The UK’s Biggest
Youth Football
Festival

What is ESF?

If you’re looking to make this season one to remember, look no further. With over 1000 grassroots teams participating, ESF26 is the biggest youth football festival of its kind in the UK – there’s nowhere better to take your team on an unforgettable end of season tour.

ESF is a series of professionally organised youth football festivals that bring grassroots teams of all abilities together for a fantastic weekend of football and fun at Butlin’s & Haven. ESF26 then culminates with our Champion of Champions event, the ESF Grand Finale at St George’s Park!

We’re proud to say that since the very first ESF Festival in 1989, over 1.5 Million people have joined us on tour at ESF!

Staged at Butlin’s & Haven

ESF26 is staged exclusively at the UK’s very best holiday resorts – Butlin’s and Haven. With quality accommodation, superb facilities and great evening entertainment, whatever the result on the pitch, your team are sure to have a fantastic time away on tour together.

 

Spectacular Celebrity Presentations

Our spectacular celebrity presentations are the perfect way to close the festival. Celebrity guests have included Kevin Keegan, Ian Wright, Robert Pires, Robbie Fowler, Stuart Pearce, Wayne Bridge, Sue Smith, Casey Stoney, Gordon Strachan, John Barnes and more.

 

ESF Grand Finale

Win your age section at ESF26 and you’ll be invited to attend the prestigious ESF Grand Finale, our Champion of Champions event. The 2026 ESF Grand Finale will be staged at St George’s Park, the home of England’s National teams.

 

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