The 2026 National U17 Football Championship Finals has a new sponsor.

The afternoon of July 10 saw the VFF headquarters host the announcement of Red Dragon Energy Drink (URC Vietnam Co., Ltd.) becoming the official sponsor, as well as the drawing of fixtures for the 2026 National U17 Football Championship Finals – Red Dragon Cup.

Attending the event, on behalf of the VFF, were Mr. Nguyen Van Phu, General Secretary of the VFF; Mr. Nguyen Minh Chau, Deputy General Secretary of the VFF and Head of the Tournament Organizing Committee; and Ms. Nguyen Thanh Ha, Deputy General Secretary. Representing the sponsor was Mr. Joseph Ryan Consul, Marketing Director of URC Vietnam Co., Ltd. The ceremony was also joined by representatives of the teams competing in the finals, both in person and online via the VFF Channel YouTube channel, along with members of the press and media.

The partnership of Red Dragon Energy Drink with the 2026 National U17 Football Championship Finals marks a significant milestone, as it is the brand’s first time serving as the main sponsor for a national-level football tournament. This demonstrates its commitment to energizing the next generation of young Vietnamese football talent as well as the passionate youth.