SCI FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTS 2026

7th SCI BLACKPOOL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2026

Friday 8th - Monday 11th MAY 2026 (Mid-May Weekend)

Choice of 4 Grades of Caravans at Haven,
1 IN EVERY 25 PEOPLE GOES FREE AT BLACKPOOL!

AGE GROUPS - U7S TO U12S

Featuring 5/7/9-a-Side Football Options for 2026

HAVEN, CALA GRAN - A TOP HOLIDAY RESORT

SCI Youth Football Festivals is delighted to present the 7th SCI Blackpool Mitre Ultimatch Trophy, taking place over the Mid-May Weekend 2026 at the fantastic Haven, Cala Gran Holiday Park just north of Blackpool in Fleetwood. The Festival has been on a long break since 2010, but is now back with a bang, and we cannot wait to get started in 2026.

Join us for an unforgettable youth football tournament in one of the UK's most popular seaside resorts - BLACKPOOL — Take a Trip along the Golden Mile, or explore the 7 miles of Glorious Sandy Beaches that Blackpool has to offer. There is the Sandcastle Waterpark complex, the world-famous Blackpool Trams, 3 Piers, Numerous Shops, Bars, Restaurants, & Amusements too! In addition to all this, you can check out Blackpool Tower, the Sealife centre, Madame Tussuads & of course the Famous Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which is home to one of the Largest Roller Coasters in the UK & many other White knuckle rides.

Places are expected to sell quickly - so don’t miss your chance for 2026 - we can’t wait to welcome your team!

BOOK NOW and secure your place today

FIRST CLASS FOOTBALL PITCHES -

All matches for the SCI Blackpool Mitre Ultimatch Trophy take place on professionally prepared grass pitches at a local ground, just a few miles from Haven Cala Gran Holiday Park..

This well-kept venue, so you can expect top-quality playing surfaces throughout the weekend. Up to 9 pitches will be in use for the festival, creating an excellent atmosphere for players, coaches and spectators alike.

Our experienced team of tournament directors and officials — with over 20 years of SCI Football Festivals experience — will be on site to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Facilities include: changing rooms, toilets, catering, first aid, and plenty of car parking. Plus, with the seaside attractions of Blackpool just a short drive away, your team and families can easily enjoy everything this popular coastal resort has to offer before or after the matches.

FREE Bookings Available at Blackpool in 2026:

1 x Free Place for Every 25 persons booked

Group Leader Goes Free on ALL bookings before October 31st 2025.

Download our one page flyer

John Harton @ SCI Presentations

Emile Heskey @ SCI Presentations

HAVEN, CALA GRAN HOLIDAY PARK

Accommodation for Everyone

HAVEN, Cala Gran Holiday Park is a fabulous family holiday park, which we are delighted to welcome into the SCI Football Festivals portfolio for 2026 — the perfect base for your team’s football weekend. Choose from a range of high-quality caravans (Gold or Silver), or for those looking for more pocket-friendly caravans, check out the Bronze & Saver caravan options. Prices start from just £109 per person for the weekend.

Fun and Games for All Ages

Right from check-in, kids will love The Indoor Heated Pool with Tumble Slide, Climing Wall & Vertical Challenge, Outdoor Splashzone Adventure Golf, Sports Courts, Kart Hire, Footgolf, Junior Segways, Archery, Bungee Trampoline, Pottery, Ranger Activities, Nerf Training Zone, and a lively amusement arcade — while parents can unwind with coffee or a drink from the Mash & Barrel Bar & Restaurant, which also serves meals throughout the day on resort.

Indoor & Outdoor Swimming

All guests enjoy free use of the heated indoor swimming pool, plus if open, the outdoor Splashzone.

Evening Entertainment

When the sun goes down, head to The Live Lounge Entertainment Venue for live bands, cabarets and shows every night of your stay. The Live Lounge Bar also features acts throughout the weekend.

Food & Drink

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it’s time to eat:

Mash & Barrel Bar & Restaurant — serving a variety of meals, morning, noon and night with Free Wifi too!
Papa John's — Take-Away Pizzas to collect or delivered to your accommodation
Cook's Fish & Chip Bar — all your chip shop favourites
Mini Market — All your everyday essentials on resort

Cala Gran Indoor Pool & Slide

Haven - Silver Caravan

Haven - Bronze Caravan

Caravans & Grades

Haven, Cala Gran Holiday Park offers a superb choice of Saver, Bronze, Silver, or Gold caravans all finished to a high standard for a comfortable stay.

