Communities across the UK encouraged to donate pre-loved football boots and help give the beautiful game a second life
Saturday, 3 October 2026 will see all twelve Utilita Energy Hubs across the UK come together to host Football Rebooted Day 2026, a nationwide community event designed to collect pre-loved football boots, raise awareness of the award-winning Football Rebooted campaign, and make football more accessible for families and young people.
Hosted simultaneously at Utilita Energy Hubs in Leith (Edinburgh), Hartlepool, Huddersfield, Blackburn, Sheffield, Derby, Leicester, West Bromwich, Luton, Shirley (Southampton), Gosport and Newport (Isle of Wight), the event will encourage members of the public to donate unwanted football boots that can be refurbished and rehomed through the Football Rebooted initiative.
Since its launch, Football Rebooted has helped thousands of pairs of football boots find a new home, reducing waste and helping remove one of the financial barriers that can prevent children and young people from participating in sport.
Visitors to any Utilita Energy Hub on the day will be invited to donate football boots via dedicated Football Rebooted collection points. In return, donors will have the opportunity to enter prize draws featuring a range of rewards, including football tickets, Utilita Arena tickets, signed shirts, and other household and spot prizes.
The day will also feature a range of interactive football-themed activities and competitions, including games such as ‘Guess the Footballer’ and the ‘Lace Race’, giving participants of all ages even more opportunities to win prizes while supporting a worthwhile cause.
Sam Cook, Senior Marketing Partnerships Manager, at Utilita, said: “Sport participation should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
“Football Rebooted Day is an opportunity for communities across the UK to come together and make a real difference with a simple donation. Every pair of boots collected can help another young player stay involved in the game they love, while also preventing perfectly usable footwear from going to waste.”
The event forms part of Utilita’s ongoing commitment to supporting communities through its nationwide network of Energy Hubs, which provide free advice, guidance and practical support to thousands of people every year.
As well as collecting boots, Football Rebooted Day aims to increase awareness of how individuals, schools, grassroots clubs, businesses and community organisations can get involved in the initiative, including becoming an official Football Rebooted collection point.
Members of the public are encouraged to bring along football boots in good, reusable condition and help kick-start a new journey for boots that might otherwise remain unused at home.
All donated boots will be re-distributed to local football club foundations.
Event Details
Event: Utilita Energy Hubs Football Rebooted Day 2026
Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Locations: All 12 Utilita Energy Hubs across the UK
- Leith Energy Hub: 41 Newkirkgate, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6AA
- Isle of Wight Energy Hub: 121 High Street, Newport, PO30 1TP
- Shirley Energy Hub: 7A Shirley High Street, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 3LR
- Gosport Energy Hub: 67 High Street, Gosport, PO12 1DR
- Luton Energy Hub: Unit 47 Luton Point, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2TD
- West Brom Energy Hub: 3D Astle Park, West Bromwich, B70 8NS
- Leicester Energy Hub: 56 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FB
- Derby Energy Hub: Unit 8 St Peters Street, Mall, Derby, DE1 2NR
- Sheffield Energy Hub: Unit 2, 5 St. James Row, Sheffield, S12EU
- Huddersfield Energy Hub: 71 New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2BQ
- Blackburn Energy Hub: Unit 158, The Mall, 28 King William St, Blackburn, BB1 5AF
- Hartlepool Energy Hub: Unit 1, Jubilee House, York Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9EN
For more information about Football Rebooted and how to get involved, visit www.footballrebooted.co.
