Manchester City Soccer Camps & Football Camps UK 2026
Why Choose the 2026 Manchester City Soccer Camps & Football Camps in Manchester?
Official Manchester City Club Programs: Train with Manchester City Football School coaches at the state-of-the-art City Football Academy, home to Manchester City FC.
Ages & Gender: Designed for boys and girls (9–17).
World-Class Manchester City FC Facilities: Experience professional training grounds next to the Etihad Stadium, with modern pitches, gyms, and classrooms.
Boarding Options: Safe residential accommodations available for overnight stay only.
International Experience: Join players from more than 50 countries for a global football exchange.
Language & Education Options: Combine world-class soccer training with optional English language classes for international students learning English as a second language.
- NEW for 2026: “Next Gen: The Business of Football”: For boys and girls 14 – 17, focused on exploring the business side of sport through Marketing & Business. Immersive learning sessions and workshops with industry experts, combined with a light football “experience” (playing at CFA facilities) to complement the business learning
Safety & Supervision: 24/7 staff supervision, medical support, and secure facilities.
Manchester Excursions (2-Week Language Stay): Explore Manchester’s attractions and enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit to the Manchester City Etihad Stadium (stadium visit available for 1-week campers as well).
Airport Transfers: Organized pick-up and drop-off services option for international travelers from Manchester Airport.
Camp Dates & Prices: Flexible summer sessions with transparent pricing for the 2026 season.
The 2026 Official Manchester City Soccer Camps in Manchester, England, offer young players ages 9–17 the chance to train like professionals at Manchester City’s world-class City Football Academy.
Three main soccer programs are available:
Soccer Performance Program (ages 14–17, boys and girls)
Soccer Development Program (ages 9–13, boys and girls)
Soccer and Language Program (ages 9–17, boys and girls)
Each program provides intensive soccer training designed to develop technical, tactical, and personal growth, all within Manchester City’s professional training environment.
Delivered by Manchester City Football Schools coaches, this official camp gives players an authentic experience of the Club’s renowned playing philosophy—beautiful, fast, and intelligent football. Participants will learn how Manchester City players train to improve skills, teamwork, and confidence every week.
New for 2026: Man City Next Gen: The Business of Football, created by the Manchester City Sports Business School, for boys and girls aged 14–17. This “almost” non-soccer educational option combines world-class learning, global friendships, and unique access to one of the world’s most innovative football clubs.
TRAIN AND PLAY LIKE A MANCHESTER CITY PLAYER!
A Manchester City Summer Residential Programme is more than a summer camp.
It’s an experience that shapes futures. From training on elite pitches to living among peers from around the world, every moment builds confidence, connection, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be part of Manchester City.
Led by expert coaches and supported by dedicated staff, students return home with new skills, lifelong friendships, and memories of a summer spent playing beautiful football in Manchester City, the home of champions.
Message from the Manager:
“We look forward to welcoming young players from all over the world to the City Football Academy to experience how City players train and play.”
Pep Guardiola
Manager, Manchester City
Manchester City Football Performance
(14 – 17 years old, boys and girls)- For players ready to take the next step. Intensive training focused on performance, analysis, and mindset, preparing young athletes to think and play like professionals.
- Boys sessions and Girls sessions are available for campers from 14 to 17 years old.
- Please see the Dates Section for Performance Program session availability.
Manchester City Football Development
(9 – 13 years old, boys and girls)- A dynamic, high-energy course that builds core football skills, confidence, and game understanding in a fun, inclusive environment.
- Jr. Boys sessions and Jr. Girls sessions are available for campers from 9 – 13 years old.
- Please see the Dates Section for Development Program session availability.
Manchester City Football and English Language
(9 – 17 years old boys and girls)- A unique opportunity to combine football with English language learning. Taught by qualified teachers, lessons bring communication and teamwork to life through the language of sport.
- Boys and girls sessions from 9 – 17 years old
- Please see the Dates Section for Soccer and English Language Program session availability.
Etihad Campus and the City Football Academy:
The Manchester City Football Programs takes place in the heart of the Etihad Campus at the world-class City Football Academy training facility which is shared by Manchester City’s First Team, Women’s Team, and Academy teams.
