Your player, one week inside Chelsea FC
Athena operates this tour in partnership with Chelsea FC. Once in London, players train at the club's official facilities at Cobham with Chelsea FC coaches, alongside players from across the U.S., with the option to attend a Premier League match. A unique opportunity for players and families to share a week in London together inside one of the world's top academies.
Athena runs the tour. Chelsea FC runs the week on the ground.
Athena brings your family to Chelsea FC: we organise the trip, the registration and the suggested group flight. Once you arrive in London, Chelsea FC runs all the activities, so your family is part of the club from the moment you land.
The training is designed with Chelsea FC coaches, using the same drills and tactics employed at the highly successful Chelsea Academy. Chelsea FC's staff run the training and fixtures on the ground, so your player improves and your family can enjoy the week.
- Chelsea arranges airport transfers, including one collection and one drop-off.
- Stay at the Stamford Bridge hotel, where the club hosts its own guests.
- Players train at Chelsea FC's facilities.
- Sessions are led by FA and UEFA-qualified Chelsea FC coaches.
- Fixtures against Chelsea FC teams and local clubs.
- Chelsea v Ipswich Premier League ticket included for the first 10 qualifying families, subject to availability.
A week they'll remember for the rest of their life
Train the Chelsea way
Daily training sessions at the club's facilities with Chelsea coaches. Enjoy a challenging week of development and take your new knowledge and skills back.
Live like an academy player
Get inside access and experience what it takes to succeed at a top club. Learn about the pro pathway and take your game to the next level.
New friends from across the U.S.
Test yourself against players from different states who share the same passion for the game and grow together as a team.
Your life already revolves around soccer. This week is your reward.
The long drives to practice, the weekends at tournaments, the holidays planned around games. You know what it takes.
In London, watch your player train inside a Premier League club, gain exclusive access and enjoy it as a family. A week together, enjoying London and away from screens, while making new friends with other families who understand this life like you do.
For many players, it will be their first trip abroad. Seeing London through your player's eyes is part of what you bring home.
How the trip works
Chelsea welcomes you
Pickup at the airport and check-in at the Stamford Bridge hotel.
On the pitch with Chelsea coaches
Sessions at the club's facilities, led by Chelsea FC coaches. A typical day runs from breakfast to the evening meal, with morning and afternoon training or workshops and lunch in between.
Fixtures and matches
Fixtures against Chelsea FC teams and local clubs. The Chelsea v Ipswich Premier League ticket is included for the first 10 qualifying families, subject to availability.
Discover the city
Included: a walking sightseeing tour of landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye, a group excursion, and a Stamford Bridge stadium tour.
Everything taken care of, except the flight
- Accommodation at the Stamford Bridge hotel
- All meals
- Airport transfers
- Training with Chelsea coaches at the club's facilities
- Excursions in London
- Accommodation at the same hotel
- All meals
- Excursions in London
One parent travels with each player. Both parents are welcome.
Not included: flight to London. The Chelsea v Ipswich Premier League ticket is included for the first 10 families who attend the masterclass or book a call, and register within 3 days, subject to availability.
Deposit
$1,000 per player and per adult when you complete the registration form.
Standard plan
$1,000 at registration, $2,000 on December 15 and the balance on January 15.
Only 36 player spots, allocated first come, first served.
Places are not guaranteed for registrations received after 1 December 2026.
We organize it. We've also lived it.
We have spent more than 25 years bringing American players to Europe, and we have extensive experience running soccer and tennis training programs. We also take school and club teams abroad for customized development experiences.
We are a soccer family and have worked with hundreds of players over the years, and our focus is always on the individual player and family. We live and breathe soccer because you do too.
Before the trip, we answer your questions and handle registration and payments. During the week, Chelsea FC's staff run the programme on the ground.
Before you decide, talk to us
Learn directly what your week with Chelsea will look like and exactly what the days are like. You can also let us know if you have any concerns or special requests. We are happy to help.
David, Director of Athena Soccer Experiences, is happy to answer your questions about the training, the trip, safety and the payment options. If the tour is a fit for your player, we'll walk you through registration and the next steps.
Or email [email protected] directly.
This Christmas, give them Chelsea
A gift the whole family gets to enjoy, and one your player will never forget.
What parents ask us
Is this really with Chelsea FC?
The tour is operated by Athena in partnership with Chelsea FC. Once in London, Chelsea FC runs the training and fixtures with its coaches, arranges the airport transfer, and hosts families at the Stamford Bridge hotel.
What level does my child need?
The program is for players aged 9 to 14 who play for a club team.
Does a parent have to come?
Yes, one parent travels with each player, with the parent package. Both parents can come.
What's included and what's not?
Everything except the flight to London: hotel, all meals, transfers, training and excursions. The Chelsea v Ipswich Premier League ticket is included for the first 10 families who attend the masterclass or book a call, and register within 3 days, subject to availability.
What are the exact dates?
The trip runs from February 15 to 21, 2027.
Who looks after the group during the week?
The tour provides 24/7 player welfare, support staff and a group chaperone throughout the week.
How do I reserve a spot?
Reach out with your questions. David, Director of Athena Soccer Experiences, will answer them and, if the tour is a good fit, guide you through registration. You reserve the spot with the $1,000 deposit, $2,000 is due on December 15, and the balance on January 15.
What if we have to cancel?
Full cancellation and refund terms are in the registration portal.
Give your player a week at Chelsea
36 spots. February 15–21, 2027. London.