2027 Manchester City Soccer Camps UK: Airport Transfers & FAQ

All four 2027 programs (CORE, ENGLISH, PRO and PRO MAX) are open to boys and girls ages 9–17, grouped by age and ability. Players must be within the age range for the whole program.

• Man City CORE: 15 hours of soccer training + 15 hours of football theory workshops per week
• Man City ENGLISH: 15 hours of soccer training + 15 hours of English lessons per week
• Man City PRO: 15 hours of soccer training + 7.5 hours of workshops + 7.5 hours of physical development sessions with high-performance center access
• Man City PRO MAX (NEW): the full PRO program plus a premium stay at the Medlock Hotel on the Etihad Campus Compare all programs

All training takes place at the City Football Academy on the Etihad Campus, where Manchester City’s men’s, women’s and Academy teams train, with Connell College on campus as the daytime base. CORE, ENGLISH and PRO players stay in private en-suite rooms at the University of Salford; PRO MAX players stay in twin-share rooms at the 4* Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel beside the Etihad Stadium.

All sessions are delivered only by official, UEFA-qualified Manchester City coaches, using the same coaching methodology developed at the City Football Academy, with a low coach-to-player ratio.

Every program includes 15 hours of soccer training per week at the City Football Academy, for a total of 30 hours per week with workshops, English lessons or performance sessions. Training usually runs 8:45am–12:00pm and 1:00–4:00pm.

Yes. Manchester City’s dedicated welfare team supports players throughout their stay, with residential staff on site overnight, and every activity follows the Club’s SafeAtCity safeguarding commitment. The University of Salford residence also has a first-aid-trained security team on duty 24/7.

Airport transfers are not included in the camp price but can be added: a supervised round trip from Manchester Airport (MAN), with Sunday pick-ups 08:00–18:00 and Friday 17:00–22:00 or Saturday 08:00–12:00 drop-offs. See the Prices section and the transfer details above.

Yes. Girls ages 9–17 can join every week of the mixed sessions, and girls-only sessions run July 11–16 and July 18–23, 2027 (CORE, ENGLISH and PRO). See the Dates section.

Yes, new for 2027. CORE, ENGLISH and PRO are available as non-residential day camps, usually 8:30am–4:00pm, including all course sessions, weekday lunches, one evening stadium tour. Families arrange their own accommodation, other meals and transport. PRO MAX is residential only.

Yes. Most players attend without friends or family, and many come from over 50 nationalities. The first session of every course is designed to help players get to know each other, and a dedicated welfare team helps them settle in.

Yes. All programs run for 1 or 2 weeks (12 nights), and a 2-week course can be combined with a 1-week course, for a maximum stay of 3 weeks. 2-week residential players stay at camp over the weekend and enjoy weekend excursions.

• 30 hours per week: 15 hours of soccer training + 15 hours of workshops, English lessons or performance sessions
• Manchester City training kit, Etihad Stadium tour and CityStore visit
• End-of-program certificate and closing ceremony (families welcome)
• Residential: accommodation, all meals and evening activities; 2-week stays add weekend excursions

Yes. Every player receives an official Manchester City Football School training kit to keep, and an end-of-program certificate at the closing ceremony, with Player of the Week and Personality of the Week awards. PRO and PRO MAX players also receive an Individual Development Plan.

There is no dedicated goalkeeper program. Goalkeepers train in goal during sessions and matches. Manchester City can offer goalkeeper training as an add-on:

Option Position-Specific Training

Looking for a more individual focus? This optional add-on gives you dedicated time to explore the skills and decisions involved in your position, with coaching tailored to your development and more opportunity to practice and receive individual feedback. The session focuses on the position you select: Goalkeeper, Defender, Midfielder or Forward.

Key information

• One-hour session, once per week
• Small groups of no more than five players
• Sessions are grouped by position selected, age and ability
• Session takes place within the daily schedule and replaces one regular training session

No, but the camps are intensive, so players should be committed to improving. All abilities are grouped by age and ability.

There is no closing date. Places are limited and first-come, first-served, and each session closes when it is full.

It is not a requirement that your child plays for a soccer club or a school soccer team in order to join the program; however it is an intensive program and we recommend that players attending the course are committed to improving and are prepared to work hard.

Players must be within the 9–17 age range for the whole program. Please contact us if you have questions.

In-person check-in is on Sunday between 12:00pm and 4:00pm at the University of Salford residence or hotel Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel for PRO MAX. Self check-out is on Friday afternoon after the closing ceremony on the Etihad Campus, which ends around 4:00pm. Day players are dropped off and collected daily at the Etihad Campus; Man City confirms the meeting point in advance.

6:30am wake-up, 7:30am travel to the Etihad Campus (or walk PRO MAX), 8:00am breakfast, 8:45am–12:00pm morning sessions, 12:00–1:00pm lunch, 1:00–4:00pm afternoon sessions, 4:00pm return to the accommodation, 6:00pm dinner, 7:00pm evening activities and 10:00pm lights out.

Players train in groups set by age and ability, with a low coach-to-player ratio groups of 16 or fewer

All sessions are taught in English. Players come from over 50 nationalities, and those with limited English adapt quickly.

Yes. A private coach picks players up from the residence every morning and takes them back at the end of the day. PRO MAX players stay on the Etihad Campus.

