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Enter your teamThe Data Centre Cup
- DateFriday 2 October 2026
- VenueGoals Wimbledon
- Time13:00 – 17:00
- Teams16 company teams
- Entry£795 per company team
Clock off. Kick off.
From desk to pitch.
Football tournaments between company teams, across London’s industries.
About 9to5 Football
9to5 Football runs five-a-side tournaments where companies play companies, one industry at a time.
Every cup puts one industry on the same pitch for an afternoon: sixteen company teams, real games, and drinks when the final whistle goes. It is the rare day your whole sector is in one place, off email and actually talking.
It begins with The Data Centre Cup and grows from there — more industry cups, corporate leagues, and a network of company teams across London.
Founded by Egli Kaja — ex-professional footballer, UEFA-qualified coach, and now a data centre consultant.
Tournaments
One industry at a time.
The Data Centre Cup
The essentials.
Kick-off countdownFriday 2 October 2026, 13:00
--Days
--Hours
--Mins
--Secs
- 12:15Arrive, check in and collect your kit
- 12:45Captains' briefing and rules
- 13:00Group stage kick-off
- 14:45The Finisher Challenge
- 15:15Knockout rounds
- 16:30The final
- 16:45Trophies and charity presentation
- 17:00Networking drinks
Indicative schedule. Final timings are confirmed with the fixture release once entries close.
- Minimum five games per team
- Company-logo team shirts
- Winners' trophy and runners-up medals
- Professional videography
- The Finisher Challenge — £100 to the winner
The winning company chooses a charity — we donate £500 in its name.
Payment is handled by invoice. A company place is only confirmed once payment is received.
Register interest
What’s coming next.
The Data Centre Cup is the first of many. More industry cups follow, then corporate leagues. Tell us what your company wants in on and we’ll be in touch first.
Register interest
Tell us what to keep you posted on.
One short form covers future tournaments and leagues.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Anything else, email egli@9to5football.com.
When and where is it?
Friday 2 October 2026 at Goals Wimbledon. The tournament runs 13:00 to 17:00. Arrive at 12:15 to check in, collect your kit and hear the rules.
How much does it cost and what's included?
£795 per company team. That covers a minimum of five games, company-logo team shirts, professional event management, the winners' trophy and runners-up medals, a £500 charity donation in the winning team's name, The Finisher Challenge, professional videography and full use of Goals Wimbledon facilities.
How many players do we need?
It's five-a-side with squads of up to seven. We recommend at least six so you always have a substitute. Shirt sizes are collected after your entry is confirmed.
Who can play for our team?
Players should have a genuine connection to your company — employees, contractors or long-term partners. It keeps the competition fair. Full eligibility details are in the tournament rules.
What should players bring?
Shorts, socks and trainers or astro boots (no metal studs — 3G pitch rules). Shin pads are recommended. We provide your company-logo shirts on the day. Food and drinks are available to buy at the venue.
How does payment work?
Submit the entry form, we confirm availability, then we send an invoice. Your place is only confirmed once payment is received — no card payment or deposit is taken on the website.
What's your cancellation policy?
Withdraw 30 or more days before the event for a full refund. Within 30 days, entries are non-refundable but can be transferred to another company. If we have to cancel, you choose between a full refund and a free transfer to the next event. Full details are in the terms.
Entry
Ready to enter your team?
Complete the enquiry form for The Data Centre Cup. We will review team availability and send an invoice to confirm your place.
£795 per company teamFriday 2 October 2026 · 13:00 – 17:00Goals WimbledonPayment is handled by invoice. A company place is only confirmed once payment is received.