Player Development Centre - Summer Football Festival - Under 6 & Under 7 Only (Summer Provision)

Event Details
Date: Monday 10 August 2026
Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground
Age Groups: Under 6 & Under 7
School Years (2025/26): Year 1 & 2

Timings;
Arrival: 8.45am
Kick-off: 9.00m
Finish: 11.30am

Parking;
- Parking is available onsite.
- Full parking details and the designated car park will be shared closer to the event.
- Important: Only one car per player due to limited parking spaces.


What Players Should Bring
- CFC-Issued PDP Kit (If Applicable)
- Shin Pads (Mandatory)
- Goalkeeper Gloves (If Applicable)
- Water Bottle
- Sun Cream / Hat
- Jacket (Depending on Weather)

Important Reminder
Players cannot participate without shin pads.

Dates Monday 10th August - Friday 14th August 2026

Chelsea Football Club Soccer Schools are football sessions for players of all abilities with topics based around different men’s and women’s first team players each day, designed to develop players individual footballing ability and teamwork in a fun and safe environment.

Arrival and Register from 09:00-09:20am - Parents/Guardians MUST sign in their child with the groups coach and exit the venue via EXIT ONLY gate.

End of the day collection at 15:00pm - Parents/Guardians MUST sign out their child with the groups coach and exit the venue Via EXIT ONLY gate.

Soccer School final day (Thursday) presentation - Parents/Guardians to arrive for 14:45pm

KEY INFORMATION:
ALL participants must wear appropriate footwear, only trainers or astro trainers (NO METAL/PLASTIC/MOULDED STUD BOOTS ALLOWED), must have/wear SHIN PADS for all Soccer School activity and appropriate sports clothing like rain jackets, hats, jumpers etc (consider on the day weather conditions)
No Bikes or Scooters to be left inside the venue.
Food and Drink: All participants must have a healthy packed lunch, non fizzy/energy drink (NO PRIME, Red Bull, or Soft Drinks).
We are a Nut Free soccer school - NO NUTS

Parents/Guardians are advised to read the Code of Conduct for all sessions and understand that the Chelsea FC Soccer Schools are a mixed ability session, we plan groups on a 1:14 ratio (1 coach to 14 participants) and each group will be split by order of names/ages on the register on the day. All Parents/Guardians are advised to respect all Chelsea FC Staff and should you have any issues please speak to the Head Coach on the day - We do not accept any forms of verbal/physical abuse towards staff.

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

Celebrate football at Cobham, the world-class training ground where Chelsea’s Men’s, Women’s and Academy teams prepare for competition.

This week takes a fun, inclusive festival-style approach, designed to re-energise players mid-summer while continuing to build confidence, enjoyment and engagement with the game.

Players will take part in a mix of individual and team-based football activities, including skills, challenges and matches, with prizes to be won and trophies to be lifted throughout the week.

All delivered in a professional training environment at Cobham, combining development, participation and enjoyment through a football festival experience.

Dates: Monday 10th & Friday 14th August 2026
Open to: Boys & Girls
School years: 1-7
Times: 09:30 - 15:00
Registration 09:00 - 09:30 (no access before 8.45am)
Collection: 15:00 - 15:15 (please return no earlier than 14:45)
Full address: Cobham training Ground, 64 Stoke Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT
Surface: 3G Pitch (No metal studs)

Please arrive in sports clothing appropriate to the weather; shin pads; and trainers.
Please pack 3G boots, packed lunch, snacks (no nuts) and a non fizzy drink.

**Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate Parents/Carers remaining on site**

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

Player Development Centre - Summer Football Festival - Under 12 & Under 13 Only (Summer Provision)

Event Details
Date: Monday 10 August 2026
Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground
Age Groups: Under 12 & Under 13
School Years (2025/26): Year 7 & Year 8

Timings;
Arrival: 12.15pm
Kick-off: 12.30pm
Finish: 3.00pm

Parking;
- Parking is available onsite.
- Full parking details and the designated car park will be shared closer to the event.
- Important: Only one car per player due to limited parking spaces.


What Players Should Bring
- CFC-Issued PDP Kit (If Applicable)
- Shin Pads (Mandatory)
- Goalkeeper Gloves (If Applicable)
- Water Bottle
- Sun Cream / Hat
- Jacket (Depending on Weather)

Important Reminder
Players cannot participate without shin pads.

FOR 2025/2026 PPC SQUAD PLAYERS ONLY TO BOOK

Date: Monday 10th August 2026
Venue: Kedbull Leisure, Gravesend

U8/U9/U10 / School Year 3/4/5 (2026/2027 season)
12:55pm Registration
1:00pm - 2:30pm session

U11/U12 School Year 6/7 (2026/2027 season)
2:40pm Registration
2:45pm - 4:15pm session

U13/U14/U15 School Year 8/9/10 (2026/2027 season)
4:25pm Registration
4:30pm - 6:00pm session

Players need to wear shin-pads and appropriate footwear for a 3G Astro Surface as well as bringing a drink with them. Parents are able to observe the sessions.

If successful in progressing to the next stages your child may be invited to a Player Performance Centre Camp.

Please note there is a cost to future sessions.

If successful, future sessions will be on a Thursday evening.

Date: Monday 10th August 2026
Venue: Kedbull Leisure, Gravesend

U8/U9/U10 / School Year 3/4/5 (2026/2027 season)
12:55am Registration
1:00pm - 2:30pm session

U11/U12 School Year 6/7 (2026/2027 season)
2:40pm Registration
2:45pm - 4:15pm session

U13/U14/U15 School Year 8/9/10 (2026/2027 season)
4:25pm Registration
4:30pm - 6:00pm session

Players need to wear shin-pads and appropriate footwear for a 3G Astro Surface as well as bringing a drink with them. Parents are able to observe the sessions.

If successful in progressing to the next stages your child may be invited to a Player Performance Centre Camp.

Please note there is a cost to future sessions.

If successful, future sessions will be on a Thursday evening.

Player Development Centre - Summer Football Festival - Under 14 & Under 15 Only (Summer Provision)
Event Details
Date: Monday 10 August 2026
Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground
Age Groups: Under 14 & Under 15
School Years (2025/26): Year 9 & Year 10

Timings;
Arrival: 3.45pm
Kick-off: 4.00pm
Finish: 6.30pm

Parking;
- Parking is available onsite.
- Full parking details and the designated car park will be shared closer to the event.
- Important: Only one car per player due to limited parking spaces.


What Players Should Bring
- CFC-Issued PDP Kit (If Applicable)
- Shin Pads (Mandatory)
- Goalkeeper Gloves (If Applicable)
- Water Bottle
- Sun Cream / Hat
- Jacket (Depending on Weather)

Important Reminder
Players cannot participate without shin pads.

Player Development Centre - Summer Football Festival - Under 7 - Under 11 Girls Only (Summer Provision)

Event Details
Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground
Age Groups: Under 7 - Under 11
School Years (2025/26): Year 2 - Year 6

Timings;
Arrival: 8.45am
Kick-off: 9.00am
Finish: 11.30am

Parking;
- Parking is available onsite.
- Full parking details and the designated car park will be shared closer to the event.
- Important: Only one car per player due to limited parking spaces.


What Players Should Bring
- CFC-Issued PDP Kit (If Applicable)
- Shin Pads (Mandatory)
- Goalkeeper Gloves (If Applicable)
- Water Bottle
- Sun Cream / Hat
- Jacket (Depending on Weather)

Important Reminder
Players cannot participate without shin pads.