Fair Game Annual Conference 2026
Building a Fairer Future for football
24-25 March 2026 @national football museum
The Fair Game Annual Conference 2026 brings together key voices from across football to discuss the most pressing issues shaping the game’s future.
Across two days of expert panels, thought-provoking discussions, and engaging practical workshops, we will explore the challenges and opportunities facing football at every level - from governance and financial sustainability to equality, inclusion, and the evolving football landscape.
A full digital version of the programme will be available soon.
Sponsorship opportunities are available here
what to expect
Day One: Setting the agenda for football’s future (Tuesday 24 March)
A deep dive into the major structural and financial challenges in football today. With the introduction of an independent regulator, changing ownership models, and concerns over financial fairness, the sport is at a crossroads.
This day is designed for club executives, policymakers, fan groups, finance experts, and those working in governance to explore what comes next for football’s regulatory landscape and collectively build potential solutions.
There will be 15 focused workshops on issues such as sexism in football, fan ownership, sportswashing, and encouraging diversity – each 90-minutes long and designed to conclude with realistic solutions and recommendations.
Day Two: A Game for Everyone (Wednesday 25 March)
AA broad and accessible day of discussions on football’s biggest issues, suitable for industry professionals, politicians, students, fans, and campaigners alike. This day will tackle the topics shaping the football experience at all levels through a series of panels. The day will have a wider audience and include a wide range of stalls split into two areas: Football For Good (charities, NFP organisations and campaigners); and football clubs sharing their experience of crisis.
Testimonials
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Mike Paterson
Shrimpers Trust
As a stall holder and delegate representing Southend United Shrimpers Trust the 2025 Fairgame Conference once again provided great networking opportunities, new and old, from those well placed in the world of football, media and politics. Interesting and informative workshop sessions on a variety of key areas added to the experience and definitely on our radar to attend again in 2026.
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Nick McGeehan
Fair Square
The Fair Game conference was a hub of energy and focus and is surely a key part of why there is such momentum in the UK around calls for progressive reform of football governance. The conference brought together supporters, clubs, administrators, and journalists and is a unique forum for each group to speak to and learn from others on the key issues facing the game and how we can all play our part in reclaiming the game for the supporters and communities it is intended to serve.
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Adrian Goldberg
Broadcaster
This a brilliant get together of fans, directors and administrators - unrivalled in its breadth of participation
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Nigel Owen
Black & White Together
The Fair Game Conference had a great combination of speakers across an interesting range of topics. This gave Black and White Together great visibility with access to key figures in the game, as well as a chance to connect, share our story, and help support and advise other fans groups