SCHOOLS' EASTER TOURNAMENT · SINCE 2006
The Arch
Sporta Tours' flagship schools' cricket tournaments in Abu Dhabi & Dubai and the Girls' ARCH Cricket Festival.
ARCH Tournament
The ARCH Tournament started in 2006. Taking place every Easter, it's now established as the world's largest international cricket tournament for schools and provides a unique overseas experience to develop U15s and test 1st XI talent. In 2027, we look forward to hosting the event in Malaysia.
Our 2025 event saw friendly competition for the U15 Shield, U15 Cup, ADSIC Plate and the U18 Cup. Congratulations to Trent College (Shield), Epsom College (Cup & Plate) and Malvern College (U18 Cup).
Who Competes
We welcome UK and international schools every year. Current and former winners include Malvern College, Trent College, St. Peter's York, Winchester College, Epsom College, Gillespie Academy (Australia), Benoni High School & Waterstone College (South Africa), St. Kentigern's (New Zealand), Dubai College (UAE) and Eastbourne College (UK).
What the Cup Offers
The ARCH Tournament enables schools and academies to compete against opposition they otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to play. It also provides a cost effective way for junior teams to play on professional standard wickets at world-class venues. In the UAE it is delivered by Sporta Tours in partnership with Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub and Abu Dhabi Sports Council. In 2027 we look forward to hosting the tournament in Malaysia.
When is it?
- U18 Cup2027 TBC
- U15 Cup2027 TBC
Tour Inclusions
Everything covered in your ARCH Tournament package.
Sample Itinerary
Dubai & Abu Dhabi · Sample only — packages are tailored to each school's requirements and budget.
Accommodation
Our package for the UAE offers a choice of excellent quality 4* and 5* hotels and apartment-hotels, all specially selected for their suitability for touring groups. Apartment-hotels are a popular option, allowing more people to room together — often a better tour experience for students and easier for schools to manage. Accommodation is chosen for location too, keeping transfer times to a minimum and teams within easy reach of restaurants and attractions. Packages include breakfast as standard, and selected hotels feature gyms, pools and lounge areas for downtime.
What Schools Say
"Very impressive facilities and organisation. We had a really enjoyable time and the boys felt they got a really good cricketing experience."
Andy Byfield
Tonbridge School
"From beginning to end it was such a memorable tour. Everything was so well put together. The matches were competitive but fun and it was great to see the players grow in confidence, skill and team spirit."
Mark Farmer
Epsom College
"The whole process was well organised, well run and the perfect start of a long tour for us. We could not have asked for anything more!"
Andrew Levenger
Christ's College Canterbury
Previous Winners
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