Returning in 2026, the fourth installment of the Unity Cup will get underway on 26th May.
An international football competition, usually held in London, the Unity Cup will see the national teams of India, Jamaica, Nigeria and Zimbabwe battle it out for the trophy.
Nigeria will be looking to defend their crown in 2026.
Unity Cup date
The next Unity Cup will take place on between Tuesday 26th May and Saturday 30th May 2026.
The first match will kick off at 19:30 BST.
Unity Cup venue
The 2026 Unity Cup is set to take place at The Valley in London, the home of Charlton Athletic Football Club.
Unity Cup structure and schedule
The four teams will play in semi final matches, taking place at 19:30 BST on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th May 2026.
The losing sides will face off in a third place play-off at 14:30 BST on Saturday 30th May 2026, with the final kicking off at 19:30 BST on that same day.
Who is playing in the Unity Cup?
The Unity Cup sees countries with large diasporas in London compete for the trophy.
There are seven teams - Ghana, India, Jamaica, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland, Trinidad & Tobago and Zimbabwe - who have previously competed in this competition.
The four teams competing in the 2026 edition are:
- India
- Jamaica
- Nigeria
- Zimbabwe
Unity Cup previous winners
Nigeria have won all three of the previous editions of the Unity Cup, defeating Jamaica in 2003, the Republic of Ireland in 2004 and Jamaica again on penalties in 2025.
- 2025 - Nigeria
- 2004 - Nigeria
- 2002 - Nigeria