The 80-acre facility has been designed to help young players achieve their goals in a truly inspirational location. The players will train on the Academy pitches and the full-size indoor pitch at the City Football Academy.
Learn and train at the home of Manchester City:
Manchester City players, in their pursuit of both individual excellence and team success, strive to play exciting and beautiful football. Manchester City Club’s philosophy enables players to be creative and expressive in all environments.
Players will not only get an exclusive insight into how Manchester City players train, but will also learn and develop key interpersonal skills whilst playing alongside players from all over the world.
Parents are invited to the Etihad Campus! Parents are welcome to attend the Closing Ceremony at Etihad Stadium at the end of camp!
- 2026 Manchester City Camp Dates
- Boys: 14 – 17 years old
- Girls: 14 – 17 years old
- Junior Development Boys: 9 – 13 years old
- Junior Development Girls: 9 – 13 years old
- IMPORTANT: Players must be the relevant session age for the duration of the Program
- Check-in is on Sunday afternoons between 12:00noon (12:00pm) and 16:00 (4:00pm) at University Campus. Check-out is on Friday afternoons after the closing ceremony ending around 16:00 (4:00pm) at Etihad Stadium
- All Soccer Only Sessions are One Week Program, it is possible to stay 2 weeks but the second week training session will be similar repeat to the first one (you will need to add a weekend stay fee)
- Closing ceremony at Etihad Stadium hospitality suites (Manchester City Stadium) in Manchester on Friday. Parents are welcome!
Availability
Session Open
Some Capacity
Full or Closed
No Session
Camp Starts on Sunday – Camp Ends on Friday
One Week Overnight Soccer Only Camps:
Boys (14 - 17)
28 June –
3 July
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
2 August –
7 August
Girls (14 - 17)
No Session
No Session
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
No Session
No Session
Junior Boys (9 - 13)
28 June –
3 July
5 July –
10 July
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
26 July –
31 July
2 August –
7 August
Junior Girls (9 - 13)
No Session
No Session
12 July –
17 July
19 July –
24 July
No Session
No Session
Two Week Overnight Soccer and English Language Camps (12 nights minimum):
Boys and Junior Boys (9 – 17)
28 June –
10 July
12 July –
24 July
26 July –
7 August
Girls and Junior Girls (9 – 17)
No Session
12 July –
24 July
No Session
One Week Junior Boys (9 - 13) and Boys (14 - 17) Overnight Soccer and English Language Camps (5 nights):
Boys (14 - 17)
No Session
5 July –
10 July
No Session
19 July –
24 July
Junior Boys (9 - 13)
28 June –
3 July
No Session
12 July –
17 July
No Session
Man City Next Gen "The Business of Football" Boys and Girls (14 - 17) (12 nights):
Boys / Girls (14 - 17)
12 July –
24 July
26 July –
7 August
- 2026 Manchester City Camp Prices
Soccer Only Overnight Camps
6 days / 5 nights / Sunday – Friday $ 2,995 - 3,095 Development - Performance
- Soccer Only Overnight Camp
- Overnight Performance sessions for Boys and Girls from 14 – 17 years old
- Overnight Development sessions for Junior Boys and Junior Girls from 9 – 13 years old
- 5-night Overnight soccer program
- 30 hours of coaching & workshops with City Football coaches
- Personal evaluation and individual development plan (ages 14 to 17 only)
- Closing Certificate ceremony at the Etihad Stadium hospitality suites
- Etihad Stadium Tour
- City Football Schools training kit
- Private en-suite single bedrooms with Wi-Fi in residential university accommodation
- Full-board meals
- Private daily coach transfers to/from the City Football Academy Training Site
- Private en-suite single bedrooms with Wi-Fi in residential university accommodation
- Evening activities
- Laundry service for training kit only
Soccer + Language Overnight Camps
13 days / 12 nights / Sunday – Friday $ 5,995
- Overnight Camp with Soccer and English Classes
- Overnight sessions for Boys and Girls from 14 – 17 years old
- Overnight sessions for Junior Boys and Junior Girls from 9 – 13 years old
- 2 weeks Language program for Boys or Girls from 14 to 17 years old
