2025/26 Youth Football Calendar

4/8/2025 - Pre-season kicks off ahead of summer training at the Burrows and other green spaces around Cheltenham, we welcome our new U9s to the group and the Burrows pitches will be open to book pre-season friendlies ahead of the new season.

6/9/2025 - The CYFL kicks off today for the U9 and above age groups. Teams fixtures all available on Full-Time.

7/9/2025 - The GCGFL kicks off today for the U12 and above age groups. Teams fixtures all available on Full-Time.

29/9/2025 - Winter training begins. With the nights drawing in, our teams will relocate to their allocated winter training venues. Predominantly at HSL, but also at other locations in the town.

Late March (TBC) - Winter training ends, our time at various all weather surfaces in the area comes to an end.

Early April (TBC) - *Summer training begins, with training moving to the Burrows and other green spaces round Cheltenham.

Late April (TBC) - CYFL Finals Weekend - Traditionally held at Whaddon Road, age groups from U9 to U18 compete in the CYFL cup finals. This weekend marks the end of the CYFL for the 2025/26 season.

17/5/2026 - GCGFL season comes to an end for 2025/26.

Early May (TBC) - *Post Season begins. Ahead of any tournaments you might have, the Burrows will be available to book for post season friendlies and matches.

13/6/2026 - Presentation Day. Join us for the biggest club event in the calendar as we celebrate all our members, players, coaches and volunteers alike.

28/6/2026 - Season close. Today marks the day of organised football at Leckhampton Rovers.