1 May 2026
The finalists are ready for the 15th May
The finalists of the Pokémon Primary Schools’ Cup are ready. After some thrilling quarters and semifinals, schools from across the country will descend on the Stoke City FC Stadium to win glory for their teams.

English Schools Football Association Pokemon Primary Schools Cup National Finals at Stoke City Football Club on Friday 16th May 2025 (c) Garry Griffiths | ThreeFiveThree Photography
The district rounds took place between September and December. Schools then progressed into the County Finals, hosted by County Schools’ FAs throughout December to February.
County champions then advanced to their respective Regional Finals, where the strongest teams from across England competed for a coveted place at the Pokémon Primary Schools’ Cup National Finals, taking place on May 15th 2026.
Reaching the National Finals is a remarkable achievement, and for many pupils, it becomes a treasured memory from their primary school years.


The ESFA are excited to welcome the finalists to the Pokémon Primary Schools’ Cup Finals. The matches will be live-streamed on ESFA TV so that everyone can keep up to date on the action and scores.

The Match Schedule is as follows:
ESFA U11 P Primary Schools’ Cup schedule
You can follow all the action as it unfolds through Instagram and stay tuned to the Pokémon ESFA website for our post-finals round-up.