Unleash your child's football potential.

Activate your child's inner football star and celebrate their skills at Fun Flair Festivals - a joyful exploration of talent.

Why attend a Fun Flair Festival?

Revolutionising Talent Discovery

We believe that football should be about skill, not just connections. That's why we're breaking down barriers and smashing unfair biases. We've designed Fun Flair Festivals to identify exceptional talent, no matter where you come from or who you know.

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Show your playing level

Our coaches will assess the skills and talents of all attendees through a series of games, drills, and skill tests. By analysing the players in attendance, we'll evaluate the performance of all participants and select the top performers.

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Embark on an epic adventure and see if your U6 superstar is a perfect match for Chelsea Academy!

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What do you get with Fun Flair Festivals?

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Get assessed by a professional coach who knows how to spot a star

When you attend an event our coaches will test your ability to the limits through a number of different opposed games. Our coaches are trained to ensure the intensity remains high so you can demonstrate your highest ability.

Small sided games to demonstrate your skill

Coaches available to feedback on your development

Get seen by professional scouts

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The Ultimate Prize

The top performers get a ticket to the U6 Fun Flair Festival Final held at a prestigious football training facility.

Exposure to top U6 talent in Chelsea's academy

Potential to impress key decision makers for Chelsea's U9 team

Chance for your child to establish themselves early in their career

Who can join?

Year 1 male footballers!*

*(Girls Only event will be coming in 2024)

Join us if your child matches the criteria:

Boys aged 5-6 currently in Year 1

Are within a 60 minute drive of Chelsea's training ground in Cobham

We're looking for elite players

We are in search of elite players who are ready to take their football journey to the next level. While all abilities are welcome, we highly recommend that your child possesses a strong skill level to give them the best chance of success.

Don’t be discouraged, you never know if your child has the ability to succeed or not. Take the test and let their ability do the talking.

How does it work?

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Signup

Submit the application on this website to register your desire to attend. You must choose the location you wish to attend.

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Invitation provided

Your application will be reviewed by our head office staff and you will be invited based on available space.

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Attend Fun Flair Festival

Your will attend a Fun Flair Festival. Your child's footballing ability will be assessed by the coaches.

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Invited to the final

All players who meet the level we are looking for will be invited to the final at Chelsea Football Academy for scouting.

Upcoming Events

Our 2023/24 Fun Flair Festivals have now come to an end.

Keep an eye out on this website for when we launch our next round of Fun Flair Festivals.

Frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to join the event?

To join the event your child must currently be in year 1 at school and be under 6.

What safety procedures are in place and are your coaches DBS checked?

All of our coaches are fully DBS checked and at least one member of staff on site will be first aid trained.

Can anyone sign up and attend the event?

Yes. Anyone can attend. However, we are looking for an elite level of player and those that are of the highest ability will get the most out of this event.