Inspire young footballers by playing at a Premier League or Football League stadium
Play on the Pitch gives young players the opportunity to do just that and the chance to dream of one day becoming a professional footballer.
Inspire young footballers by playing at a Premier League or Football League stadium
Play on the Pitch gives young players the opportunity to do just that and the chance to dream of one day becoming a professional footballer.
Open to teams and players of all abilities, the events are designed to inspire young players, to ensure they enjoy the day and to nurture their love of sport.
Open to teams and players of all abilities, the events are designed to inspire young players, to ensure they enjoy the day and to nurture their love of sport.
Our events for junior teams are organised in tournament formats. The players will experience the thrill of playing on the club’s hallowed turf and enjoy the incredible atmosphere of a professional football stadium.
All our junior tournaments in 2024 are played at this season 2023/2024 age groups. Teams will spend around 5-6 hours at the stadium in total, the younger age groups (U7, U8, U9, U10) tournaments take place from approximately 9am-2.30pm, with the older age groups (U10, U11, U12, U13, U14) tournaments running from approximately 3pm-8.30pm.
These timings are naturally subject to confirmation when the exact number of teams in each age group is finalised. Please note that the U10 tournament may take place during either the morning or afternoon, depending on the balance of bookings across the age groups.
Prior to their tournament matches commencing, teams will line-up in the players’ tunnel and have their names announced over the stadium’s PA system as they emerge from the tunnel and walk out on to the pitch!
With 4 pitches set up on the main stadium pitch, we are able to deliver a great tournament format with group matches and then finals, that ensures the players fully enjoy their time at the stadium.
All junior events include match officials, first aid services, tour of the home and away changing rooms, live tournament fixtures and results website and the on-site management and support of our event staff and tournament director.
At the end of the tournament, following each team’s final match, we award medals and certificates to all players and there will be trophy presentations for the winner and runners-up teams in each age group.
Call us or complete our Enquiry Form, so that we can discuss your plans with you. Or if you are ready to book, then please go to your chosen tournament page, select the number of teams you wish to enter and click on ADD TO BOOKING.
Our events for junior teams are organised in tournament formats. The players will experience the thrill of playing on the club’s hallowed turf and enjoy the incredible atmosphere of a professional football stadium.
All our junior tournaments in 2024 are played at this season 2023/2024 age groups. Teams will spend around 5-6 hours at the stadium in total, the younger age groups (U7, U8, U9, U10) tournaments take place from approximately 9am-2.30pm, with the older age groups (U10, U11, U12, U13, U14) tournaments running from approximately 3pm-8.30pm.
These timings are naturally subject to confirmation when the exact number of teams in each age group is finalised. Please note that the U10 tournament may take place during either the morning or afternoon, depending on the balance of bookings across the age groups.
Prior to their tournament matches commencing, teams will line-up in the players’ tunnel and have their names announced over the stadium’s PA system as they emerge from the tunnel and walk out on to the pitch!
With 4 pitches set up on the main stadium pitch, we are able to deliver a great tournament format with group matches and then finals, that ensures the players fully enjoy their time at the stadium.
All junior events include match officials, first aid services, tour of the home and away changing rooms, live tournament fixtures and results website and the on-site management and support of our event staff and tournament director.
At the end of the tournament, following each team’s final match, we award medals and certificates to all players and there will be trophy presentations for the winner and runners-up teams in each age group.
Call us or complete our Enquiry Form, so that we can discuss your plans with you. Or if you are ready to book, then please go to your chosen tournament page, select the number of teams you wish to enter and click on ADD TO BOOKING.
WHAT TEAMS SAY ABOUT US
On behalf of myself, the parents and above all else the boys themselves, can I just thank you and your team for a fantastic experience. Very well ran event with really friendly and helpful staff. The boys are already planning on where to play next year! Brilliant memories created.
HALAS HAWKS
Thank you and can I say what a fantastic job you guys did. This was our first experience of using you guys, the day was perfect. We shall certainly be booking next year.
