Football in Switzerland 2025

Switzerland is known for its football academies and modern training centers:

• Football Academies such as FC Basel and Young Boys have their own academies where they train young football players and prepare them for professional careers,
• The country has built modern training complexes that are equipped with the latest technology: these centers provide young players with the opportunity to train in ideal conditions, improve their skills and prepare for competitions.

Switzerland has invested heavily in the development of football infrastructure:

• The country has several modern stadiums that meet international standards and are used for both professional matches and youth tournaments,
• Updated training bases with modern equipment and comfortable conditions for athletes help to create the best conditions for training and recovery.

A trip to a football camp for children in Switzerland is a chance to live a week as a professional football player in one of the most developed countries in the world, improve your shape and make new friends!

Football camps for teenagers in Switzerland offer a range of high-quality programs that are suitable for children and teenagers of all ages and skill levels.

• Day camps: These usually operate during school holidays – from a few hours to a full day. Children leave the camp every evening.
• Residences: These camps involve overnight stays and can last from a few days to several weeks, often include more intense training and additional recreational activities.
• Weekend Camps: Shorter camps that typically last over the weekend, focusing on intense training.

• FC Zurich Soccer Schools offers programs for different age groups, focusing on strength training, tactics – and, of course, having fun with the game!
• Grasshopper Club Zurich camps are known for their professional coaches and well-structured programs, they offer camps that include both technical training and recreational activities.
• Swiss Football Association (SFV) camps organize football camps throughout Switzerland, focusing on developing the technical skills of their students.
• FC Basel football camps offer training programs for different age groups, including professional training and a focus on improving football skills in a fun environment.
• Some international football organizations also have branches in Switzerland - it is better to check with your manager about the possibility of training in an English or Spanish academy.

• Professional Training: Training is supervised by experienced coaches, including former professional players or certified coaches.
• Skill development: Emphasis on technical skills, tactical understanding, and game strategies. Training often includes exercises, mini-games, and match games.
• Physical fitness: Emphasis on improving overall fitness, coordination, and agility through soccer exercises.
• Team Play: An opportunity to make new friends, train, and participate in group activities. The camps are built to bring joy, combining football training and recreational activities to keep children interested and motivated.

Age groups

• Children (5-8 years old): Camps for this age group often make an emphasis on basic skills, fun games, and learning the basics of football.
• Juniors (9-12 years old): Training becomes more structured with a focus on the development of technical skills, teamwork and tactical understanding of the game.
• Teens (= 13-17 years): More advanced training with an emphasis on improving skills, game strategy and competition preparation.

What can be included in the training program

• Corners, free-kicks and penalties,
• Short and long passes,
• Dribbling, ball control and individual skills,
• Head play,
• A special session for goalkeepers,
• Short sessions of 5 or 6 players on the field,
• Tactical sessions using video recordings,
• Viewing and analyzing the best games of the past,
• Study of outstanding players and performances.

The tuition fees can vary greatly depending on the type of camp, its location, the program duration, and the amenities provided. On average, training with accommodation in a football camp in Switzerland can cost from 1,000 to 4,000 € for 1 week.

The best football camps in Switzerland boast top-notch sports facilities, including several outdoor football pitches, their coaches are often accredited by the Swiss Football Federation, UEFA, or have coached Division I and II teams in Europe. Programs in such academies can cost about 4,000€ for 1 week.

The most popular option for accommodation in football schools in Switzerland is residences on school grounds. There are often additional afternoon and evening activities on campsite that are supervised by the school's coaches and coordinators.