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27 October 2026 · E-Druva

Cēsis hosts its first international women's football tournament

The Four Castles International Invitational brought Wellington Rec Women from Northern Ireland to Cēsis for the town’s first international women’s tournament.

Wellington Rec and FK Cēsis players with the invitational trophy in Cēsis

Cēsis hosted its first international women’s football tournament in October 2026, E-Druva reported. Four Castles Sporting Group organised the Four Castles International Invitational with FK Cēsis.

Two sides took part: Wellington Recreation FC Women, visitors from Larne in Northern Ireland, and FK Cēsis – AC Jules Verne, the local side representing the club and the Cēsis region.

The brief was international matches, cultural exchange, and a public stage for women’s football in the town. In the trophy match Wellington Rec won a tight game. FK Cēsis then won the international friendly.

Source: E-Druva