the big one 2027
A two day tournament
10-11 July 2027
🏆 The UK’s Premier Two-Day Youth Football Tournament
Two days at the former National Football Centre, where England 1966 World Cup team trained before winning it! Suitable for all levels of teams due to our smart scheduling format. On the 2nd day, Cup and Plate competitions can be crowned Big One Champions. Link in a visit to Alton Towers Theme Park, making it the perfect end-of-season tour with a tournament!
📍 Where
⚽ Lilleshall National Sports Centre, near Telford, Shropshire
A historic venue players never forget, graced by Charlton, Moore, Gascoigne, Gerrard, Shearer, and Keown! Now your team’s chance to play on the same pitches.
🗓️ When?
⚽ Tournament dates
10–11 July 2027
Boys | U11 – U16
Girls | U12, U14, and U15
⚽ Who can enter?
Grassroots clubs or schools with FA affiliation (or international equivalent) – based on 2026/2027 age groups
✅ Boys U11–U16
✅ Girls U12, U14, and U15
⚠️ Boy players registered with Premier League/EFL academies (2026/27 season) are not eligible.
⚠️ Any girl player can play however, they must be registered on the WGS (Whole Game System) with that club.
🌟 Why Teams Choose The Big One
✅ Former National Football Centre — world-class natural grass pitches
✅ Nationwide opposition + visiting international teams
✅ Guaranteed 80–100 minutes of football per team on day one
✅ Ability-matched Day-2 knockouts (Cup and Plate) concluded by lunchtime
✅ Professional officiating with 4 officials on every 11v11 pitch
✅Alton Towers Theme Park a short drive away
This is a tournament where every team feels competitive — right to the end.
🎥 The Big One Experience
✅ Social media coverage of standout moments
✅ Spectator and player challenges during the day
A brilliant platform for teams — and memories players keep forever.
Local team? Based within 80 miles of the venue?
A limited number of non-accommodation spaces are available for local teams.
Apply for Local Team Ballot🏨 Accommodation (Required for Attending Teams*)
Turn the weekend into a full team tour. Stay on quality local hotel packages — all arranged for you — with time to explore nearby attractions.
💡 Bonus: Lilleshall is only 30 minutes from Alton Towers or Local AquaParks great for a cool down— perfect for team bonding before or after the tournament!
Packages include:
✔ Various hotel and accommodation options to suit your group (proper rooms — no caravans or floors)
✔ Breakfast included
✔ Optional lunch & evening meals
✔ Coach place FREE on bookings of 24+
✔ Under-16s roomed with an adult ( if this isn’t feasible with your group we have options for teams travelling with just coaches and parents)
Guide prices (per person, based on 2+ sharing):
1 night B&B — £99.99
2 nights B&B — £165.99
3 nights B&B — £265.99
Single rooms: £20–£30 extra per night. For 3+ nights or special rooming needs, email info@onetournament.uk
Accommodation Payment Process
STEP 1 — Group Accommodation Request
After booking and paying for your tournament entry in full, we’ll send your group an accommodation request form.
STEP 2 — 50% Accommodation Payment
We’ll invoice 50% of your accommodation cost based on your group’s request.
STEP 3 — Final Accommodation Balance
The remaining 50% is due 8 weeks before the tournament.
Important: Tournament entry is paid in full when booking. The 50% payment arrangement applies to accommodation only.
💷 Tournament Entry
11v11 £350 per team (two-day tournament)
9v9 £299 per team ( two- day tournament)
11v11 – Example a squad of 16 £21.87 (£10.93 per day) we can only offer this so cheap ( To play at National Sports Centre, if you book accommodation with us).
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING POLICY
Teams travelling from more than 80 miles away must arrange their accommodation through One Tour.
After booking and paying for tournament entry, our team will send an accommodation request form. We reserve the right to cancel a team’s tournament place if the required accommodation is not booked through One Tour.
We keep this policy so the entire event runs smoothly — and teams enjoy a genuine weekend experience together.
🚀 Ready to Enter?
👇🏽 Book here to reserve your team’s space👇🏽
Have a question? Message the One Tournament team on WhatsApp at 07448 301826. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Don’t miss the chance to play at one of football’s most historic venues…
Register now for The Big One 2027.