Football Tournament

Lilleshall National Sports Centre, near Telford, Shropshire CV4 7EU

The Big One

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    Grassroots (any division)Colts (below Division 1)AcademyGirls


    • Boys U11–U16
    • Girls U11, U12, U14, and U15

    Guaranteed 75–100 minutes of football per team per day (two day tournament for each age group).

    Eligibility: Who Can Enter?

    Grassroots clubs or schools with FA affiliation (or international equivalent) – based on 2025/2026 age groups

    Players registered with Premier League/EFL academies (2025/26 season) are not eligible

    Local teams not staying overnight may apply via the Local Team Ballot here before booking below (subject to availability). Please fill in the form and we can give you approval if you are based within 80 miles of the venue, all other teams can book below and then will require to book accommodation package with us for 1 or 2 nights.

    Format

    Group Stage: 18-20-minute matches
    Day 2: Cup, Shield & Plate knockout competitions
    Awards: Trophies, medals & MVP recognition

    Team sizes:-

    U11–U12 → 9v9
    U13–U16 → 11v11

    Kick-offs

    Saturday: 10.30am and 2.30pm start waves
    Sunday: 9am and 12 noon start waves– each wave 4/5 hours in length

    Experience

    • Pitch filmed with AI cameras
    • Match highlights to share with families and clubs
    • Social media coverage of standout moments
    • Player and coach interviews with multi media team
    • Spectator and player challenges during the day
    • A brilliant platform for teams — and memories players keep forever.

    One Tournament