Beach Soccer National Championships 2026
BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
The 2026 England Beach Soccer National Championships brought together 177 teams across youth, women’s and men’s categories for an unforgettable weekend of competition. Played across 7 courts, the tournament delivered 333 games, including 15 national finals, showcasing exceptional talent, energy and sportsmanship throughout.
Across the finals programme, England Beach Soccer awarded 180 gold medals, 180 silver medals, 15 MVP awards, 15 Golden Gloves, and crowned 15 National Champions for 2026. With 1,984 players involved, the event recorded zero serious injuries, and fewer than 4 red cards and 7 yellow cards across all matches — a testament to the respect and discipline shown by every team.
With 1,984 players taking part, we’re proud to share that the event saw zero serious injuries, and fewer than 4 red cards and 7 yellow cards across all games a huge credit to every club, coach and player for the respect and sportsmanship shown throughout.
A huge thank you to our team of brilliant referees, officials and partners Wightlink Ferries, Ryde Town Council, Forza, Biffa, Networld Sports and Yates Brewery for powering this landmark event.
YOUR 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Beginning with the youngest competitors, U7 Mixed champions Vectis Youth set the tone for an exceptional weekend, followed by U8 Mixed winners Exeter RTC and U9 Mixed champions Vectis Spurs, each delivering high‑energy, high‑skill performances on the sand.
In the U10 categories, U10 Girls champions Ryde Saints and U10 Boys champions Downside impressed with outstanding teamwork and technical quality. The momentum continued as U11 Boys champions Vectis Youth secured another title, demonstrating depth and consistency across their programme.
The U12 divisions saw U12 Girls champions Wight Eagles and U12 Boys champions ilab FC deliver dominant performances, while U13 Boys champions North Devon showcased exceptional strength and tactical awareness.
In the U14 categories, U14 Boys champions Oakfield and U14 Girls champions Wight Eagles produced two of the weekend’s standout finals, before the older youth groups concluded with U16 Girls champions Wight Eagles and U16 Boys champions Elite Soccer UK, both securing their titles with high‑level, disciplined beach soccer.
The senior competitions rounded off the event in style, with the Women’s Forza Super Cup champions South Coast Soccer taking GOLD after delivering a powerful, composed and high‑quality performance worthy of the national stage. The Women’s SILVER medal was claimed by the Isle of Wight, who pushed the final all the way and showcased exceptional resilience throughout the tournament.
In the men’s competition, Portsmouth produced a top‑class display to secure GOLD, closing the championships with authority and elite execution. The Men’s SILVER medal went to WKR Santos, who were aiming to secure an historic third consecutive National Forza Super Cup title, falling just short but demonstrating the pedigree and consistency that has defined their recent seasons.
Across all age groups, the 2026 champions represent the very best of English beach soccer talent, teamwork, respect and competitive excellence. From youth categories through to the senior finals, every team contributed to another landmark year for the sport.
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