More than a thousand people thrilled throughout the day in El Hornillo (Telde) with an event that combined football, Canarian identity, coexistence and emotion, around the young promises of the Archipelago.
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Canary Islands grassroots football now has a new major event circled in blue on the calendar. TheBenjamin Football Tournament – Canaluz Cup – City of Telde 2026"This closed Canary Islands Day a first edition that exceeded all sporting, organizational and social expectations, turning the Estadio Pablo Hernández Morales de The HornilloIn Telde, a large stadium specially themed for the occasion, like in major international football events, will be the epicenter of grassroots football in the Archipelago throughout the day.
From the early hours of the morning, hundreds of families began to fill the stands and surroundings of the Telde venue in a spectacular atmosphere of camaraderie, excitement and celebration, where football served as a meeting point between generations, clubs and fans who came from different parts of the Canary Islands.
The participation of teams from Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura It also reinforced the inclusive and regional character of a competition that was born with the aim of uniting the islands through sport, on such a symbolic date as the Canary Islands Day.
The organization, led by the UD Telde along with Canaluz, with the close collaboration of Las Palmas Inter-Island Football Federation and the Telde City Council since Department of SportsHe received unanimous recognition from families, technicians, and institutional representatives present throughout the day, with special mention of the tournament's punctuality, attention to detail, and the spectacular theming of the stadium. Canaluz Cup mode and the ongoing support provided to participants and attendees.
One of the great attractions of the championship was the use of the Adidas Trionda, official ball of FIFA World Cup 2026This allowed the young footballers to experience something unique and feel like they were part of a real elite competition. Many of the participating boys and girls acknowledged – at the end of the matches – that “it felt like a professional tournament,” while their families highlighted the excitement and atmosphere they experienced throughout the day.
In purely sporting terms, the competition featured incredibly close matches and moments of high-quality football between some of the most outstanding clubs in provincial youth football. Lanzarote participated Union of Sur Yaiza and the CD Puerto del Carmen, while from Fuerteventura arrived the CD La Olivateams that traveled to Telde to be part of an intense day of sport marked by camaraderie, fellowship and the spirit that unites us all in the Canary Islands Day.
Alongside them, clubs from Gran Canaria as the champion of the category in the current 2025-2026 League, the UD Las Palmas, next to UD Telde, el Viera Union, el Tamaraceite, el Arucas B o The Longueras.
Thus in the group stage, the UD Las Palmas achieved the lead with 12 points, followed by Viera Union with 9, the UD Telde with 6, Arucas with 3 and the Union of Sur Yaiza closing the table with zero points.
Meanwhile, in group 2, the UD Tamaraceite reached the lead with 12 points, followed by The olive with 9, while third place went to the UD Telde with 6 points. Closing out the standings in this group were the Puerto del Carmen and the CD Las Longueraswith 1 point each.
And in the Gold PhaseThe semi-final matches played in the early afternoon took place between the UD Tamaraceite and the Viera Union, and the UD Las Palmas against The oliveThis resulted in the teams that advanced to the decisive Final phase being those from the UD Las Palmas and the Viera Union.
UD Las Palmas, first champion of the Canaluz Cup
The grand final finally pitted these two great teams against each other, both of whom proved throughout to be deserving of the praise and constant encouragement of the large and enthusiastic fanbase in attendance. Thus, finally, UD Las Palmas They won the title after a hard-fought match, thus becoming the first brand-new champions Canaluz Cup Champions.
Meanwhile, in the Silver Phase el Arucas CF proclaimed champion after saving the semi-final tie against CD Unión Puerto del Carmen, and the final against CD Las Longueras.
Beyond the results, the day once again highlighted the enormous potential of youth football in the Canary Islands and the excellent level of training currently offered by the various clubs in the province. Furthermore, all matches were officiated by [referee name missing]. official members thanks to the involvement of Las Palmas Inter-Island Football Federation in this tournament.
During the trophy presentation, held at the end of the finals on the pitch of Estadio Pablo Hernández MoralesRepresentatives of the organization, of the Las Palmas Inter-Island Football Federation, from the Telde City Council and Canaluz They all agreed to highlight the enormous success in participation and follow-up achieved by this first edition.
The head of CSR at FIFLP and president of the Futsal Committee of the Inter-Island Football Federation of Las Palmas, Manuel hernández He noted that “events such as the Canaluz Cup They represent exactly the path that grassroots football in the Canary Islands should follow: organization, coexistence, training and an unforgettable experience for the boys and girls.”
From the Telde City Council, your sports councillor, Cristhian SantanaHe especially valued "the tournament's ability to project the city as a benchmark for grassroots sport in the Canary Islands on such an important date for all Canary Islanders."
For his part, the Director of Communication and Marketing of Canaluz, Héctor Pérez Quevedo He wanted to publicly thank “all the clubs, families, institutions and organizers who have made possible a day that is now part of grassroots football in the Canary Islands.”
The Canary Islands energy company also took advantage of the tournament to continue promoting its special campaign to member families, thanks to its agreement with the Las Palmas Inter-Island Football FederationThrough this program, players and their families in Canarian football can access significant discounts and benefits on their electricity supply, with the possibility of Save up to 30% on your electricity bill during one year.
Similarly, representatives of Canaluz They handed out -among the participants and the public- numerous gifts related to the world of football, under the common motto of: “We are the Canarian energy of our football“Just as each and every detail, even those reflected in the plaques, trophies, and cups, gave the brand its distinctive style.” Canaluzwith its own typography and striking corporate colors of blue and white. This helped transform the whole atmosphere into a true celebration of grassroots football in the Canary Islands. Canaluz mode, Canary mode of energy.
Indeed, one of the details that surprised the audience, mostly families, parents of the children participating in this magnificent tournament, was the surprise that was in store for them. Canaluz to all of them in the changing room. Each participating boy or girl received a sleeveless sports shirt (similar to the use of bibs) in which respect the color and crest of each club with the front inscription: Canaluz Cup, on the chest. A truly exceptional gift that the company wanted to give - to always keep in memory - to its first participating promises.
Finally, the remarkable social and sporting reception of this first edition already opens the door to future editions of a Canaluz Cup which clearly aspires to establish itself as one of the leading examples of grassroots football in the Canary Islands, and even serve as a model for the development of new competitions in other categories.
Because if anything was clear this Canary Islands Day In Telde, the Canaluz Cup It wasn't born solely as a football tournament. It was born as a collective experience, a celebration of sport, and a demonstration that grassroots football continues to be one of the great spaces for unity, hope, and future for all of the Canary Islands.
## HIGHLIGHTED SUMMARIES
The family atmosphere, impeccable organization, and high level of competition make this the first edition of the Canaluz Cup in a resounding success.
* * Equipment Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura They starred in a historic day for Canary Islands youth football.
* * The use of the official ball of the 2026 World Cup It was one of the great attractions of a competition that left behind memorable images.
* * Institutions, clubs, and families agree that the Canaluz Cup “It’s here to stay.”
* * The shower of gifts CanaluzThe event, both among the participants and the large audience, surprised everyone and also set the bar very high for future editions.