• CORE, ENGLISH and PRO (University of Salford): private en-suite bedroom, secure key-card access, shared apartment kitchen and lounge, social lounge, self-service laundry and Wi-Fi
• PRO MAX (Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel): twin-share hotel room, key-card access, Etihad Campus social areas, in-hotel laundry service and Wi-Fi.
  £60 cash damage deposit on arrival 

At the University of Salford, every player has a private en-suite room; you can ask for a room next to a friend. PRO MAX rooms are twin-share. Rooming requests can be made at booking but are subject to availability.

Yes. Residential players receive breakfast, lunch and dinner every day: Breakfast at the academy, lunch at Connell College on the Etihad Campus and dinner at the accommodation. Vegetarian and halal options are available on request

Yes. Allergies, intolerances, medical diets and religious requirements can be catered for when shared before the program. If you did not mention it when registering, please tell us as soon as possible.

Yes. The Manchester City training kit is collected daily by the residential team for laundering. University of Salford players can wash personal clothes in the self-service laundry; PRO MAX players have an in-hotel laundry service.

Yes. Passports, cash and phones can be locked away at the residence by the Center Manager, who can help players access them when needed. Please leave expensive valuables at home.

Yes. Please list all medication and treatments when registering so we can inform the camp’s welfare and medical staff. Bring an adequate supply in its original packaging, as some medicines may not be available in the UK.

Staff respond immediately, follow first-aid procedures, arrange medical help where needed and contact parents if necessary.

Staff are trained to recognize homesickness and support players, and a dedicated welfare team is on hand to talk to and reassure your child.

Evening activities start around 7:00pm and vary each night. Lights out is at 10:00pm.

Parents are responsible for passports, visas and the UK ETA. Check requirements well in advance on the UK Government website. Manchester City can provide a verification letter on request. No refunds are given if a visa is not obtained in time.

Yes. Insurance is not included. Families must arrange travel, accident and health insurance with UK coverage, including sports participation, cancellation, medical expenses, repatriation and personal liability. See our insurance options

You can find a list of what we recommend children bring with them HERE (PDF)

Accommodation, meals and training kit are included, so only a small amount is needed for souvenirs from the CityStore and snacks on excursions. As a guide, families usually bring £100–£150 per week.

Phones are not allowed during training or activities. Your child will tell you the best time to call once camp has started. Camp contact numbers are sent in the welcome email a few weeks before camp.

Families are invited to the closing ceremony on Friday afternoon on the Etihad Campus. Visits to the residence are possible if you inform the Residential Center Manager in advance.

No. There is no parent accommodation at the residence, but Manchester city center offers many hotels nearby. for PRO MAX participants, the Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel is open to the public but parents cannot stay or interact with their kids as participants will be regrouped on the same floor.

No. Manchester City identifies talented players through its scouting network, so players need to impress with their local club or team.

Guest appearances may happen but cannot be guaranteed, as first-team players have a busy schedule. The program includes opportunities to learn from people connected with the Club.

Each camp provides a sports experience as well as a cultural experience. Many of the participants will experience something different from home as they will be in a foreign country with a different way of living. For most of the camps, participants will experience the local cuisine, special times for meals (early meals in northern Europe, late meals in southern Europe) as per the culture of the country, showers after training sessions, typical entertainment at the camp as per the country’s summer camp culture, early or late bedtimes based on the country’s living habits and more. If you feel that your child will have difficulties to adapt to a new way of living, then we recommend that you wait until your child is of an age where they will be ready to do so.

IMPORTANT: Please note, you are solely responsible for obtaining all needed travel documents including but not limited to a valid passport and any appropriate tourist travel visas for the person attending the soccer camp, the Participant. You must contact the appropriate consulate office for entry requirements and visa requirements for the country where the selected camp is located. Once you have registered your child with us, and have paid for the camp in full, upon your written request, we will be pleased to provide a letter confirming enrolment for the specific Participant. This letter may be required by certain consulates for the ‘Child Tourist/Visitor Visa’. (NOTE: We can only issue the letter for the Participant not for any other person.) Please be advised that consulate’s visa application processes can take many months. The more you wait, the more chances you have to be denied the required ‘Child Tourist/Visitor Visa’ for your child and certain camps will not issue a refund. Please check the terms for the camp.

NEW TRAVEL REQUIREMENT TO ENGLAND:

Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) are being introduced worldwide for visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have a UK immigration status prior to travelling.

Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK is available on GOV.UK

Students receive a certificate of completion during the closing ceremony on the last day of the program.

There is camp staff on site 24 hours per day.

The programme is exclusively for players whose native language is not English. All activities, both soccer coaching and educational sessions, are designed to improve and develop English language and communication skills. Participants will take a pre English test before their camp starts. Educational elements are brought into coaching sessions, and soccer themes are integrated into interactive educational sessions, to provide a 100% immersive experience in both English and soccer. However, they will have a chance to make friends with players from English speaking countries such as UK, USA, etc. when socializing during evening activities with City Football Performance/Development  Program players at the residence.

The camp does not offer compensation for late arrivals and/or activities, lessons, and excursions missed as a result of not arriving on time.

Very. Players come from over 50 nationalities each summer, which makes the camp a truly international experience.