SCI Football Festivals 2026

SCI SKEGNESS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTS 2026

12th SCI Skegness Mitre Ultimatch Cup

Friday 1st - Monday 4th May 2026
MAY-DAY - BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

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Join SCI for the 12th SCI Skegness Mitre Ultimatch Cup on the May-Day Weekend (1st - 4th May) for a fun packed weekend of football at Mablethorpe JFC & Alford Town F.C, with accommodation for all the family at a choice of holiday parks - Golden Palm Resort (3 holiday parks) PLUS NEW FOR 2026 - Haven, Skegness Holiday Park.


 

Our Skegness tournament on May-Day weekend - 1st - 4th May 2026 is for teams in the under 7s to 14s age groups, with pitches at Mablethorpe Junior Football Club plus Alford Town FC for the weekend. (Please note only Under 7s to Under 12s teams may stay stay at Haven).

Our festivals at Skegness in 2025 were well received by many teams with many expressing an interest in returning - so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment!

Group Leader Goes Free - On all bookings made before 31st October 2025.

skegness golden palm resort

Golden Palm Resort
Both Festivals

All Caravans have Bedroom Heating

The Golden Palm Resort is a very Friendly Family Run Holiday Park that goes just that little bit further to give you that extra touch to your weekend. Golden Palm Resort is about 9 miles from Mablethorpe JFC & Alford Town F.C and offers a range of caravans to suit everyone's tastes and budgets for the weekend. A warm welcome awaits you at the Golden Palm Resort, the East Coast's number 1 choice for the complete self catering family holiday. Everything here at this 4 star graded complex is tailored to make your weekend both enjoyable and memorable.

Accommodation at the Golden Palm Resort is a fleet of caravans which are available in 4, 5, 6 & 8 berths. All caravans are equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, heating in the lounge area, colour TV, either 2 or 3 bedrooms, and a bathroom. There is a choice of 3 grades of caravans for the weekend - Bronze Heated (Blow Heaters), Silver & Gold so there is a choice of accommodation for everyone.

This holiday park offers a Superb Heated Indoor Fun Pool with hair raising water slides for all the family and a dedicated children's activity area with water fountains and splash pool for the little ones. Trained Life Guards are on duty to ensure your safety at all times. The resort is also home to one of the East Coast's Premier Entertainment Venues - Club Tropicana. There is always something special going on at the spectacular Club Tropicana, You'll love it! Dancing to live bands, listening to great singers and laughing with very funny comedians. With high tech lighting and a superb sound system which is the envy of the East Coast, the entertainment is presented in a manner only equalled by stage shows in the West End. The seating is tiered to give a great view of the stage wherever you sit in this 2,000 seater venue. So you will never miss any of the amazing entertainment on offer.

Why not check out the Water Themed Crazy Golf, or Children's Adventure Park or drop in & enjoy a drink or meal in the newly refurbished Maid Marian Pub. Then there is the Golden Palm Amusement arcade with the very latest in video technology. In terms of feeding the team - there are meals available in the Maid Marian Pub, & numerous take-aways including Chinese, Fish & Chips and Pizza, plus there is a shop on site for all your conveniences.

Further more the park is just a very short walk to the glorious beaches that lead down to the close by town of Ingoldmells, where you can find the All Action Fantasy Island Theme Park with the very latest Roller Coasters & Rides.


John Hartson @ Skegness 2024
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Golden Anchor Holiday Park

All caravans have Bedroom Heating

We have Bronze & Gold caravans for the weekend at Golden Anchor Holiday Park which is a 8 minutes walk from the Golden Palm Resort - All Bronze & Gold caravans at Golden Anchor Holiday Park share the facilities at Golden Palm Resort for the weekend. Bedroom Heating is in the form on Blow Heating in Bronze, central heating in Gold. Just outside of Golden Anchor Holiday Park there are numerous bars, restaurants, shops, take-aways, amusements and more besides.

The Chase Holiday Park

All caravans have Bedroom Heating

The Chase Holiday Park is situated in Ingoldmells near the Fantasy Island Theme Park - this park has an on-site convenience store, plus a restaurant & bar venue . - all other amenities are a short 5 minute drive away at the Golden Palm Resort.

The Chase Holiday Park is ideal for teams on a budget & offers excellent value for money!
TEAMS STAYING AT THE CHASE HOLIDAY PARK NEED TO MAKE THERE WAY TO GOLDEN PALM RESORT FOR THE PRESENTATION ON SUNDAY EVENING.

Haven, Skegness Holiday Park

SCI Is delighted to announce the addition of the fantastic Haven, Skegness Holiday Park to our portfolio for SCI Football Festivals 2026.

Following a multi-million pound transformation this year, Skegness Holiday Park is now packed with incredible new facilities to enjoy. Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art entertainment complex, a fantastic new restaurant, a host of new family-favourite takeaway options, all-action activities and a beautiful central piazza located at the heart of these new facilities.

Skegness Holiday Park is also the only major holiday park within walking distance of Skegness town, one of the UK’s most famous places for a holiday by the sea. Conveniently located close to the centre of the action, Skegness Holiday Park occupies a quiet location to the south of the town’s pleasure beach, giving you the best of both worlds. 

