[1][2][3] The initial eight participating teams were Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.

Starting from the 2021-2022 edition, Norway and Romania replaced the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Subsequent editions also faced disruptions, so the title is being awarded to the team leading the standings.

Italy national under-20 football team won the tournament a record three times (2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24).

The Under 20 Elite League is a self-governing tournament made up of eight participating federations.