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The Unity Christmas Cup is a festive 7 a side football tournament for adults on Sunday 13 December 2026, played under the floodlights on the full size Waterside 3G at the University of Northampton.The pitch is split in two, so games run side by side and every team plays at least two games. There's a referee on every game, and balls and bibs are provided. Just bring your squad and your Christmas spirit.
When
Sunday 13 December 2026. Arrive from 15:45, first kick off 16:05, final whistle 17:55, awards at 18:00.
Where
Waterside 3G, University of Northampton, University Drive, Northampton NN1 5PH.
Who can play
Adults 18 and over, all abilities. Men's, women's and mixed squads are all welcome, and so are work teams looking for a Christmas social. Squads are 7 to 10 players. No squad? Message us and we'll try to place you.
Price
£50 a team if you enter by 30 November, then £60 a team. With a squad of 7 to 10, that works out at about £5 to £9 a player.
Five awards on the day
Christmas Cup winners, top scorer, player of the tournament (picked by the referees), fair play award, and best Christmas kit, so jumpers, hats and tinsel are very much encouraged. Everything is presented off the pitch straight after the final.
After the final whistle
The Waterside bar is on site for food and drinks after the presentation, with bar vouchers available. A film crew will be capturing the day.
How to enter
The captain enters once for the whole squad at unitysportsleagues.com/enter. It takes about two minutes. We email an invoice straight away and hold your place for five days while you pay. Only 8 places are available, and entries close on Wednesday 9 December, or sooner once 8 teams have paid.
Carry on into the league
The Unity Sunday League starts on 31 January 2027: 7 a side every Sunday at 16:00 on the same floodlit pitch, with 45 minute games and a referee every week. Teams that sign up by 31 December pay the early bird rate of £30 a week for the first block.
Organised by Unity Sports Leagues in partnership with the University of Northampton. Questions: [email protected] or Instagram @unitysportsleagues.
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Event venue
University of Northampton, Waterside Campus,Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
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