Group photo of the four Youth Forum members and 8 Summer Camp players. Everyone is stood with their backs to the camera to show off the back of the Youth Forum hoodie and Summer Camp 2024 shirts respectively.
Group photo of the four Youth Forum members and 8 Summer Camp players. Everyone is stood with their backs to the camera to show off the back of the Youth Forum hoodie and Summer Camp 2024 shirts respectively.

Goalball UK are proud to be supporting Fen Tigers host the club European Champions League 2025, Peterborough Stage.  

The event taking place 21st – 23rd February 2025 at Oundle School Sports Centre is the first time ever the UK is hosting topflight European club goalball, and you have the chance to witness history in the making! This is not just another sporting event – this is a clash of titans, where the best of the best from across Europe come together in a battle of skill, strategy, and sheer determination. 

Goalball UK and Fen Tigers would love to have your support from stands! This is a non-ticketed, non-chargeable event – just come and enjoy. If you plan to travel by train, check out the travel offer below. If you can’t make it along to watch, there will be a full live stream with commentary from widely known goalball commentator Mr. Bradley Hope, plus very special guests. 

Alex Bunney, Goalball UK, Participation Lead said  

Hosting a Champions League stage in the UK is significant progress and signals our ambition for international event delivery in the future. I’d like to personally thank the Fen Tigers club who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the event a success. We hope all the teams, officials, volunteers, and spectators enjoy the event experience, good luck!

Teams & Schedule  

There are 8 teams competing across two groups including our own Fen Tigers and Northern Allstars.  

  • Group A = Northern Allstars, Füchse Berlin (Germany), Old Power (Finland), and Sporting CP (Portugal). 
  • Group B = CSAVH Lyon (France), Ha. Vi. 2 Bruxelles (Belgium) Aarhus Goalball (Denmark), and Fen Tigers. 

The top three teams from the stage will qualify for the finals stage which will take place in Matosinhos, Portugal, from June 19th to 23rd, 2025. 

Fen Tigers open their campaign against Aarhus Goalball at 11:05 on Friday 21st.

Dan Roper, Fen Tigers and Great Britain Athlete can’t wait, he said 

It means everything to me to play the sport I love, especially in front of a home crowd—it’s going to be outstanding! Me and the whole team are absolutely buzzing to get started. Goalball has completely changed my life, giving me the chance to play a sport I love at such a high level. It’s going to be even more special to share this moment with my friends, family, and my daughter in the crowd. Hosting this tournament is a huge honour, especially with legends of the sport, including Paralympic medalists, coming to compete. I couldn’t be prouder to represent Fen Tigers on this incredible stage!  

Players defending the ball from a shot.

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Group photo of players and coaches of Fen Tigers who are standing behind 5 people who are seated who have donated or supported the Tigers bid for the European Champions League round.

Image: Charlie Barwick

Venue  

The venue for the event is Oundle School Sports Centre, Milton Rd, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4AB. The school’s top-tier athletic facility, built in 2020, features an impressive eight-court sports hall with seating for 480 spectators and six exclusive changing rooms.  

Be there by making use of the Fen Tigers travel offer

If you are arriving into Peterborough by train, Fen Tigers have a limited budget available to assist with the cost of a taxi from Peterborough train station to Oundle School Sports Centre. The journey typically costs around £25 each way. If you are traveling with at least one other spectator and contact them in advance at fentigers@outlook.com, they will contribute £20 each way towards the fare upon receipt of the paid taxi bill. Be sure to contact Fen Tigers in advance to make use of this fantastic offer!  

For further details about the venue and travel, please visit the Venue Information webpage.  

Emma Evans – Fen Tigers Head Coach said 

Fen Tigers are incredibly proud to be the first club in the UK to bring European Club Goalball to our home soil. We are deeply grateful for all the support that has made this event possible and hope to see a large presence of spectators from the goalball community. Your cheers and support from the stands will make this an unforgettable celebration of the sport we all love.

Accessibility 

Once the athletes and spectators are in the venue, they will have access to Zapvision on their phones via an app. The app will support navigation throughout the venue through the use of Accessible QR codes (or AQR for short). The AQRs to help guide people to different areas of the venue your and share information like lunch and café menus. To take advantage of Zapvision whilst at the event, please download the app: 

For further details about Zapvision, please visit the Zapvision Information webpage.

Further Event Information 

Please contact Fentigers@outlook.com and stay tuned to the Champions League – Peterborough Stage website.

Goalball UK wishes everyone involved in the event good luck! We look forward to seeing you in Peterborough for a goalball event to remember.  

Fen Tigers coach leading the out for the line up.
Group photo of the four Youth Forum members and 8 Summer Camp players. Everyone is stood with their backs to the camera to show off the back of the Youth Forum hoodie and Summer Camp 2024 shirts respectively.

Image: Steve Biltcliffe Photography