The Premier League Cup is an English football competition run by the Premier League for under-21 sides.

History

The competition was established in 2013 as the U21 Premier League Cup, an under-21 equivalent of the FA Youth Cup (an under-18 competition competed for since 1952), albeit being run by the Premier League instead of The Football Association. In 2016, the age range of the competition was raised to under-23s, and the competition was renamed as simply the Premier League Cup.

In 2017, the Premier League introduced the U18 Premier League Cup and U16 Premier League Cup (which was changed to the U17 Premier League Cup in 2020) for their respective age groups.

In 2022, the age limit was changed back to under-21 to match the changes in Premier League 2.

The England U23 Premier League Cup is a prestigious football tournament featuring the best under-23 players from clubs across Great Britain. Organized annually, the competition provides a platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience in a competitive environment. Teams from various Premier League and Championship clubs compete in a knockout format, with matches played across different venues in England. The tournament not only highlights the future stars of British football but also offers fans exciting young talent battles, fostering development and scouting opportunities for clubs and national teams alike.