Play on the Pitch
Live the Dream.
The original stadium football tournament experience. Running at Premier League grounds since 2010. Over 80,000 players and counting. Operated by Precision Pass.
What is Play on the Pitch?
The stadium experience your young players will talk about for years. Walk the tunnel. Hear your name announced. Win the trophy.
Experience the thrill of playing football on the same grass as your heroes. Feel the quality of a professional pitch beneath your feet as your team competes in a full matchday tournament, from the tunnel walk to the trophy lift.
Enter through the players' entrance, have your team talk in the home changing rooms, and walk out to the matchday anthem with every player's name read out on the PA. Stands are open so families can cheer from the best seats in the house.
Cup and Plate competitions run across all age groups, giving every team a genuine path to a trophy. Every single player receives a medal, win, lose or draw.
What's Included in Every Event
Every Precision Pass Play on the Pitch package includes the full matchday experience.
Players' Entrance
Arrive and enter through the official players' access point
Changing Rooms
Team talk in the home or away dressing room
Tunnel Walk
Walk out to the matchday anthem with crowd sounds
Name Announced
Every player's name read out on the stadium PA
Tournament on the Pitch
Full group stage and knockout format on the grass
Cup and Plate
Multiple trophy paths so all teams compete to the end
Medal for Every Player
Presented to every participant, win, lose or draw
Commemorative Programme
All player and coach names printed to keep forever
Play on the Pitch: Real Photos, Real Events
Real moments from real Precision Pass Play on the Pitch tournaments at some of the world's most iconic football stadiums.
Real tournaments. Real stadiums. Real memories.
What Teams Are Saying
Real feedback from parents, coaches and clubs who have booked through Precision Pass.
"An absolutely incredible day. Our boys walked out of that tunnel and looked like proper professionals. Everything was brilliantly organised from start to finish and the kids haven't stopped talking about it."
Parent
Youth Football Club
"Watching my daughter score in the same net as her heroes was priceless. Really well organised throughout and it exceeded every expectation we had. Worth every penny."
Football Mum
School Football Trip
"Our Under 10s absolutely loved it. The tunnel walk was the highlight but the Cup and Plate format meant every team had something to play for right to the end. Brilliant day."
Club Manager
Junior Football Club
The Full Play on the Pitch Experience
From changing rooms to the final whistle. Every moment of your Play on the Pitch day is designed to feel like a real matchday.
Tournament football at iconic stadiums
Play on the Pitch: UK & European Venues
Play where the legends play. Precision Pass has hosted Play on the Pitch tournaments at some of the world's most iconic football grounds.
Who Can Play on the Pitch?
Play on the Pitch is built for youth football. If your team wants to play on a Premier League pitch, there's a tournament for you.
Youth Football Clubs
U7 to U16. The perfect reward for a season's hard work.
School Football Teams
Memorable end-of-term sporting trips for groups of all sizes.
Football Tournaments UK: Play on the Pitch
Looking for football tournaments in the UK? You've found the right place. Play on the Pitch, organised by Precision Pass, is the UK's longest-established stadium football tournament experience for youth teams.
Since 2010, Precision Pass has been giving youth football teams access to the most iconic stadiums in the UK and Europe. Their Play on the Pitch tournaments take place on the same pitches used by Premier League and European clubs, with every player walking out of the tunnel just like a professional.
Whether your team is Under 7s or Under 16s, a junior football club or a school group, you can visit the dedicated Play on the Pitch page at precisionpass.co.uk to see upcoming stadium dates and book your place.
Events run throughout the year at venues across the UK and Europe, with formats scaled to suit every age group, so every player gets the full matchday experience, whatever their level.
Play on the Pitch by Location
Play on the Pitch London — Tournaments at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in north London and Chelsea's Stamford Bridge in west London are among the most popular. Playing at a London Premier League ground is a bucket-list experience for youth teams from across the UK.
Play on the Pitch Manchester — Manchester United's Old Trafford is one of the most iconic venues in world football. Precision Pass Play on the Pitch tournaments at Old Trafford regularly sell out fast.
Play on the Pitch Liverpool — Anfield is one of Europe's most atmospheric stadiums. Walking out to You'll Never Walk Alone on the Anfield pitch is an unforgettable Play on the Pitch experience for any young footballer.
Play on the Pitch Arsenal / Emirates Stadium — Emirates Stadium is the showpiece Play on the Pitch venue in London, complete with all-player name announcements, tunnel walk, and the Arsenal changing rooms.
All Play on the Pitch tournaments are organised and operated by Precision Pass. Browse all upcoming Play on the Pitch tournaments to find the right stadium and date for your team.
Play on the Pitch: Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about Play on the Pitch tournaments, stadiums and booking with Precision Pass.
Play on the Pitch is the original UK stadium football tournament experience, operated by Precision Pass. We give youth football teams the chance to play on Premier League and international stadium pitches, walking out of the tunnel, wearing their kit, and competing in a real tournament environment.
playonthepitch.co.uk is operated by Precision Pass, the UK's stadium football tournament specialists. Precision Pass has been running Play on the Pitch tournaments since 2010 and all bookings are made through precisionpass.co.uk.
All bookings are made through precisionpass.co.uk/play-on-the-pitch. You can browse upcoming tournaments by date, stadium and age group, then secure your place with a deposit.
Our stadium tournaments cater for youth players from Under 7s through to Under 16s, with formats scaled to suit every age group. While Play on the Pitch is primarily designed for youth teams, Precision Pass occasionally hosts adult, corporate and private group events on request — contact us directly to discuss.
We have hosted Play on the Pitch tournaments at over 25 UK and European stadiums including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, FC Barcelona, PSG, LA Galaxy and SL Benfica. New venues are added every season.
Your entry includes access to the players' entrance, a visit to the changing rooms, a walk out to a live matchday anthem, player names read out by the stadium announcer, a full tournament of football on the stadium pitch, and a trophy or medal ceremony at the end.
Absolutely. We regularly work with schools, junior clubs and corporate groups to deliver memorable group experiences. Contact us via precisionpass.co.uk to discuss group rates and availability.
Precision Pass has been organising stadium football tournaments since 2010, with over 15 years of tournaments, 80,000+ players, and lasting partnerships with some of the UK's most iconic football grounds. That depth of experience and those trusted stadium relationships are at the heart of every tournament we run.
Entry prices vary by stadium and tournament date. Most Play on the Pitch tournaments require a per-player entry fee, with a team deposit to secure your place. Visit precisionpass.co.uk/play-on-the-pitch to see current pricing for upcoming tournaments.
Precision Pass runs Play on the Pitch tournaments at stadiums across England, including London (Emirates Stadium, Stamford Bridge), Manchester (Old Trafford), Liverpool (Anfield), and Birmingham (Villa Park). European stadium tournaments at venues including Camp Nou in Barcelona are also available.
Yes, absolutely. All Precision Pass Play on the Pitch tournaments are open to boys and girls across all age groups from Under 7s to Under 16s. Mixed teams are welcome.
Upcoming Play on the Pitch tournaments are listed at precisionpass.co.uk/play-on-the-pitch. New stadium dates are added throughout the year. You can register your interest on the Precision Pass site to be notified when new tournaments are announced.
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