“Z Orlika na Stadion” Grand Final Concludes! Lechia Gdańsk Academy Finishes as Runners-Up

Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk hosted the Grand Final of the third edition of the nationwide “Z Orlika na Stadion” tournament. This record-breaking edition attracted more than 15,000 teams from across Poland. Among the finalists was Lechia Gdańsk Academy, which finished second in the Boys’ U-15 Junior PRO category. Lechia Gdańsk also played an active role in organizing this exceptional event.

A Celebration of Youth Football in Gdańsk

On November 13, Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk hosted the final matches of one of Poland’s largest football tournaments for children and young people. A record number of more than 15,000 teams entered this year’s competition, with the best young players travelling to Gdańsk to compete for the title.

The tournament featured U-13, U-14 and U-15 age categories, with separate competitions for girls and boys, as well as Junior and Junior PRO divisions. On the final day, 48 of the best teams, having progressed through the earlier qualifying rounds, took to the pitch at Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk.

At stake was not only victory in the nationwide tournament but also a special prize – a training camp at the FC Porto Academy in Portugal.

Lechia Gdańsk Academy Among the Best

The White and Greens were among the Grand Finalists! Lechia Gdańsk Academy reached the final of the Boys’ U-15 Junior PRO category, where they faced SMS Resovia Rzeszów.

After a closely contested match, our young players suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat, finishing as runners-up in their category.

Reaching the national final and securing a place among Poland’s top teams is a significant achievement for our young players and the coaching staff of Lechia Gdańsk Academy. Congratulations to the entire team on their performance and their impressive journey through this year’s competition!

Lechia Gdańsk Actively Involved in Organizing the Tournament

Lechia Gdańsk and Lechia Gdańsk Academy were actively involved not only in the sporting competition but also in the preparation and organization of the tournament’s final stage.

The White and Greens supported the event, which brought young footballers from across the country to Gdańsk. Matches in an earlier stage of the competition were also played at Lechia’s training ground on Traugutta Street.

The Club’s and Academy’s involvement in such a major event reflects their continued commitment to developing youth football and promoting physical activity among children and young people.

A Nationwide Initiative Supported by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism

The “Z Orlika na Stadion” tournament is organized by the Orły Sportu Foundation as part of the nationwide Active School programme, funded by the Polish state budget under the responsibility of the Minister of Sport and Tourism.

ORLEN is the event’s strategic partner, while KEEZA serves as its technical partner. The City of Gdańsk was also involved in organizing the Grand Final.

The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including Minister of Sport and Tourism Jakub Rutnicki, Minister of Health Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda and Mayor of Gdańsk Aleksandra Dulkiewicz. Former Polish internationals also showed their support for the young players, while a performance by Roxie Węgiel provided an additional attraction.

We are delighted that Lechia Gdańsk could be part of an event that gives young players the opportunity to compete at the highest level and pursue their football dreams.

Congratulations to all participants, and especially to the Lechia Gdańsk Academy players for their outstanding performance in this year’s tournament!