Player Development Centre - Pre-Season Training - Under 8 & Under 9 Only (Summer Provision)

Event Details
Date: Monday 24 August 2026
Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground
Age Groups: Under 8 & Under 9
School Years (2025/26): Year 3 & Year 4

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.

Chelsea FC are taking over at Sevenoaks Prep (August 24th - 28th)

Participants will be able to experience what its like to train like a Chelsea FC player".

Each day will be fun filled, challenging and full of insight into what feels like to play for the blues

Year 1 to Year 8, boys and girls welcome

Players arrive form 8:45am for a 9:00am start

Players depart 3:00pm

All participants must bring the following

- Packed lunch, snacks and water

- Suitable clothing for the weather

- Suitable footwear

- Shin pads

- Any necessary medication (please communicate with us ahead of time)

Parents are welcome to come and watch from 2:20pm

Dates Monday 24th August - Friday 28th 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 (Friday) 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.

Finish the summer like a Chelsea FC Academy player at Cobham, the world-class training ground where Chelsea’s Men’s, Women’s and Academy teams prepare for competition.

This final week brings the summer programme to a close with a high-energy, team-focused football experience designed to celebrate everything players have developed across the previous weeks.

Players will take part in a mix of matches, challenges and team competitions across the week, with prizes to be won and trophies to be lifted as they compete, collaborate and showcase their progress.

All delivered at Cobham, bringing the summer to a memorable close in a professional training environment designed to inspire players to continue their football journey.

Dates: Monday 24th & Friday 28th August 2026 (individual day booking available)
Open to: Boys & Girls
School years: 1-7
Times: 09:30 - 15:00
Registration 09:00 - 09:15 (no access before 8.50am)
Collection: 14:50 - 15:00 (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 (refillable bottle).

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

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

Player Development Centre - Pre-Season Training - Under 10 & Under 11 Only (Summer Provision)

Event Details
Date: Monday 24 August 2026
Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground
Age Groups: Under 10 & Under 11
School Years (2025/26): Year 5 & Year 6

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.

Live the life of a Chelsea Football Club Superstar on our 1 day course for Girls only, at our World Class training facilities in Surrey.

Cobham is the exclusive home of Chelsea FC's Men, Women's and Academy squads, and we are opening our doors to a limited number of female players to train here during the summer.

Dates: Wednesday 26th August 2026
Open to: Girls
School years: 3-8
Times: 09:00 - 15:30
Registration 09:00 - 09:15 (no access before 9am)
Collection: 15:15 - 15:30 (please return no earlier than 15:00)
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 (no nuts) and a non fizzy drink.

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

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

PPC Pre-Season Fixtures vs TBD

Date: Wednesday 26th August 2026
Time: 09:00-11:00 (Arrival 08:45)
Location: Winchester City Football Club, SO23 7SU
Age Group: (U7,U9,U11) - Age Groups for the 2026-27 season
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to snack/drink (No Nuts)

Summer PDP Festival (Under 6/7)

Date: Wednesday 26th August
Venue: Steyning Town FC, BN44 3RQ
Registration: 9.15am
Session Timings: 9.30 - 11.45am

All players to wear their 2025/26 season training kit (*if have one). Football boots/astro turf trainers and shinpads required.

Parents welcome to stay and watch.

For any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com