Are Football Trials Free?
What “free” actually means in football trials
- At pro clubs: A legitimate club trial itself isn’t something you pay the club for. You’re invited because there’s interest/need; the assessment is free.
- At open trials (like UKFT): You pay to attend a professionally run event with multiple scouts watching. If a club follows up from that event, there is no club fee to pay when you were scouted at UKFT.
- Beware of promises: We cannot comment on others’ practices. If someone says “pay £X for a guaranteed club trial,” proceed with extreme caution and verify with the club.
How UK Football Trials works (clear and simple)
- What you pay: £99–£119 for a 1-day UKFT trial (stadium trials cost more).
- Who watches: Typically 10–15 scouts from Premier League, Football League, National League and top non-league clubs.
- If you’re selected: UKFT introduces you directly to the relevant scout/club. You do not pay the club for that invite.
- Formats differ by age:
- Ages
11–13: 2-hour event; coach-led drills + small-sided games; A5
graded coach feedback card (9 areas).
- Ages
14–24: 3-hour event; coach-led block + 11v11; matches are filmed
(VEO) and uploaded for players.
Book your place:
- 1-Day
Trials — https://www.ukfootballtrials.com/1-day-football-trials
- 2-Day
Camps — https://www.ukfootballtrials.com/2-day-camp
- 5-Day
Camps — https://www.ukfootballtrials.com/5-day-camp
Why trust UKFT?
UKFT is the largest and most successful football trials company in the world, with more success stories than any other organisation. 700+ players were scouted in the last year (≈1 in 7 attendees). Premier League examples include:
- Daniel Jebbison — scouted via UKFT → Instagram
- Bade Aluko — scouted via UKFT → YouTube
- Independent reviews: Feefo → CLICK HERE
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Match filming (14–24): Trial Playlist → CLICK HERE
FAQs
Are football trials free in the UK?
- Club trials: The club does not charge the player.
- Open trials: Events like UKFT charge an entry fee; if a club invites you afterwards from a UKFT event, you don’t pay the club.
Do UKFT offer free places?
We run paid open trials. (If you’re ever told to pay a club for a trial
that supposedly came from us, that isn’t UKFT policy.)
How much are UKFT trials?
£99–£119 for 1-day trials (venue dependent; stadium trials are higher).
Will I be filmed?
Ages 14–24: Yes—11v11 matches are filmed (VEO) and uploaded; you receive
a direct link. Under-14s: filming does not apply.
Do 11–13s get feedback?
Yes—A5 graded coach assessment (9 key areas). It’s a coach score only
(not scout input).