17 – 20 APRIL 2026
U7 – U12 TEAMS | U9 – U14 GIRLS TEAMS
1 – 4 MAY 2026
U7 – U12 TEAMS | U9 – U14 GIRLS TEAMS
It’s fair to say that ESF25 at Butlin’s Skegness was epic! A record breaking 412 grassroots teams participated, the atmosphere was electric, and the feedback received was incredible. We can’t wait to do it all again in 2026!
ESF26 returns to Butlin’s award winning resort in Skegness, Lincolnshire, to stage two of the biggest youth football festivals in the UK. Girls and boys grassroots teams of all abilities are invited to join us on tour for the ultimate weekend of Football & Fun!
There’s a huge variety of sports and leisure facilities at Butlin’s. The amazing Splash Waterworld is packed with flumes, rides and slides. Thrill seekers will also love the new rides at Fairground, including the stomach churning Orbiter and gravity defying Eclipse!
The new SKYPARK at Butlin’s has been a huge hit, featuring four climbing towers and 10 metre tube slides that light up after dark.
There’s also a variety of live shows, tribute acts, live bands and discos, so your families can enjoy some great family entertainment, at no extra cost!
Butlin’s has a great range of quality accommodation on resort. Your party are assured of a comfortable stay in a choice of accommodation including new Fairground and Seaside Apartments which are beautifully decorated modern family apartments.
Accommodation prices are per person for the weekend (Fri – Mon), including entertainment passes and ESF26 wristbands. Grid displays a selection of options, press button below grid to view all options and prices.
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Our spectacular presentations have an electric atmosphere and are the perfect way to close the festival. VIP guests have included Jermain Defoe, Jordan Nobbs, Paul Merson, Shay Given, John Barnes, Faye White, Sue Smith, Emile Heskey, Kevin Keegan and more.
Following an incredible laser light show in a huge arena, each team are invited onto the big stage to meet our VIP guest and receives a custom ESF26 medals. There are also high quality team trophies for every team, plus superb awards for the winners, runners up and fair play winners in each age section.
Your team will feel like they’re in the Premier League at ESF26, with live fixtures, results and tables displayed on the ESF App!
PLEASE NOTE: The ESF App goes live 7-10 days before your festival. To download the ESF App, follow the links below or search “ESF Football” in your App Store.
Win your age section while on tour at ESF26 at Butlin’s to qualify for the ESF Grand Finale, our Champion of Champions event. The ESF Grand Finale is staged at the home of England’s National teams – St Georges Park!
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