The FA Disability Cup in association with EE, returns for the eighth edition of the tournament, with six finals taking place June 29-30, 2024, at St. George’s Park.
The finals, which are the largest competition of its kind,ensure players within impairment-specific football have a national FAcompetition to call their own, with a totalof six formats of the game competing:Amputee, Blind, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf, Partially Sighted and Powerchair.
St. George’s Park will be open for fans to attend the finals and support the players from the stands.
TNT Sports will show every match live each day, with coverage presented byLynsey Hipgrave alongside Paralympic medallistAde Adepitanand seven-time Paralympic championHannah co*ckcroft.
Across the weekend they will be joined by experts Owen Coyle Jr. (former England Amputee Head Coach), David Clarke (former British Para captain and Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association), Matt Crossen (England CP captain), John Tapia Owens (England Para head coach), Adam McEvoy (Development Manager at the Wheelchair Football Association) and Gregg Baxter (former powerchair player).
Highlights will also be available onChannel 4 and All4.
For fans able to attend, the Experience Area will return for 2024 - a dedicated space for equipment and adaptions to simulate some of the formats of disability football showcased throughout the finals weekend.For every experience completed, fans will receive a stamp and be rewarded with a token gift.
The taster sessions are linked to Football Your Way, a ground-breaking plan for Disability Football developed by The FA. Part of the three-year plan aims to grow participation, increase the number and quality of coaches, develop an inclusive and diverse talent pathway, build support for elite players, and raise the profile of disability football at every level.
Schedule
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
| Amputee Cup final, in partnership with England Amputee Football Association | ||
| 10:00 | Everton FC v Portsmouth FC | Sir Alf Ramsey Pitch (Indoor 3G) |
| Partially Sighted Cup final, in partnership with the National Partially Sighted Football League | ||
| 12:15 | Birmingham Futsal vs Scorpions Futsal | The Futsal Arena |
| Blind Cup final, in partnership with the National Blind Football League | ||
| 14:15 | The Royal National College for the Blind vs West Bromwich Albion FC | Tony Larkin Blind Pitch |
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
| Cerebral Palsy Cup final, in partnership with CP Sport | ||
| 09:30 | Chelsea Foundation vs Norwich City Community Sports Foundation | Sir Alf Ramsey Pitch (Indoor 3G) |
| Powerchair Cup final, in partnership with the Wheelchair Football Association | ||
| 11:25 | Aspire PFC vs West Bromwich Albion PFC | The Futsal Arena |
| Deaf Cup final, in partnership with England Deaf Football | ||
| 13:15 | Farsley Celtic Deaf FC vs St Johns Deaf FC | Sir Alf Ramsey Pitch (Indoor 3G) |
TheBlind finalwill see The Royal National College for the Blindreturn, following last year’s defeat againstBrighton & Hove Albion. This year, they will play againstWest Bromwich Albion.
Last year's winners,Scorpions Futsal,will take onBirmingham Futsalin thePartially Sighted final.
Whilst four-times winnersAspire PFCplay West Brom in thePowerchair final.Norwich City Community Sports Foundation,who return for their second FA Disability Cup finals, will be up against Chelsea Foundation inthe Cerebral Palsy final.
As we approach the eighth edition of The FA Disability Cup Final, James Kendall, Director of Football Development at The FA said: “This year’s finals are set to be the most competitive yet with a number of former champions returning in the hope to retain their titles.
"With less than a month to go, everyone involved in the set-up is raring to go and we’re looking forward to watching the players perform at the top of their game and see fans engage with the experience area. Join us at St. George’s Park for an action-packed weekend of football."
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Brighton & Hove Albion players celebrate winning the Blind Cup Final between Brighton & Hove Albion and The Royal National College for the Blind at St George's Park on June 24, 2023 in Burton upon Trent, England.
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Pete Jeavons, Marketing Communications Director atEE said: "EEare immensely proud to be involved with the FA Disability Cup and our commitment to supporting disability and para football as Lead Partner of the FA remains as strong as ever. The continual growth of this tournament is a testament to our shared ambitions within football, and we’re excited to see another weekend of competitive action this year.
Scott Young Group SVP, Content, Production and Business Operations, WBD Sports Europe said: "The FA Disability Cup is a fantastic weekend of top-flight football and six fiercely-fought finals.
"I would encourage as many people as possible to tune in, prepare to be amazed, entertained, and discover more about disability football and the stories of the players and teams that make these finals so exciting.TNT Sports are proud to be involved and to bring every moment of finals action to our viewers."
Tickets to the FA Disability Cup finals can be bought by clicking here.
For more information, please visit englandfootball.com/disability-cup.
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