Stratford Town Football Club will host the Masters Walking Football World Cup next year as part of a new 10-year partnership with World Masters Walking Football.

The tournament will take place at the Arden Garages Stadium from May 6-9, 2027, with organisers expecting around 100 teams from 55 countries to compete across 12 pitches.

Entry for spectators will be free, while matches will also be streamed live to audiences around the world.

The event is expected to be the largest walking football tournament ever staged and marks the start of a long-term agreement that will see Stratford become a regular host venue for international competitions.

The club will provide the stadium, facilities and staff, while working to secure sponsorship and attract high-profile names from the game.

England Masters Walking Football will bring its experience of running international tournaments and its network of teams and players.

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Martin Ransom, of Cymru Walking Football, added: “Stratford Town FC has the facilities, the setting and the enthusiasm to make the Masters Walking Football World Cup in 2027 tournament something special.
“We are very pleased to be working together, and we are looking forward to welcoming teams from around the world in May 2027 and growing the event in the years that follow.” — Pic credit: Stratford Herald

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Stratford Town chairman Jed McCrory said: “We are delighted to have reached this agreement with England Masters Walking Football.

“Hosting a tournament of this scale in Stratford-upon-Avon means a great deal to the club and to the town. We want every team and supporter who visits to feel properly looked after, and we look forward to building the event with our partners over the next 10 years.”

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Martin Ransom, of England Masters Walking Football, added: “Stratford Town FC has the facilities, the setting and the enthusiasm to make this tournament something special.

“We are very pleased to be working together, and we are looking forward to welcoming teams from around the world in May 2027 and growing the event in the years that follow.”

Walking football has enjoyed a surge in popularity as a way for over-40s to stay active and competitive, with the new partnership aiming to establish Stratford as a centre for the sport on the international stage.

Sponsorship opportunities for next year’s tournament are now available, including team sponsorship, pitch-side packages and hospitality.

Source: https://www.stratford-herald.com/sport/stratford-town-to-host-walking-football-world-cup-as-part-of-9487658/

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