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The UK’s Biggest One-Day National Football Tournament 2026
Get ready for the ultimate grassroots football experience in 2026!
The One Tournament Nationals is the UK’s biggest one-day national football tournament, uniting nearly 6,000 grassroots players every summer for a day of competition, unforgettable memories, and football magic.
With six regional heats across the UK & Ireland,girls’ teams (U9–U14) and boys’ teams (U7–U16) will battle for glory – all with one goal: to reach the National Grand Final in June 2026.
⚽ Who Can Enter the One Tournament Nationals?
Open to all grassroots football clubs across the UK and Ireland.
✅ Boys U7–U16 (Boys teams register via this dedicated boys page here)
✅ Girls U9 -U14
Tournament Dates & Venues 2026
The road to the National Football Grand Final 2026 starts here:
✅ Midlands – 3rd or 4th (Yes Bank Holiday Monday) May 2026 ( U7 to U12 at Lilleshall Near Telford on Sunday, U13 to U16 in Oxford on Monday)
✅Cardiff – 16th or 17th May 2026
✅Sheffield – 16th or 17th May 2026
✅Southampton – 6th or 7th June 2026
✅London – 13th or 14th June 2026
National Grand Final – 27th or 28th June 2026
Match Days & Kick-Off Times
10:00am
Day One – Morning Kick-Off
U7, U9, U11 Boys
U9 Girls, U11 Girls
2:15pm
Day One – Afternoon Kick-Off
U8, U10, U12 Boys
U10 Girls, U12 Girls
9:30am
Day Two – Morning Kick-Off
U13 Girls, U14 Girls
U15 Boys
2:15pm
Day Two – Afternoon Kick-Off
U13, U14, U16 Boys
🌟 Tournament Format and Cost
➡️ U9 & U10: 7v7 – £165 per team
➡️ U11 & U12: 9v9 – £199 per team
✅ U13 – U16: 11v11 – £289 per team
We do not cap squad size, it’s up to you to manage fair playing time on the day. Based on an average squad size, the price to enter is around £15/£16 per player!
🌟 Why Choose the One Tournament Nationals?
The biggest one-day grassroots football tournament in the UK for girls
🏆 The winning team from each regional heat qualifies for the One Tournament National Grand Final for free. (Runners-up will all be offered an optional paid wildcard space)
⚽ Play against likeminded grassroots teams in the UK & Ireland
👨⚖️ Professionally organised & officiated matches
🎉 Huge atmosphere with thousands of players and fans
🚀 Your team’s chance to achieve national football glory
Frequently Asked Questions – One Tournament Nationals 2026
⏱ How long does each tournament last?
Each event lasts around **4–4.5 hours** from first kick-off to the final whistle.
🚫 Can academy players take part?
For **Girls U9–U14**, any player is allowed to play. Every player needs to be signed on the Whole Game System for their grassroots club, though. Teams are permitted a MAX of TWO guest players per team ( they can be players that are not signed to their team).
🌍 Can we play in more than one regional heat?
Yes – your team can enter **multiple heats**, but you can only secure **one place** in the National Final.
💷 Do we have to pay to enter the National Final?
No – if your team **wins a regional heat**, you’ll get a **FREE space** at the National Grand Final.
👥 Can guest players play?
Yes – you may register a maximum of **two guest players** (not signed to your team).
🚀 READY TO TAKE PART?
Spots sell out fast for the UK’s biggest grassroots football tournament in 2026.
Scroll up and select your regional heat to get to book your team in
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