LONG EATON UNITED FC
I just wanted to say my team loved the tournament on Sunday at Stamford Bridge and have taken away so many memories and can’t wait to do another big stadium next year.
SWINDON ROVERS
I just wanted to thank you on behalf of my team. We had a great time at Stamford Bridge yesterday, as we did at St Mary’s a couple of weeks ago. I will strongly recommend your tournaments to other teams and age groups at our club.
EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH
Thanks so much, the event was amazing, the kids loved every minute and it was really well run.
MAIDSTONE UNITED
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything on Sunday, it really was a wonderful day and experience. Out of my squad of ten, every single one of the boys came to me and told me it was the best day of their life and my phone literally hasn’t stopped with messages from parents who also had the most amazing time.
STANWICK ROVERS
I would like to thank you and your team for making our day yesterday very special for our players and parents. They all had an amazing day! We appreciate all your hard work along with your team’s dedication and commitment to making it fun for all.
D&S HASTINGS YOUTH FC
I would like to say a huge thank you from myself and all of our players and parents for the most amazing day yesterday. The organisation of the tournament from the moment of booking to leaving the stadium was absolutely spot on. All your staff were friendly, helpful and did everything they could to make the day special for the boys.
FC HOLYPORT
Such a great day, the boys loved every minute from the walk out to playing on the pitch and collecting their medals at the end. Thanks again!
R AND R FC
Just wanted to say thank you to all at Play on the Pitch. We had a fantastic day and all my boys loved it at Palace! We will definitely be booking up again, thanks for a great day out and one they won’t forget.
WORCESTER PARK COLTS
Just wanted to say, what a brilliant, well run tournament, both our teams had a brilliant time and we will definitely be booking for next year.
ROUNDSHAW & DISTRICT COLTS YOUTH FC
Would just like to say thanks so much. 3 great tournaments, well organised and professionally run – not played in many better, if any!!! And what an experience for the kids. Look forward to some new ventures next season and new grounds.
BENFLEET FC
I just wanted to message you and say a massive thanks to you and all your staff that made this amazing day possible for the kids and their parents.
ALLERTON MERSEY UNITED
I just wanted to say thank you so much for another wonderful experience for our young footballers. We all had a fantastic day.
ELBURTON VILLA
Brilliant – thank you, just want to say we had an absolute brilliant day. The boys loved it . We will be booking again next year.
CLEETHORPES TRINITY FC
Just wanted to send a message to thank you guys for today. Everyone loved it and we will be coming back next year with 2 teams. It was so well organised.
COTTAGE FARM UNITED
Thank you so much, we all had a great time, it was very well organised. We will 100% be entering again next year.
UPPER CLATFORD YFC
We all had a fantastic time! A very well run event and the boys loved it. Thank you!
INGRAVE FLYERS
Can I just say thank you for the tournament, was amazing set up, really well run and especially for having the Girls section, they loved it and are still beaming today from the experience. Thanks again.
ISLAND GIRLS
I would like to say what a fantastic day we had on Saturday. The kids absolutely loved it and 100% will be doing another one.
BLABY & WHETSTONE FOXES
I just wanted to congratulate you and your team for hosting a great tournament at Southampton yesterday. I have had so many great comments and remarks from parents and from boys that feel like pros. Thank you once again.
READING CITY
Congratulations on a fantastic event at Southampton yesterday, our boys absolutely loved every minute of it, as did the parents and, of course, us coaches too.
CURLEY PARK RANGERS
Thank you for yesterday, was a really good day, very well organised and the boys loved it. Will 100% be back next year.
MERIDIAN FC
I would like to thank you for today. It was a brilliantly organised tournament. The girls had a fantastic time and have memories that will stay with them forever.
SAFFRON WALDEN GIRLS
Just wanted to say what a fantastic day we had yesterday and how well organised it was. All the staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be doing another.
NORTON LINDSEY FC
Just have to thank you, today was amazing for the boys, they had an amazing time. Take care, thank you again.
ELVINGTON HARRIERS AFC