The Ultimate Football Stag Do Guide: Matches & Mayhem
For the footie fan
Football is the best-supported sport in the world. A weekend away with the lads is the perfect opportunity to experience the beautiful game from a different perspective, whether that is watching European giants battle it out on the pitch or playing a match yourselves whilst wearing electric shock collars.
Here is our guide to the best football experiences for your stag do.
Part 1: The Match Day Experience (Europe)
We no longer offer UK Premier League packages, but why stay at home when you can experience the unique atmosphere of European football? After all, you can go to a UK game any time, why not branch out to see some of the best European teams at their highest? Here are some of the best trips for football fans to enjoy.
Barcelona (Camp Nou)
More than a Club.
The Camp Nou is iconic. Even if you don't catch a match, the Stadium Tour is world-class, featuring a museum overflowing with Champions League trophies. If you do catch a game, you’ll get to watch one of the most technical teams on the planet indulge in some absolutely amazing footwork. All the while you’ll be spending the rest of your stag do in a city that offers sun, sand, and sangria – what’s not to love?
Real Madrid (The Bernabéu)
The Galácticos.
Visit the home of the Kings of Europe. The stadium is a colossus, and the trophy room is arguably the most impressive in sports history. A Madrid stag do offers culture, tapas, and the chance to see the famous white shirts in action.
Ajax (Amsterdam)
Total Football.
The Johan Cruyff Arena is the spiritual home of "Total Football." The Eredivisie (the equivalent of the premier league in the Netherlands) is known for high-scoring games and a great atmosphere, so no matter what match you catch, you’ll be very well entertained. Plus, you are in Amsterdam, which is one of the best stag do cities in the world.
Valencia & Seville
Passion & Paella.
If you want an authentic atmosphere, skip the mega-clubs and head here. The Mestalla (Valencia) and the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Seville) are steep, loud, and intimidating cauldrons of noise. Both clubs are known for playing enthusiastic and exciting matches, and they will really add a new layer of entertainment to your stag do. Also, the weather at both destinations is incredible, and the beer is cheaper than in Madrid or Barcelona, making it an obvious football stag do destination.
Hamburg (Germany)
Beer & Bundesliga.
German football culture is legendary. Whether you watch HSV or the cult-hero club St. Pauli, the atmosphere is loud, the standing terraces are bouncing, and you can drink beer in your seat. It is a bucket-list trip for any football fan who wants to see just how well the game can be played in a different culture.
Part 2: Playing the Game (With a Twist)
You might fancy yourselves as a 5-a-side dream team, but how well can you play when you are wearing beer goggles or being electrocuted? You never thought to find out? Well why not try now!
Bubble Football (Zorb Football)
The Stag Do Staple.
Encased in a giant inflatable bubble that covers your upper body and arms, you’ll head out onto the pitch feeling a little confused and unsteady. Your balance is gone, and you can be smashed into the air by your opponents without feeling a thing. You’ll quickly discover that whatever football skills you may (or may not) possess, Bubble Football is less about scoring goals and more about sending the stag into orbit. So make sure you get a good run up!
Electric Shock Football
The Sadist's Choice.
Every player wears an electric shock dog collar strapped to their leg. Two players (or the organisers, or the stag’s dad and father-in-law if you are feeling cruel) sit on the sidelines with the remotes. Coming up to a perfect tackle? ZAP! About to score a tap-in? ZAP! Just trying to dribble the ball? ZAP! It is absolutely hilarious to watch and play, though there is always the background feeling of terror as you never know if the next ZAP! will be aimed at you!
Goggle Football
The Drunken Simulator.
Have you ever tried to play football after 10 pints? (If you have, why??) The good news is that goggle football simulates that experience without the hangover (or the additional physical risks to yourself and other players!). You wear "beer goggles" that distort your vision, making the ball look about five feet further away than it is. Expect lots of air-kicks and people falling over nothing as you all compete to see who can be the least terrible and at least score one or two goals over the course of the match!
Human Table Football
Inflatable Chaos.
If you had a picture appear in your head when you read “Human Table Football”, then rest assured that this activity is exactly what you imagine. A giant inflatable pitch where you are strapped to a horizontal bar in a pre-set configuration. You can only move left and right, just like the plastic men on a table football table, and you’ll realise just how limited your range of kicks are when you can’t move forward or back! Teamwork is essential, or you'll just end up dragging your teammates along the floor while the other team secure the victory.
5-a-Side with a Lookalike
The Celebrity Treatment.
If you want something a bit more special than a regular five a side game, then why not go for the five a side with a lookalike option? If you fancy a team talk from "David Beckham", we can do that. Or maybe you want "Sir Alex" giving you the hairdryer treatment from the touchline? You can hire a professional lookalike to manage your game, referee, or just abuse the stag for ninety minutes – and trust us, it’s well worth it!
And there you have it – if you are planning a stag for a football mad groom, then why not pick one, some or more of these options? Whether it’s watching a game, competing in a match or discovering and fighting your way through these new football options, we’ve got you covered.