What is the Over 40 Globetrotters Cup?

Knees That Craic is launching a new chapter in our story: the Globetrotter Cup, a roaming Over 40s tournament held on the last weekend of May every year (Memorial Weekend). This annual event is designed for players who are not finished with the game—or with adventure—and want a change of scenery destination tournament to polish off their calendar after Las Vegas Global Championships.

The Globetrotter Cup will move from country to country across the globe, giving players the chance to experience Hurling and Gaelic Football in the local culture of each host. Our first three stops are already set: Kilkenny, Ireland in 2027, Montreal, Canada in 2028, and Spain in 2029. Each year, a new city and a new culture—but the same familiar feeling of lining out with teammates and friends who love the game as much as you do.

For players, this is about more than medals or scores.

When you traveling to play you:

• Turns your season into a built‑in holiday—a full day of matches followed by sightseeing, food, and sunshine.
• Lets you experience Gaelic games in different cultures, seeing how clubs abroad train, support each other, and celebrate.
• Grows your global network of teammates and friends, with new faces on the pitch and shared stories from every corner of the world.
• Keeps you fit, motivated, and excited to train all year, knowing there’s a destination tournament waiting at the end of May.
• Creates unforgettable trips with family and friends, whether they are on the pitch, in the stands, or exploring the host city while you play.

Most of all, the Globetrotter Cup is about global community—uniting Over 40s players from different counties and countries, and giving everyone a reason to keep playing and keep traveling together. So mark the last weekend of May on your calendar, talk to your club mates, and get your passports ready. Kilkenny 2027, Montreal 2028, Spain 2029… and plenty more stamps to come.

2027 REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV 16TH, 2026 and starts July 1st

What is the cut off to qualify to play?

All participants must be born Jan 1st, 1988.

Where are the matches being played?

2027 Kilkenny Ireland

Who is it for or who can come?

Any person born before Jan. 1, 1988 can play in the over 40 bracket and for the over 55 no contact bracket born before Jan 1 1973. If you have a group you would like to be placed with as a team please come up with a name so we can coordinate that. If you are registering as an individual let us know your region and we can place you with people from nearby. If there is a small group of you and not a full team we can place you with others in a similar situation. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH THE ANY ORGANIZATION TO PLAY. ANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INSURANCE DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS TOURNAMENT.

Players need to confirm participation and register between July 1st- Nov 28th. REGISTRATION is open and cut off date is Nov 28TH, 2026. This is a fundraiser tournament. Your registration helps pay for fields, medics, insurance, refs and everything they need, equipment and all the things that it takes to run a tourney.

What is it for?

Craic, enjoyment, activity, a bit of fun and socializing while raising funds to support and help start North American Collegiate Hurling and Gaelic Football programs; ensuring the growth of Gaelic sports in North America

Spectators, fans and families are welcomed. This is a private event and any behavior by individuals that does not line up with our code of conduct will be asked to leave.

Where do we stay? The host hotel!

Organizers are working with hotels on discounted rates so standby for more information

What are the rules?

• Teams to be 16 a side for hurling and 16 a side for Football.
• 20 min halves
• Teams to be made up of players born before Jan 1st, 1988.
• Teams are anyone who signed up and we do not separate based on Gender
• “minimal contact while making a reasonable effort to play the ball.” We all have to go to work the following week and need our body parts.
• A goal (ball into the net) = 3 points.
• A point (ball over the crossbar between the posts) = 1 point.
• There will be no 2-point scores in this tournament for football
• Highest total score at the end of the game wins.
• Traditional Hurling Rules.
• Traditional Football rules.
• Unlimited substitutions are allowed but must be made during stoppages in play.
• A player being substituted must leave the field before the replacement enters.
• Please be respectful of all players, officials, and volunteers who come all the way to help this be a successful weekend. And most of all…. Have Fun! 

Notes about safety:

• Helmets must be worn at all times while playing hurling
• Mouth guards must be worn for football
• Anyone playing dirty has to sit in the Kim Bin for a timeout and Kim will give you disappointed looks, head shakes, and you have to listen to Kim tell you all about the effort and time it took to put together the tournament
• All participants taking part, do so at their own risk. The organisers cannot be held responsible for any accidents, incidents, injuries or occurrences.
• First Aid – We the organizers, will have first aid medics on site.
• All individuals taking part, do so at their own risk. Personal private sport insurance is advised. The organizers of the tourney accept no responsibility for any injuries, accident or incidents that may occur while in Florida.
• It is our responsibility as the organizers for the event to protect the safety and well being of all participants. Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated whether by players, guests, staff, or other participants. If anyone engages in unacceptable behavior, the organizers may take any action it deems appropriate including reporting it to any authorities to further handle the matter, or barring the offending party from any or all activities without a refund. If a player or other participants behavior at any point poses a threat to the safety of staff or other players, service can be refused.