Aberdeen Football Club is delighted to announce that the Craig Brown Memorial Trophy U16 Tournament will be returning to Cormack Park for its third year.

This prestigious tournament, which will be sponsored by Texo and RAM Tubulars, and held in honour of former Dons Manager, Director, and Ambassador, Craig Brown CBE, will take place at Cormack Park, on Saturday 6^th and Sunday 7^th September.

Building on the success of the tournament over the last two years we are excited to welcome 12 sides confirmed as attending.

The tournament will maintain its exciting 11-a-side format and this year the Dons will host Bohemian, Celtic, Dundee, Lillestrom, Southampton, Motherwell, Newcastle United, PAOK, Rangers, Westdyke CC 09’s and Preston North End as we once again celebrate Craig Brown’s lasting legacy, his dedication to youth football, and his remarkable contribution to Scottish football.

Craig Brown was a towering figure in the football world, known for his outstanding managerial career, which included leading Aberdeen FC and guiding the Scottish national team to unforgettable moments in European and World football. His passion for nurturing young talent and his commitment to the development of the game in Scotland continue to inspire future generations.

The Craig Brown Memorial Trophy U16 Tournament has become a fitting tribute to Craig’s enduring influence on Scottish football and his unwavering support for youth development.

This event has been made possible thanks to Texo and RAM Tubulars (tournament sponsors), Fowler McKenzie (match ball sponsor) and Central Coaches (transport sponsor), we are extremely grateful to them for their commitment to the 2025 tournament.

All supporters are encouraged to attend Cormack Park over the course of the weekend with the opening ceremony set to take place at 9.30am on Saturday 6^th September, and the first set of matches due to kick-off at 10am. A full schedule can be found below.

Park and Ride buses will be running for the duration of the tournament and all spectators are asked to utilise the service.

Saturday 6th September

Shuttle bus will leave Kingswells every 30 minutes starting at 8.30am- 6.00pm (last bus will leave Cormack Park at 6.00pm)

Sunday 7th September

Shuttle bus will leave Kingswells every 30 minutes starting at 8.30am- 3.30pm (last bus will leave Cormack Park at 3.30pm)

Confirmed Line-up for the 2025 Craig Brown Memorial Trophy:

• Aberdeen sponsored by TESS
• Bohemian sponsored by WM Donald
• Celtic sponsored by Kaseum Technology
• Dundee sponsored by McIntosh Plant Hire
• Lillestrom sponsored by Aberdeen Dyce Hotel
• Southampton sponsored by SWES
• Motherwell sponsored by Cafe2U
• Newcastle United sponsored by KESR Developments
• PAOK sponsored by Costco
• Rangers sponsored by Reach Subsea
• Westdyke CC 09’s sponsored by J&S Subsea
• Preston North End sponsored by Stena Drilling

Tournament Schedule:

Saturday 6^th September

Sunday 7^th September