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!
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 receive their custom ESF26 medals. High quality team trophies for every team, plus there are superb awards for the winners, runners up and fair play winners.
There’s a great range of accommodation for families to choose from at Butlin’s, including new Premium Lodges which are stylishly decorated and well equipped.
Accommodation prices are per person for the weekend (Fri – Mon), including entertainment passes and ESF26 wristbands. The grid below displays selected options, click the button to view all options and prices.
There’s a huge variety of leisure facilities at Butlin’s Skegness. The amazing Splash Waterworld is packed with flumes and slides, thrill seekers will love the daredevil rides at Fairground, and new the SKYPARK at has climbing towers and 10m tube slides that light up after dark!
There’s a great variety entertainment on offer in the evenings, with live shows, tribute acts, live bands and discos, at no extra cost.
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!
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.
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