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PlayStation Schools’ Cup Finals at West Bromwich Albion

The English Schools' FA

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming PlayStation Schools’ Cup National Finals at West Bromwich Albion’s Hawthorns stadium

The ESFA is delighted to be returning to the Hawthorns, home of West Bromwich Albion FC, for the PlayStation Schools’ Cup Finals 2023, taking place from Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th May. The finals will see 40 teams across the U12-U15 age groups compete for the chance to be crowned national champions!

West Bromwich Albion provides a fantastic venue to host the 20 finals, sponsored by PlayStation and by combining the use of the WBA Academy Dome as well as the main stadium, it provides every team with a fantastic match-day experience from warm up to their post-match meal.

Fixtures

You can see the full fixture schedule for the PlayStation Schools’ Cup Finals below, click left or right to see what games feature on which days.

Show your support

Entry is free of charge and no ticket will be required. Spectators will park in the East Stand Car Park and access the stadium via turnstiles located in the West Stand.  There is no cost to park in the stadium car park. There will be a refreshments kiosk available for spectators to purchase food and drinks.  Souvenir programmes will be available, free of charge.

All PlayStation Schools’ Cup Finals will be streamed live via the ESFA’s YouTube channel, ESFA TV. Each final will feature full commentary and provide a great viewing experience for all those supporters who are unable to travel to the stadium. A player of the match vote for each fixture will go live on the ESFA’s twitter page (@schoolsfootball) 10 minutes before full time so make sure you follow and get voting. Photographs of the day can also be purchased from the ESFA Official Photographer following the event.

The ESFA is delighted to be hosting these National Final events at such a fantastic venue and hope to welcome a number of spectators along to the event to cheer on this season’s finalists as they complete their schools’ football season.

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ESFA PlayStation Schools’ Cup National Finals 2023

The English Schools' FA

The ESFA is delighted to announce the dates and venue for the 2022/23 PlayStation Schools’ Cup National Finals as the PSSC celebrates it’s 10th anniversary

The PlayStation Schools’ Cup National Finals festival is returning for 2023 and will see 20 Under 12 – Under 15 National Schools’ Cup Champions crowned at West Bromwich Albion’s, The Hawthorns stadium!

The PlayStation Schools’ Cup celebrates it’s 10 year anniversary this season and what better way to celebrate than a return to West Bromwich Albion in May, to see who will be crowned National Champions.

This will be the third time West Bromwich Albion has hosted the PlayStation Schools’ Cup Finals and this year, the event will take place from Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th May, with five finals per day kicking off at:

  • 9.30am
  • 11.30am
  • 13.30pm
  • 15.30pm
  • 17.30pm

West Bromwich Albion provides a fantastic venue to host 40 teams, taking part in 20 finals and by combining the use of the WBA Academy Dome as well as the main stadium, it provides every team with a fantastic match-day experience from warm up to their post-match meal.

A number of PlayStation Schools’ Cup finalists have already been confirmed, with the remainder of competitions reaching the quarter and semi final stage. With the lure of a National Final on the horizon, the ESFA wishes all the schools involved the very best of luck.

Back in February, The Hawthorns hosted the ESFA’s live Schools’ Cup draws as part of Schools’ Football Week 2023, providing a preview of what this year’s finalists can expect from the PlayStation Schools’ Cup Finals in May.

Plenty more news will be forthcoming on this incredible set of National Finals, including the full fixture list and other PlayStation Schools’ Cup activities – but for now, the 22nd – 25th May is a date for the diary.

Keep an eye on the ESFA’s website and social media channels for further updates and both the ESFA and the PlayStation Schools’ Cup team hope to see you at the Hawthorns in May!