National Parent Football Conference, 2026 – Manchester.

No Handbook, No Rulebook, Just You, Us & The Experts

πŸ“… Sunday 27 September 2026 πŸ•˜ 9:30am – 5:30pm   (Doors open 8:45am) πŸ“ Hotel Football, Old Trafford, Manchester
Standard Β£49
🎟 Early Bird £39
Limited tickets at this price. Don’t sleep on it.
Get your ticket β†’
Built by parents. Backed by experience.
The UK’s only conference dedicated entirely to parents navigating football
“Parents are the backbone of their child’s journey yet they remain the most underserved group in football. When families are resourced, children thrive and the whole game benefits.”
Marcia Lewis, CEO and Founder, No1Fan.club
Panel session at No1Fan Conference

Real talk.
Real parents.

Expert panels. Honest conversations.

Why this day matters

We’ll be sharing things you need to know

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Grassroots to professionalPanels for every parent, whatever level your child plays at
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Girls’ footballA dedicated pillar covering pathways, safeguarding and more
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Player pathwaysThere is more than one route. Learn what the industry does not always tell you
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Business side of footballAgents, contracts, image rights, insurance, money and social media. All demystified
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Wellbeing and performanceInjury, burnout, nutrition, mental health and tools you can use at home
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CommunityA room full of parents who just get it. You are not doing this alone

Guest speakers

Panellists and speakers announced soon

We are bringing together parents with lived experience, industry professionals and experts from across the football world. Watch this space. Announcements dropping soon.

Parents said after the last one

Parents at the No1Fan conference
“An excellent event. The organisation really helps support so many players and their families.”
“Navigating all of this can leave you feeling quite alone. It’s great to feel part of a community of people going through the same thing.”
“Really a superb event with fantastic speakers that made themselves accessible.”
“Very good organisation, good ambience, informal yet informative and everyone was approachable.”

Included in your ticket

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Lunch on usBuffet lunch plus tea, coffee and water all day
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End of day networkingInformal session with food and refreshments
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3 month free membershipVideo resources, live Q&As, community forums and more
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Post event contentRoundup of key materials available online after the day
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Peer networkingConnect with parents who understand the journey
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Event ProgrammeWith special offers and discounts, raffle prizes and much more
πŸ’› Supported tickets available

If the ticket price is a barrier and your child is on free school meals, we have tickets set aside for you. Fill in our contact form and write “Supported Tickets” and we will be in touch.

Parent Time.

Make this your time to learn.

Sunday 27 September at Hotel Football, Old Trafford. Early bird Β£39, standard price is Β£49.

Secure your spot β†’

Panellists and speakers to be announced. This event will be filmed and photographed. By purchasing a ticket you consent to appear in event media. If you do not wish to be included please do not purchase a ticket. If you do not receive a booking confirmation please check your junk folder. No kids at this one. This space is just for you.