PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS (2026/27)

Age Groups: Outfield Players = School Year 1 - Year 5
Location: William De Ferrers School, Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm
Surface: 3G Astro Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAYS):
9/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 21/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 9/12, 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 9/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07
Wednesday training sessions will NOT run during the school holidays

2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
TBC:

Friday 30th October @ Moulsham High School, Brian Close, Chelmsford CM2 9ES (9:30am – 12:00pm)
PDP morning camp
Course Code: PDP-MH-E-71

Invite code sent via email. If you have not received and would like to hear more, please contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com

Development Centre Camps to take place at one of our Essex venues. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).

2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

Development Centre Festivals to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA (5.00-6.15pm). Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Festivals (included in monthly subscription price).

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - BRENTWOOD (2026/27)

Age Groups: School Year 1 - Year 8
Location: Becket Keys School, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm
Surface: Astro Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football astros, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAYS):
9/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 21/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 9/12, 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 9/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07

Wednesday training sessions will NOT run during the school holidays


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Development Centre Camps to take place at one of our Essex venues. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).

Friday 30th October @ Orsett Heath Academy, Stanford Rd, Grays RM16 4DG (9:30am – 12:00pm)

Course Code: PDP-OHA-E-53

Holiday Provision also sent via email. Please contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received and would like to hear more.


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

Development Centre Festivals to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA (5.00-6.15pm). Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Festivals (included in monthly subscription price).

Kent (Sevenoaks) Player Development Centre 26/27
Age Groups: Years 1-9
Location: Trinity School, Sevenoaks , Kent, TN13 3SL
Day and Times: Monday, 17:15-18:30pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Bring: Football Boots (astro or moulded, NO METAL), Shin Pads, and plenty to drink


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (MONDAYS):
07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 04/01, 11/01, 18/01, 25/01, 01/02, 08/02, 22/02, 01/03, 08/03, 15/03, 22/03, 12/04, 19/04, 26/04, 10/05, 17/05, 24/05, 07/06, 14/06, 21/06, 28/06, 05/07, 12/07

Monday training sessions will NOT run during half terms or bank holidays.


Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads.

KEY INFORMATION:
Camps will be held in the half terms. More information to follow nearer the times.

If players are attending the Camp and Festival, there will be a half an hour break from 12 - 12:30pm to have lunch.

PDP Camp & Festival information

PDC CAMP
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-49
Age Groups: School Year 1 - 5
Invitation code: Listed on holiday provision email, contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received.
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 9:30am to 12:00pm (9:20am registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
No spectators allowed.

PDC FESTIVAL
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-51
Invitation code: Listed on holiday provision email, contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received.
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm (12:20pm registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
Spectators are welcome for the festival.

If players are attending the Camp and Festival, there will be a half an hour break from 12 - 12:30pm to have lunch.

PDC CAMP
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-50
Age Groups: School Year 6 - 9
Invitation code: Listed on email, contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received.
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 9:30am to 12:00pm (9:20am registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
No spectators allowed.

PDC FESTIVAL
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-52
Invitation code: Listed on holiday provision email, contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received.
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm (12:20pm registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
Spectators are welcome for the festival.

If players are attending the Camp and Festival, there will be a half an hour break from 12 - 12:30pm to have lunch.

Kent (Tonbridge) Player Development Centre 26/27
Age Groups: Years 1-9
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and Times: Wednesday 17:15 - 18;30pm
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAYS):
9/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 21/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 9/12, 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 9/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07

Wednesday training sessions will NOT run during the school holidays

KEY INFORMATION:
Camps will be held in the half terms. More information will follow nearer the time.

PDP Camp & Festival information

PDC CAMP
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-49
Age Groups: School Year 1 - 5
Invitation code: Listed on holiday provision email, contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received.
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 9:30am to 12:00pm (9:20am registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
No spectators allowed.

PDC FESTIVAL
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-51
Invitation code: Listed on holiday provision email, contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received.
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm (12:20pm registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
Spectators are welcome for the festival.

If players are attending the Camp and Festival, there will be a half an hour break from 12 - 12:30pm to have lunch.

PDC CAMP
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-50
Age Groups: School Year 6 - 9
Invitation code: Listed on email, contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received.
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 9:30am to 12:00pm (9:20am registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
No spectators allowed.

PDC FESTIVAL
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-52
Invitation code: Listed on holiday provision email, contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received.
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm (12:20pm registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
Spectators are welcome for the festival.

If players are attending the Camp and Festival, there will be a half an hour break from 12 - 12:30pm to have lunch.



Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - LOUGHTON (2026/27)

Age Groups: School Year 1 - Year 10
Location: Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA
Day: Friday
Time: 5.15 - 6.30pm
Surface: Astro Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, AG Football Boots (Astroturfs are not allowed), Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (FRIDAYS):
11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 9/10, 16/10, 23/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 04/12, 11/12, 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 26/02, 05/03, 12/03, 19/03, 16/04, 23/04, 30/04, 07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05, 11/06, 18/06, 25/06, 02/07, 9/07, 16/07

No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays. Please also note there is no sessions on Friday 27th November due to the venue being closed.

PDP Camp details:
Friday 30th October @ Orsett Heath Academy, Stanford Rd, Grays RM16 4DG (12:30pm – 3:00pm)
PDP afternoon camp
Course Code: PDP-OHA-E-54
Invitation Code: Listed on Holiday provision email. If you have not received and would like to hear more, please contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com


2026/2027 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Development Centre Camps to take place at one of our Essex venues. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

Development Centre Festivals to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA (5.00-6.15pm). Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Festivals (included in monthly subscription price).

PLAYER TRAINING CENTRE - ROMFORD (2026/27)

Age Groups: Reception - Year 9
Location: Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7YA
Day: Friday
Time: 5.30-6.30pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks

Temporary venue for the following dates (5:30–6:30pm):
Drapers Academy, Romford, Settle Road, RM3 9XR
2G astro: Will require astroturfs.
25th September
2nd October
9th October
16th October
23rd October


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (FRIDAYS):
11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 9/10, 16/10, 23/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 26/02, 05/03, 12/03, 19/03, 16/04, 23/04, 30/04, 07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05, 11/06, 18/06, 25/06, 02/07, 9/07, 16/07
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays


2026/27 TRAINING CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

PDP Camp details:
Friday 30th October @ Orsett Heath Academy, Stanford Rd, Grays RM16 4DG (12:30pm – 3:00pm)
Chelsea PDP camp
Course Code: PDP-OHA-E-54
Invitation Code: Listed on holiday provision email. If you have not received but would like to hear more, please contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com

Training Centre Camps to take place at one of our Essex venues. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).

GIRLS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (2026/27)

Age Groups: School Year 3 - 11
Location: Fyfield Sports Academy, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0GN
Day: Tuesday
Times:
Year 3 - Year 6: 6.00 - 7.00pm
Year 7 - Year 11: 7.00 - 8.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (TUESDAYS):
8/9, 15/9, 22/9, 29/9, 6/10, 13/10, 20/10, 3/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 1/12, 8/12, 5/1, 12/1, 19/1, 26/1, 2/2, 9/2, 23/2, 2/3, 9/3, 16/3, 23/3, 13/4, 20/4, 27/4, 4/5, 11/5, 18/5, 25/5, 8/6, 15/6, 22/6, 29/6, 6/7, 13/7.
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays

2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
Holiday Provision sent via email. Please contact samuel.thornton@chelseafc.com if you have not received and would like to hear more.

Players are welcome to select which venue & date suits them for each holiday period. Development Centre Camps take place in the school holidays in October, February, April, May & August. Full details will be provided once the season commences, these are included in the monthly subscription price.

Chelsea FC | Player Training Centre (Tier 3) – Berkshire

Venue: Waingels College, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RF
Training Day: Friday
Age Groups: Under 5 – Under 10 (Reception – Year 5)
Session Time: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Playing Surface: 4G Artificial Turf Pitch

Fridays
September: 11th, 18th & 25th
October: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd
November: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
December: 4th, 11th
January: 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
February: 5th, 12th & 26th
March: 5th, 12th, 19th
April: 16th, 23rd & 30th
May: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
June: 11th, 18th & 25th
July: 2nd

Excluded Fridays
October: 30th
December: 18th & 25th
January: 1st
February: 19th
March: 26th
April: 2nd & 9th
June: 4th

During half term, you will be provided with a holiday provision session on one day during the week.
Your Head Coach will communicate the details of your session, including the day, time, format and address.
The provisions will run in the week commencing of the below dates.

W|C 26th October
W|C 21st & 28th December
W|C 15th February
W|C 29th March OR W|C 5th April
W|C 31st May

Important Information
- Term-Time Programme: Weekly sessions operate during school term time only. The full programme dates will be confirmed by your Area Lead before the start of the season.

- Holiday Provision: Details of holiday training and development opportunities will be communicated separately by your Head Coach prior to the start of the season.