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 or playing a match whilst wearing electric shock collars.
Here is our two-part 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? Here are the best trips for fans.
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 are watching one of the most technical teams on the planet in a city that offers sun, sand, and sangria.
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 is known for high-scoring games and a great atmosphere. Plus, you are in Amsterdam—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. The weather is incredible, and the beer is cheaper than in Madrid or Barcelona.
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 "proper" football fan.
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?
Bubble Football (Zorb Football)
The Stag Do Staple.
You wear a giant inflatable bubble that covers your upper body and arms. Your balance is gone, and you can be smashed into the air by your opponents without feeling a thing. It is less about scoring goals and more about sending the stag into orbit.
Electric Shock Football
The Sadist's Choice.
Every player wears an electric shock dog collar strapped to their leg. Two players (or the organisers) sit on the sidelines with the remotes. About to score a tap-in? ZAP. Trying to dribble? ZAP. It is absolutely hilarious to watch and terrifying to play.
Goggle Football
The Drunken Simulator.
Ever tried to play football after 10 pints? This simulates that experience without the hangover. You wear "beer goggles" that distort your vision, making the ball look 5 feet further away than it is. Expect lots of air-kicks and people falling over nothing.
Human Table Football
Inflatable Chaos.
It is exactly what you imagine. A giant inflatable pitch where you are strapped to a horizontal bar. You can only move left and right, just like the plastic men on a foosball table. Teamwork is essential, or you'll just end up dragging your teammates along the floor.
5-a-Side with a Lookalike
The Celebrity Treatment.
Fancy a team talk from "David Beckham"? 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 90 minutes.