McDonald's Fun Football – Free Weekly Football Sessions for Kids 5–11

Overview

McDonald's Fun Football is the UK's biggest free kids-football programme: free one-hour coached sessions for children aged 5–11 of all abilities, running at 400+ centres across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The current autumn block runs on selected dates until 25 October 2026.

How to Claim

1. Click the link on this page to open the Fun Football site
2. Search for a centre near you
3. Register your child for a session (free)
4. Turn up and play

Requirements

• Child aged 5–11
• Registered by a parent or legal guardian, at least 24 hours before the session

Important Terms

• Sessions are free; places are limited and popular centres fill up — a waitlist option notifies you if a spot opens
• Miss the 24-hour registration deadline and you'll need to book the following week
• Sessions run in seasonal blocks (the autumn 2026 block ends 25 October) — new blocks are released through the year

Tips

• If your local centre shows nothing, check back as new blocks release
• Pan-disability, deaf and visually impaired sessions are available in some areas