After five days of elite international academy competition, Snow Bowl 2026 presented by The SWAG and YSC Academy reaches its conclusion on Saturday as champions will be crowned in the U-15, U-16, and U-18 divisions at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex.
With dramatic semifinal victories on Friday, the stage is set for three high-level finals featuring clubs from across North America and Europe.
All matches will be streamed live on PhiladelphiaUnion.com.
U-15 Championship – 12:00 PM
CF Monterrey vs. Manchester United
The first trophy handed out will be the U-15s featuring No. 3 seed CF Monterrey and No. 4 seed Manchester United in a compelling international showdown.
Monterrey advanced to the final after knocking off hosts Philadelphia Union bya 2-1 margin, highlighted by timely second-half finishing and resilient defending down the stretch.
Manchester United secured its place with one of the tournament’s biggest results, defeating group-stage leaders Borussia Dortmund 3-2. Jaice Dore enters the final leading the U-15 Golden Boot race with four goals, including a semifinal hat trick that powered United into the championship match.
With Monterrey’s balanced attack set to counter United’s tournament-leading scorer, the U-15 Final promises attacking quality on both sides.
U-16 Championship – 6:00 PM
Philadelphia Union vs. S.L. Benfica
The U-16 Final features a marquee matchup between host side Philadelphia Union and Portuguese powerhouse S.L. Benfica.
Benfica earned its place in the championship match with a composed 2-0 semifinal victory over Lyngby Boldklub, breaking through late in the first half before doubling its advantage early in the second.
Philadelphia advanced in convincing fashion, defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-2 behind a balanced attacking performance and a dominant second-half surge.
Timoni Gbalajobi enters Saturday’s final leading the U-16 Golden Boot standings with five goals, giving the Union a proven finisher heading into the championship match.
With Benfica’s disciplined structure facing off against the tournament’s leading scorer, Saturday’s U-16 Final promises to showcase two of the division’s most complete teams.
U-18 Championship – 7:30 PM
Philadelphia Union vs. Lyngby Boldklub
The U-18 Final presents a highly anticipated rematch between Philadelphia Union and Lyngby Boldklub.
The two sides played to a drama draw in the group stage finale on Thursday afternoon, with the Union rallying back from a two-goal deficit via goals from Jett Harrison (46’) and Samuel Gallegos (60+2’). That comeback sets the stage for a decisive rematch, this time with a trophy and bragging rights on the line.
S.L. Benfica's Nazif Inoussa leads the U-18 scoring race with four goals. While he could wrap up the award when they face La Salle University in a showcase match, several players competing in the final sit within striking distance, meaning both the championship trophy and the scoring crown remain in play.
With pride, momentum, and individual honors at stake, the U-18 Final promises to be a fitting conclusion to Snow Bowl 2026.
Showcase Matches – Saturday Schedule
In addition to the championship matches, Saturday will feature a full slate of showcase contests:
- U-15 | Borussia Dortmund vs. Newcastle United – 9:00 AM
- U-16 | Lyngby Boldklub vs. PSV Eindhoven – 10:30 AM
- U-15 | Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire FC – 1:30 PM
- U-18 | S.L. Benfica vs. La Salle University – 3:00 PM
- U-16 | Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Chicago Fire FC – 4:30 PM
