If football is all your little one talks about, then why not incorporate their favourite pastime into an action-packed birthday party? A football party is a great way to create lifetime memories and ensure that everyone who comes has a great time. Read on for our top tips to planning the perfect footie party.

Home, outdoors or at the stadium?

Location is quite important when it comes to a football party. If you have a large garden then your own home should be fine. Make sure you have at least two large, durable goals and someone who knows about football to lead the games. Football drills followed by a match should be enough to keep most football fans happy.

Alternatively, head out to your nearest park, recreation ground or village green. Provided there’s a goal you should have loads of fun. Do let other parents know if you intend on taking their children to a public place as they may want to come along. Finish off with a footie themed picnic.

If your child’s favourite team is Real Madrid but your local team is Accrington Stanley, this doesn’t mean you need to jump on a plane. Parties at your local football club are great whoever they support and often come with proper training sessions, a tour of the stadium and the chance to feel like a real footballer for the day!

Football-themed party games

If you have time to do more than a spot of football training and a final match, then add some football-themed games to your party. Musical statues with red and yellow cards or a football piñata will use up any remaining energy. Finish off the day with an awards ceremony and a medal for every player.

How to kick it off

Having opted for a football theme, it’s time to get those football party invitations ordered ASAP. Putty Print is a leading online site for themed party invites. With an extensive range of customisable party invitations to choose from, you can simply personalise them in minutes. Your order will be dispatched with free delivery on the same day if ordered by 10am!