Why host an FA FIVES event
By hosting an FA FIVES event in Round One you will be involved in creating England’s largest and most inclusive small-sided football festival in the summer of 2021.
It’s also a major football retention and recruitment opportunity in the build-up to UEFA EURO 2020. You can showcase your capability for hosting an engaging football event for the local community – deepening participation levels for existing players and kickstarting involvement for new players.
THE FA FIVES will be promoted nationally by The FA and BBC. All communications will direct thousands of grassroots players across the nation to sign up to FA FIVES events in their local area.
As well as event management and promotion toolkits, FA FIVES branding will be provided to every Event Host to promote their involvement in the national event and to dress the Round 1 weekend. All FA FIVES Event Hosts will receive a financial contribution towards the costs of delivering their event.
Key dates
Date | Activity |
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26 October 2020 | Opening date to register an application to host an FA FIVES event |
18 December 2020 | Closing date to register an application (extended from 23 November) |
11 January 2021 | Successful/non-successful applicants will be notified |
3 March 2021 | Participant sign-up launches (100 days to go to UEFA EURO 2020) |
22 April 2021 | Participant sign-up deadline (50 days to go to UEFA EURO 2020) |
7-9 May 2021 | Round One weekend (nationwide) |
5-6 June 2021 | Regional Finals weekend (five locations across England) |
From 11 June 2021 | National Finals in London starting on the opening weekend of UEFA EURO 2020 |