Multiple events as The Subbuteo World Cup kicks off in Tunbridge Wells
The famous table-top game returns to the place of its birth
The World Cup is coming home to Tunbridge Wells this Friday September 20th, 2024… the Subbuteo World Cup that is.
The famous table soccer game returning to the town of its birth, right here in Kent.
Many will already know that the borough has a long association with the game which was invented in 1946 by Langton Green resident Peter Adolph, and early production of Subbuteo also took place in the area.
Around 32 countries are expected to be represented at the international event which takes place over three days, with as many as 64 games taking place simultaneously during the early stages of the tournament which will be centred around the Tunbridge Wells Leisure Centre.
The origins and history of the Subbuteo game will also feature in The Amelia Scott, the new cultural and community facility in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
THE LINE-UP
The Subbuteo World Cup kicks off on Friday, September 20th, 2024, and runs until Sunday, September 22nd. Teams from all corners of the globe, from the UK and Europe to Australia, Japan, and the Americas, will be vying for the coveted trophy.
Friday, September 20th
Subbuteo World Cup – Individual Event (Old Rules Event) – Royal Victoria Shopping Centre, 9am – 6pm
Saturday, September 21st
Eland Cables FISTF World Cup – Individual Events – Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 8am – 8pm
Subbuteo World Cup – Team Event – Royal Victoria Shopping Centre, 10am – 5pm
Subbuteo Flats World Cup – Individual Event – Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 9:30am – 6pm
Sunday, September 22nd
Eland Cables FISTF World Cup – Team Event – Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 8am – 8pm
Subbuteo World Cup Family Fun Day – Royal Victoria Shopping Centre, 9am – 6pm
Head to the Royal Victoria Shopping Centre and the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre for a festive atmosphere filled with Subbuteo action. Witness the international stars compete and soak up the excitement! Entry is free.
Where can I play Subbuteo?
Eager to try your hand at Subbuteo? Head to these locations:
The Amelia Scott, Open Subbuteo Pitches: Throughout the tournament, Amelia will be hosting open pitches where anyone can have a friendly match. Available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the exhibition.
Royal Victoria Place, Subbuteo World Cup Family Fun Day: Don’t miss the chance to play on the same pitches as the champions! The English Subbuteo Association will be hosting a fun day on Sunday, September 22nd, at the Royal Victoria Shopping Centre. This free event is open to all ages and abilities, with expert players on hand to guide and coach newcomers.
Subbuteo Goal Shoot, Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre
Bend it like Beckham in our Subbuteo Goal Shoot game! You’ll find 20 of these dotted within various businesses around Royal Tunbridge Wells this September. They may even be accompanied by the opportunity to win prizes. Keep an eye on our social media channels for locations dotted across the town centre.
More Things to do to celebrate the Subbuteo World Cup
Make your trip to Tunbridge Wells even more memorable with these exciting activities.
Small Subbuteo figurine hunt (yours to keep)
Keep your eyes peeled for 100 hidden Subbuteo figurines scattered around Royal Tunbridge Wells! Want to know the best part? You get to keep these mini figurines as a souvenir.
Follow daily hints on our social media to track them down (Subbuteo hunt starts Friday, September 13th).
Spot the GIANT Gold Subbuteo figurine (competition)
To celebrate the Subbuteo World Cup 2024, RTW Together are giving you ten chances to win a £20 Fenwick voucher! Every day between the 13th and 22nd September, the team will be hiding a giant Subbuteo figure around Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre for you to find. To enter the competition, all you need to do is take a selfie with the figurine and post it on social media (being sure to tag @RTWTogether).
The first ten people to find the figurine will be entered into a prize draw with a new randomly selected winner announced each day!
Look out for hints on:
Instagram @Visit_TunbridgeWells and @RTWTogether
Facebook Visit Tunbridge Wells
