Hong Kong Sapling Cup

Hong Kong Sapling Cup (Chinese: 菁英盃), currently known as JC Sapling Cup (Chinese: 賽馬會菁英盃) for sponsorship reasons, is a Hong Kong domestic football competition contested by all the teams in the Hong Kong Premier League. The objective of the Cup is to provide more playing opportunities for youth players in Hong Kong.

HK$120,000 will go to the winners, with the runners-up getting HK$60,000. The two other losing semi-finalists will each receive HK$30,000, with the six remaining teams getting HK$15,000 each. Players will also be rewarded for their performances, with the best under-22 player from each team winning HK$3,000. The best of the best will earn an additional HK$5,000.

The current Sapling Cup holder is Southern.

The Hong Kong Sapling Cup is an annual soccer tournament held in Hong Kong SAR China. The tournament features young and upcoming talent from various local clubs, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and compete against their peers.

The Hong Kong Sapling Cup aims to promote youth development in soccer and nurture the next generation of talented players in Hong Kong. The tournament is highly competitive and attracts a large audience of soccer fans who come to support and cheer on the young players.

Teams from different clubs in Hong Kong participate in the tournament, with matches held at various stadiums across the city. The tournament format typically includes group stages followed by knockout rounds, culminating in an exciting final match to determine the champion.

The Hong Kong Sapling Cup is a great opportunity for young players to gain valuable experience, improve their skills, and potentially catch the eye of professional clubs or national team scouts. It is a highly anticipated event in the Hong Kong soccer calendar and a must-see for fans of the sport.