There is many places to eat and drink on this Holiday Park including The Richmond Arms a restaurant serving meals throughout the day, then there is Cook's Fish & Chip Shop, Papa John's Pizza, Burger King, Box Bar for drinks outside plus Seaside Treats with Ice Cream and Waffles.

Outdoor Piazza & Stage - The outdoor piazza and stage is the hub of the park and great for entertainment.
Indoor Swimming Pool - Enjoy the heated indoor swimming pool
Premium Entertainment Venue - Head to the state of the art Marina Bar & Stage entertainment venue featuring a stage and multiple screens.
Kart Hire - Pedal Power and check out the park.
Bungee Trampoline - Bounce away on these fun trampolines with Bungee Cords.
Amusement Arcade - A new arcade full of family favourites and latest games
Supermarket - Available for all the essentials whilst on tour
NERF Training Camp - Exclusive to Haven - Combine the excitement and play of paintball together with the speed and agility of basketball.
 
This all action holiday park is a great place to stay for the festival. 
TEAMS STAYING AT HAVEN, SKEGNESS NEED TO MAKE THERE WAY TO GOLDEN PALM RESORT FOR THE PRESENTATION ON SUNDAY EVENING.

Haven Skegness - Showbar

Haven Skegness - Swimming Pool

Haven Skegness

CELEBRITY PRESENTATION NIGHT

Sunday evening at The Golden Palm Resort is the glittering SCI Celebrity Gala Presentation where a famous footballing personality will be present to award every single player a medal for the weekend. Past guests at the SCI Presentation Nights over the years have included charismatic BBC Sport Pundit Dion Dublin – Who will you meet at Skegness in 2026?

In 2025 we welcomed Leicester City Premier League Winner Marc Albrighton to our May Day Presentation and on Mid May Weekend we had former Liverpool & England Striker Emile Heskey on hand for the awards.

In 2024 on May-Day Weekend we welcomed Leicester City's Premier League Title Winning Captain Wes Morgan to the SCI Celebrity Presentation and on Mid May Weekend we welcomed former Arsenal, Celtic and Wales Star John Hartson to Skegness to present the awards. Previous guests include Lee Hendrie, Chris Waddle, Steve Claridge, Alan Smith and more - The SCI Celebrity Presentation is where every single player receives a medal for taking part in the festival - remember everyone is a winner with SCI Youth Football Festivals. The presentation evening will take place in the superb 2000 seater Club Tropicana Venue which is equipped with the very latest Sound & Lighting - this is one presentation you do not want to miss!!

football celebrity with a kid
emile with a child and trophy

May-Day Weekend

Friday 1st – Monday 4th May 2026
12th SCI Skegness Mitre Ultimatch Cup

Matches played on Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd May 2026

Age Groups:
Under 7/8 – 5-a-side
Under 9/10 – 7-a-side
Under 11/12 - 9-a-side
Under 13/14 - 11-a-side

silver accomodation
gold accomodation

Prices - 2026 - May-Day Weekend 1st - 4th May 2026

GOLDEN PALM RESORT

Bronze Heated Caravans 4, 5, 6 sharing£152pp
Silver Caravans 4 or 5 sharing£162pp
Silver Caravans 6 or 7 sharing£152pp
Silver Caravans 8 sharing£142pp
Gold Caravans 4 or 5 sharing£174pp
Gold Caravans 6 or 7 sharing£164pp
Gold Caravans 8 sharing£154pp
Platinum Caravan 4 sharing£184pp
GOLDEN ANCHOR HOLIDAY PARK
Golden Anchor Holiday Park - Bronze Heated Caravans 4 or 5 sharing£132pp
Golden Anchor Holiday Park - Gold Caravans 4 or 5 sharing£152pp
Golden Anchor Holiday Park - Gold Caravans 6 sharing£142pp
THE CHASE HOLIDAY PARK
The Chase Holiday Park - Silver Caravans 4, 5 or 6 sharing£129pp
The Chase Holiday Park - Bronze Heated Caravans 4, 5 or 6 sharing£119pp
HAVEN - SKEGNESS HOLIDAY PARK - Under 7s to Under 12s Teams Only
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Saver Caravans 4 sharing£155pp
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Bronze Caravans 4 sharing£165pp
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Bronze Caravans 5 sharing£155pp
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Bronze Caravans 6 sharing£145pp
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Silver Caravans 4 sharing£175pp
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Silver Caravans 5 sharing£165pp
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Silver Caravans 6 sharing£155pp
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Gold Caravans 4 sharing£189pp
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Gold Caravans 5 sharing£179pp
Haven - Skegness Holiday Park - Gold Caravans 6 sharing£169pp

*All prices are based on 4 paying persons sharing.

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, 6, 7 or 8 persons so 2 groups within your team may decide to share.

For further information on accommodation contact SCI on 01305 768555

*All prices are based on 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, 6, 7 or 8 persons so 2 groups within your team may decide to share.

For further information on accommodation contact SCI on 01305 768555

ALL TEAMS MUST BOOK THERE ACCOMMODATION THROUGH SCI FOOTBALL FESTIVALS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 SCI FOOTBALL FESTIVALS. Entertainment passes & SCI Wristbands are included in the accommodation prices. Dogs are NOT allowed for the weekend in the Accommodation or at the Football grounds.

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