Spain Spurs Women's Football Growth with U-20 Tournament and Levante UD Academy Launch
Spain advances women's football with a U-20 international tournament at Pinatar Arena and Levante UD's launch of a new women's football academy in November 2025.
- • Pinatar Arena hosts a U-20 women's football tournament Nov 24-Dec 3 with England, Mexico, China, and the USA.
- • Tournament matches on Nov 26, 29, and Dec 2 are free to attend and broadcast live.
- • Levante UD to present its women's football school on Nov 23 before a match versus FC Barcelona.
- • Nine teams and key academy staff will be showcased during Levante UD's presentation.
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Spain is witnessing significant strides in women's football as two major developments take center stage in late 2025. From November 24 to December 3, the Pinatar Arena will host a prestigious U-20 women's football tournament featuring powerhouse teams from England, Mexico, China, and the United States. Scheduled matches on November 26, 29, and December 2 will be free for fans to attend and broadcast live across the participating nations. The event is expected to boost tourism and the local economy in the Mar Menor and San Pedro del Pinatar regions, highlighting Pinatar Arena's role in promoting women's football and the Costa Cálida's appeal as a global sports destination.
Simultaneously, Levante UD Femenino prepares to unveil its new women's football school on November 23 at 18:00 at the Estadio Ciutat de València, ahead of a match against FC Barcelona. The presentation will showcase nine teams from the academy, including various youth squads from Femenino B to Benjamín D. Key figures introduced include Vicent Mora, General Coordinator, Raúl Oltra, Coordinator of F8, and specialists in recruitment, methodology, and goalkeeper coaching. This initiative aims to strengthen the development pipeline for female players and solidify Levante UD's commitment to advancing women's football in Spain.
These events underscore Spain's growing investment in women's football, fostering international competition and grassroots development alike. With free access for fans and high-profile tournaments and programs, the momentum for women’s football in Spain continues to build rapidly.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.