Middlesbrough Football Club is hosting the Under-15 Premier League International Tournament this weekend at Rockliffe.
Twelve teams from across Europe are taking part in the competition, which begins on Friday.
Premier League sides including Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are taking part, as are European clubs ranging from Bayern Munich to Athletic Club and Galatasaray.
Each team will play three matches, with the three group winners and the best runner-up progressing into the semi-finals.
The final is set to take place on Sunday.