Following our recent announcement confirming England Futsal's appointment to operate the FA National Futsal Series for the 2026–27 season, we are pleased to confirm the participating clubs and competition format for the new campaign.

The competition will include both the Men's and Women's National Futsal Series across Tier 1 and Tier 2, providing the highest levels of domestic futsal competition in England.

The initiative comes following research, discussion and planning conducted by the Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Commission across the 2025/26 season, in pursuit of developing and leading an approach towards an ambition for the game which is inclusive, welcoming and accessible.

Following a successful 2025/26 season which saw more than 200 athletes access the programme across U17, U19 and senior groups, the England Futsal Performance Pathway is expanding for 2026/27 with the introduction of an Under 23 group for the first time.

With 14 graduate coaches completing the programme throughout a successful 2025/26 season, England Futsal’s premier coach development programme returns for another season, designed to identify, nurture, mentor and support ambitious futsal coaches who are actively working with players in both training and competitive environments.

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The England Futsal Pride DNA Pre-Season Club Coach Workshops are designed to support club coaches working competitively across youth and senior levels who aspire to create high-quality learning environments aligned to long-term player development prepare for the new season.

The series aims to provide greater insight into the England Futsal Pride DNA and how it underpins the development of players within our Performance Pathway.

The two new roles further strengthen our commitment to, and recognition of, the goalkeeper, as a unique and specialist role within futsal that grows in its importance every season.

This is an excellent opportunity for goalkeeper coaches who have experience coaching 15-19 year olds and have previous involvement in coaching youth futsal or football teams in competitive environments.