For those who want to make their weekend extra special, treat your team or family to one of the fabulous Gold Caravans — spacious, modern, and a real home away from home.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Accommodation — From £109 per Person

Saver Caravans - A perfect caravan for a family of 4 looking for all the basic requirements for the weekend. The caravan is at least 10ft wide, heater/gas fire in the lounge, 32" tv in the lounge, microwave, fridge, shower room and wc, beds made up on arrival. NO PETS ALLOWED

Bronze Caravans - 2 or 3-bedroom caravans sleeping from 4 to 6 persons. 12ft wide, central heating and double glazing guaranteed, 32" TV in the lounge, fridge, microwave, shower room and wc, beds made up on arrival. NO PETS ALLOWED

Silver Caravans - The Silver caravans are 12ft wide, have top quality furnishings, central heating and double glazing guaranteed, patio doors if decking is available, 40"tv and dvd player, 22" TV in master bedroom, fridge freezer and microwave, hairdryer,, shower room and wc, beds made up on arrival - a very popular choice. Some even come with their own balcony. - NO PETS ALLOWED

Gold Caravans - 14ft wide, wrap around decking with furniture, allocated parking, central heating & double glazing guaranteed, bed linen and towels included, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, 40" tv and dvd player, 22" TV in master bedroom, hairdryer, shower room and wc, beds made up on arrival. - NO PETS ALLOWED

Entertainment Passes and access to the SCI Celebrity Presentation are included.

Celebrity Presentation

The 2026 SCI Blackpool Mitre Ultimatch Trophy will feature a top football personality on hand to present trophies and medals to all teams.

In 2025, we were thrilled to welcome stars such as Matt Ritchie, Martin O’Neill, Emile Heskey, Matt Le Tissier, Paul Robinson, Marc Albrighton, Alan Smith, Laura Bassett , and more to our SCI Celebrity Presentations.

Every team receives medals for taking part, with special trophies awarded to the winners, runners-up and Fair Play winners in each age group.

This exciting Celebrity presentation takes place after the football has finished for your age group on Sunday 10th May and it all happens in the Live Lounge entertainment venue at Haven, Cala Gran Holiday Park with a great atmosphere, lights, music, celebrity guest, medals and trophies and will be all wrapped up by 6 pm for those teams wishing to head home on Sunday night!

Emile Heskey @ SCI 2024

Kevin Phillips @ SCI

Mid-May Weekend

Friday 8th – Monday 11th May 2026
7th SCI Blackpool Mitre Ultimatch Trophy
Matches played on Sat 9th & Sun 10th May 2026

Age Groups & Team Entry Fees

Under 7 + 8: 5-a-side - £150 per team - max of 10 players
Under 9 + 10: 7-a-side - £155 per team - max of 12 players
Under 11 + 12: 9-a-side - £165 per team - max of 16 players

2026 PRICES

Haven Cala Gran Holiday Park Grades & Prices - 8th - 11th May 2026

Saver Caravan 4 sharing	£129pp
Saver Caravan 5 sharing	£119pp
Saver Caravan 6 sharing	£109pp
Bronze Caravan 4 sharing	£137pp
Bronze Caravan 5 sharing	£127pp
Bronze Caravan 6 sharing	£117pp
Silver Caravan 4 sharing	£147pp
Silver Caravan 5 sharing	£137pp
Silver Caravan6 sharing	£127pp
Gold Caravan 4 sharing	£165pp
Gold Caravan 5 sharing	£155pp
Gold Caravan 6 sharing	£145pp

*Prices are based on a minimum of 4 paying persons sharing. All accommodation units are to have at least 1 adult in them and there is to be a minimum ratio of 1 adult to every 3 children in all groups.

All Caravans are based on a minimum of 4 fully paying persons, so if only 2 or 3 persons occupy a caravan, you will have to pay for 4 persons. There are larger caravans that sleep 5 or 6 people, so 2 groups within your team may decide to share.

For further information on accommodation, contact SCI on 01305 76855

Important Information:

All teams must book their accommodation through SCI Football Festivals to participate in the 2026 SCI Football Festivals.
Entertainment passes and SCI wristbands are included in the accommodation price.
Dogs are not allowed in the accommodation or at the football grounds during the weekend.

SCI Football Festivals 2026