Floodlit football pitch at Dubai Sports City at dusk with city skyline in the background

Dubai Sports City · 10–12 December 2026

A three-day football expo is coming to Dubai

Three days in front of UK school coaches, Directors of Sport and professional scouts, with private family appointments alongside the football. Ages 11–19. Places are capped by age group.

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What to expect

The three-day expo format

Football coaches leading a training session on the pitch with players and footballs

Thursday 10 December, 6–9pm: Arrival and technical


Shake off the nerves with coach-led technical sessions and small-sided games. Get comfortable on the ball and meet the staff.

Education Pathways

School Recruitment

Directors of Sport from UK boarding schools attend to identify talent, and US college recruitment specialists are on hand to talk through scholarship routes.

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Scholarship opportunities for a select few

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Our Partners

Malaga FC City Academy Logo
The World Schools Football Cup Logo
Logo of the British Boarding Schools Network with an approved agent badge for the years 2025-2026.
The Edge in Sport partner logo
The UK Boarding School Advisors

Elite Talent ID

This is not about participation medals. You are watched by professional scouts and by former professionals working on the pitch alongside you.

Education Pathways

Directors of Sport from UK boarding schools attend to identify talent, and US college recruitment specialists are on hand to talk through scholarship routes.

Professional Environment

From the pitches at Dubai Sports City to the physical performance testing, every detail mirrors a professional academy environment. You will be treated, and evaluated, like a pro.
Young footballers warming up on the pitch at an ESFA showcase event
Young football players celebrating with a trophy under stadium floodlights
Football Camp
Football Training Camp
Team of young footballers in blue kit posing for a group photo on the pitch

Places

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Each age group is capped so that every player gets real playing time and real scout attention. We are looking for quality, not quantity.

Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 December 2026, Dubai Sports City. Register now and we will confirm your place and the next steps by email.

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Excellence, Exposure and Opportunity

ELITE UK Football Schools

UK football schools deliver elite football coaching, competitive exposure, and quality education, helping ambitious players develop their game, mindset, and future pathways in professional, high-performance environments.

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Young footballers in white kit celebrating a goal together on the pitch
Boodles ISFA Cup Winners 2024 team photo with young football players and coaches celebrating on the pitch