Two days at the former National Football Centre, where England 1966  World Cup team trained before winning in. International competition, suitable for all levels of teams due to our smart scheduling format. On the 2nd day, Cup and Shield competitions can be crowned Champions. Teams often link it with a visit to Alton Towers Theme Park, making it the perfect end-of-season tour with a tournament!

Grassroots clubs or schools with FA affiliation (or international equivalent) - based on 2025/2026 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.

Teams can book their place below, subject to availability.

Please make sure your team is entered into the correct age group for the 2026/27 season before completing your booking.

For teams based more than 80 miles away, you must book your accommodation with One Tour, our approved tour partner for the Big One. 

Packages can include local hotel stays, breakfast options, evening meal options, and rooming support for youth teams.

💡 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!

STEP 1 - Teams can book their tournament entry below to secure their space. 

STEP 2 - If your team is based 80+ miles away, it's compulsory to book your accommodation packages with us. Please fill in the accommodation request form after booking, so we know your arrival date and numbers on tour. We reserve the right to cancel team spaces if they don't book accommodation via One Tour.

👇🏽 Scroll down to reserve your teams space at The Big One👇🏽

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