- 2 weeks Language program for Junior Boys and Girls from 9 to 13 years old
- 30 hours of soccer training for 2 weeks Language program
- 30 hours of English language activities for 2 weeks Language program
- Pre-arrival online learning tools
- Private en-suite single bedrooms with Wi-Fi in residential university accommodation
- Private daily coach transfer to and from the City Football Academy Training Site
- Full-board meals
- Evening activities
- 1 full-day excursion to a theme park for 2 weeks program
- Etihad Stadium Tour
- Trip to the National Football Museum
- Closing Certificate ceremony at the Etihad Stadium hospitality suites
- Certificate and report
- City Football Schools training kit
- Laundry service for training kit only
- Access to exclusive Manchester City materials
Soccer + Language Overnight Camps for Boys
6 days / 5 nights / Sunday – Friday $ 2,995
- Overnight Camp with Soccer and English Classes
- One Week Maximum Stay
- Only available for Boys from 9 – 17 years old
- 1 week Language program for Boys from 9 to 17 years old
- 15 hours of soccer training
- 15 hours of English language activities
- Private en-suite single bedrooms with Wi-Fi in residential university accommodation
- Private daily coach transfer to and from the City Football Academy Training Site
- Full-board meals
- Evening activities
- Etihad Stadium Tour
- Closing Certificate ceremony at the Etihad Stadium hospitality suites
- Certificate and report
- City Football Schools training kit
- Laundry service for training kit only
- Access to exclusive Manchester City materials
Next Gen:
The Business of Football
13 days / 12 nights / Sunday – Friday $ 6,695
- Overnight Camp with Business of Football Classes
- Only available for Boys / Girls from 14 – 17 years old
- 50 hours of Interactive Workshops
- Leading Industry Experts
- Behind-the-Scenes Access
- Digital Learning System
- Private en-suite single bedrooms with Wi-Fi in residential university accommodation
- Full-board meals
- Evening activities
- Etihad Stadium or City Football Academy Tour
- 1 Manchester City Clothing Item
- Closing Certificate ceremony at the Etihad Stadium hospitality suites
- Certificate of Completion
Add-Ons
Round Trip Airport Transfer
from Manchester (MAN) Airport to Camp $ 320 (One Way $ 160)
- ONLY DURING THE FOLLOWING TIME FRAMES:
- IMPORTANT: The camp does not offer UM (Unaccompanied Minor) Service Airport transfers. UM is a paying service with the airlines usually for participants under 14 - 16 (please check with your airline first). Participants will be welcome only in the public arrival area with a staff member
- Flight Arrivals on Sunday and/or departures on Friday are between 8:00am – 18:00 (6:00pm). Sunday Arrivals are Recommended before 14:00 (2:00pm) which is before the camp welcome for the start of camp (around 4pm).
- Friday Departures are between 19:30 (7:30pm) – 22:00 (10:00pm) which is after the closing ceremony at the end of camp (around 4pm).
- Please note that arrival transfers and departure transfers will each have a maximum of 2 hours of waiting time at the airport for their transfers
- Campers who have purchased Friday Extra Night Stays will have a departure transfer on Saturday morning between 8:00am - 12:00 noon
Friday Extra Night Stay
$ 175
- Friday Extra Night Stay includes overnight stay on Friday as well as Saturday morning breakfast
- For self departures, pick up MUST be on Saturday morning ONLY
- If you choose this option and book an airport transfer, the departure flight time MUST be on Saturday morning ONLY between 8:00am - 12:00 noon
Weekend Stay
Available for soccer Only 2 weeks stay(second week of training will be similar repeat to first one!)
$ 475
- Friday and Saturday Extra Night Stay includes overnight stays, meals and Activities
- For departures, pick up MUST be on Sunday morning ONLY
- If you choose this option and book an airport transfer, the departure flight time MUST be on Sunday morning ONLY between 8:00am - 12:00 noon
All prices are per person and in US dollars. Prices & availability are subject to change without written notification and are not confirmed until full payment has been made.