G Adventures “Kicks Off” Away Games: Small-Group Soccer Trips

You don’t need to let your soccer fandom subside once the tournament’s over and everyone’s gone home. For the first time in small-group travel, G Adventures is launching a brand-new series of soccer-themed premium trips. “Away Games” trips are designed to bring soccer enthusiasts together for matchday experiences and a deeper cultural connection in Europe’s greatest soccer cities. 

These soccer-focused trips combine iconic live matches with the immersive cultural experiences and community spirit of like-minded fans. Imagine singing with locals in supporter pubs, celebrating a last-minute goal with fellow travelers after the final whistle, and experiencing a destination through the lens of its football culture. 

A Winning Combination 

Launching in some of Europe’s most legendary soccer destinations, including London, Manchester, Madrid, and Barcelona, Away Games delivers top-shelf matchday experiences, insider access, and cultural immersion. And G Adventures is taking care of securing tickets, planning complex international trips, and game-day logistics so you don’t have to. 

Away Games launches with more than 30 departures, with the first trips kicking off in October 2026 following the release of the English match calendar. Additional Spanish departures will be announced in July 2026 once the Madrid and Barcelona matches are revealed. 

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Book your English soccer match dates now to secure access to some of the world’s most in-demand soccer matches - experiences renowned for selling out in record time!

G Adventures is giving North American fans guaranteed, verified tickets to the world's most electric rivalries, combined with the small-group local immersion G Adventures does best. 

Each Away Games trip is led by a football-loving G Adventures Chief Experience Officer (CEO), whose passion for the sport helps unite the group and bring the local football culture to life. On matchday, fans will enjoy VIP club-level seating, premium lounge access, and hospitality packages while also gaining access to iconic stadiums, including Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge, the legendary homes of Manchester United and Chelsea FC. 

Beyond the main event, itineraries dive deeper into sports heritage and local culture. Travelers will go behind-the-scenes with historic stadium tours, join guided journeys through legendary supporter pubs, and explore each city’s culinary hotspots on local food tours. To experience the true roots of the game, the trips also feature lower-league match experiences among die-hard home supporters. 

And with plenty of built-in free time, you can soak up the city's atmosphere beyond the stadium gates, balancing football fandom with authentic local exploration.

Away Game trips already available: 

Fulham FC: London Beyond the Pitch - For the purist seeking the quintessentially British matchday, this five-day London immersion centers on the country’s most charming and historic riverside ground, Craven Cottage. Guests will watch the action from padded seats in the brand-new Riverside Stand and unwind in the exclusive Markers Lounge, along with a visit from a Fulham club legend. Balancing high-end sports hospitality with deep local culture, the itinerary features a handpicked neighborhood pub crawl, an authentic culinary tour, and a raw, terrace-style lower-league match experience. From USD 2,699 pp based on double occupancy.

Tottenham Hotspur: London, Inside the Game - Built for the fan who wants to experience the bleeding edge of modern sports entertainment, this high-octane itinerary features VIP halfway-line access at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, universally recognized as one of the world's most advanced sports venues. Travellers will enjoy premium multi-level dining options and an architectural behind-the-scenes tour highlighting the ground's famous retractable pitch. The trip perfectly offsets this ultra-modern spectacle with a journey into North London’s grittiest, most passionate grassroots football pubs and local street food hubs. From USD 2,699 pp based on double occupancy.

 Arsenal FC: The Pride of North London - Securing a seat at the Emirates Stadium is currently one of the hardest tasks in global sports, but this itinerary solves the ticket crisis by offering guaranteed, exclusive Club Level seating and full VIP lounge access. Fans will experience the buzzing, electric atmosphere of the title-contending Gunners at the absolute peak of their modern power. The trip blends this highly sought-after game-day experience with a relaxed, self-paced stadium tour, a guided excursion to a local food market, and a traditional afternoon on the terraces at a grassroots National League match. From USD 3,299 pp based on double occupancy.

Chelsea FC: West London to Pitch City - this energetic West London getaway brings travellers face-to-face with the glittering, trophy-laden history of Stamford Bridge. The unmatched matchday experience includes pitchside access before kickoff, premium West Upper seating, a chef’s table dinner, and a complimentary bar with a Chelsea FC legend. Beyond the premium treatment, guests will explore the upscale culinary hotspots of West London and dive into the unfiltered passion of local supporter pubs and lower-league terraces where the cameras aren’t watching. From USD 2,799 pp based on double occupancy.

Manchester City: More Than Matchday - This itinerary offers a genuine Mancunian welcome and unforgettable memories at Etihad Stadium. Bypassing the public queues, fans will watch the tactical masterclasses of one of the world's most successful modern clubs from executive middle-tier seating, complete with premium access to 93:20 - the executive lounge aptly named as a nod to the club’s historic, title-winning goal. The journey includes an immersive, state-of-the-art stadium tour featuring a virtual message from a club legend, and a walk through the famous glass tunnel. Outside the stadium gates, the trip celebrates Manchester’s legendary music and culinary culture with a deep dive into the Northern Quarter, led by a local guide. From USD 2,499 pp based on double occupancy.

Manchester United: From the Stands to the Streets - This itinerary answers the ultimate bucket-list dream for global football fans by opening the doors to the "Theatre of Dreams." Guests will bypass the lengthy ballot lines to secure luxury padded seats in Old Trafford’s coveted North East Quadrant, and walk in the footsteps of United legends with visits to the dressing room, famous tunnel, and pitchside dugouts. Outside the iconic stadium gates, fans will explore the rich industrial heritage of Manchester, visit legendary supporter pubs alongside their CEO, and taste the city's hidden culinary hotspots. From $2,699 pp based on double occupancy.

True to G Adventures’ community tourism ethos, Away Games is designed to connect travelers not only to the sport they love, but also to the people, neighbourhoods and local cultures that make football such a powerful global language.

About G Adventures

Since 1990, when social entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip set out to change the way people see the world, G Adventures has been leading the way in community tourism and small-group adventure travel. With more than 1,000 life-changing trips in 100 countries across all seven continents, the company helps travelers connect deeply with local people, cultures, landscapes, and wildlife, all while having a blast.

But it doesn’t stop there. ‘G for Good’ social impact commitments ensure every journey supports local communities, with over 130 community tourism projects powered by its non-profit partner, Planeterra, and industry-first Ripple Score, which tracks how much of the company’s travelers’ money stays local. And through its Trees for Days initiative, G Adventures has planted over 5 million trees (and counting).

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