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June 2026
“Getting these new strips has lifted a huge weight off our shoulders… the kids will be over the moon.” Whitley Bay FC
Your First Kit is back for 2026/27
After an incredible response in its first year, we’re thrilled to announce that Wembley Stadium Foundation x TeamGrassroots “Your First Kit” scheme is returning — and applications are now open.
This year, we’re giving away thousands of Nike football kits to newly formed grassroots youth teams across England. At Wembley Stadium Foundation we are passionate about breaking down the biggest barriers to participation and supporting young people to feel they belong. We know that something as simple as a kit can make a real difference: it builds belonging, sparks excitement, and helps give young players something to be proud of.
Who can apply?
- Newly formed grassroots teams
- New 3v3 teams for the 2026/27 season
- Girls, boys, mixed and disability teams
- Teams entering a league for the first time
www.teamgrassroots.co.uk/wsf-scheme/
Priority will be given to teams facing the greatest barriers to participation, because every team deserves the chance to play.
Key details
- Applications close: midnight, Friday 26 June
- Kits delivered in time for the 2026/27 season
- Limited stock — applications don’t guarantee a kit. T&Cs apply.
Read more about last year’s impact here
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