus on preparing your team to compete.

The benefits of traveling abroad are abundant: team bonding, chemistry building, individual growth, quality play, getting to know players from another part of the world, picking up new skills and insights, and more.

Our travel expertise is fully at your service, too. Logistics, lodging, visas, athletefriendly team meals, group transportation, practice facilities, cultural tours—you name it, we’ve got you covered. We’re delighted to manage every detail of your overall experience, so it’s top-notch.

The UK is the most popular destination for our soccer tours, and as home of Barclay’s Premier League—the largest soccer league in the world—it’s easy to see why. Enthusiasm for the game is everywhere you go. Stadiums are honored like cathedrals. Team colors are worn with pride. The modern game was born here, and stars from around the world come here to play.

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International tours for every game Perhaps more amazing than the global reach of sports is the diversity, and today’s player has more choices than ever when it comes to matching a game to their passions and skills.

SOCCER Simply put, the world’s most popular sport is played everywhere, but how it’s played in different parts of the world varies greatly. Will your tour include a personal view of ‘jaga bonito,’ exposure to the Bundesliga, or the influences of La Liga or Serie A coaching and tactics?

Popular destinations: UK, Holland, Spain, Germany, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Italy

FIELD HOCKEY The game might date back to Ancient Greece, but its future is spread the world over. Extremely popular in Europe, South America, and Australia, international opportunities for friendlies, tournaments, and clinics are growing at tremendous speed.

Popular destinations: UK, Ireland, Spain, Holland, Argentina, Australia

RUGBY Dating from 19th-century England, this sport’s popularity continues to rise throughout North America. Your team will find impressive competition across the pond as well as incredible opportunities for both strategic and personal growth.

Popular destinations: England, Scotland, and Ireland.

LACROSSE Dominated by U.S. and Canadian teams for decades, word has spread across the continents about the excitement of lacrosse, especially in the UK and Australia. With 47 countries included in the FIL, teams outside of North America are on the rise, and so is the talent.

Popular destinations: UK, Australia, New Zealand, Spain

BASKETBALL The international stage for this American-born sport grows increasingly more fanatic every year. The NBA’s wingspan reaches across the world, and more international clubs long to compete against North American teams at every age and level.

Popular destinations: Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Australia, Argentina, and UK

Tours for the following sports can also be customized: CROSS-COUNTRY GOLF ICE HOCKEY SWIMMING VOLLEYBALL WRESTLNG

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Sports are an exercise in culture No game is complete until the people who love it bring it to life, and learning about the cultures that helped create your sport solidifies a common bond between you and the country you’re visiting. It also teaches your team that the influence of sports goes well beyond a stadium.

Whether you’re tasting the local cuisine, touring a local stadium, visiting national landmarks, taking in museums, or simply enjoying a walkabout, the exposure to a new culture on a person at any age leaves an indelible mark.

From sports to culture to sports culture, all WorldStrides Sports programs are crafted to deliver the most well-rounded experience for both players and coaches. Your team will learn about themselves and their sport while expanding their cultural awareness and having a great time together. There’s truly no bonding opportunity like an international sports tour.

Another hot spot for our tours is Barcelona, home to Europe’s largest soccer stadium. In addition to sports culture, Spain has an incredible history to explore, for example construction of the Sagrada Família started in 1882 and won’t be finished until 2032—it’s taking longer that the Egyptian pyramids took to be built.

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“Our trip with WorldStrides was a top-quality experience for our program. The training facilities we used were excellent, and for our players to face three top EPL team was a great opportunity. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our players.”

Sasho Cirovski, University of Maryland Men’s Soccer Head Coach

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