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Latest 29 May 2026 · 9 min read · League Guide

National League groundhopping guide: clubs, grounds and planning tips

A practical National League groundhopping guide: why tier five works so well, how to choose fixtures, and which club and stadium pages to start with.

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28 May 2026 · 7 min · Stadium Guide

Westfalenstadion: the complete matchday guide for visiting fans

Practical guide to visiting Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion. Covering the Yellow Wall, transport, tickets, atmosphere, and what to log in Footbeen.

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27 May 2026 · 12 min read · Stadium Guide

Old Trafford: the complete matchday guide for visiting fans

First time at Old Trafford? Visiting-fan guide to tickets, tram routes, pubs, away end, Stretford End, and Manchester United matchday.

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26 May 2026 · 6 min · Travel Guide

Football matches near Berlin this weekend: how to find good games by train

A practical guide to finding football matches near Berlin by train, with route planning, backup fixtures, ticket checks, and Footbeen logging tips.

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25 May 2026 · 12 min · League Guide

The Bundesliga matchday food and beer guide: where to eat at every ground

A practical fan guide to food, beer, cashless systems, cup deposits, and groundhopping weekends at every Bundesliga stadium.

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24 May 2026 · 6 min · Tool Guide

Football matches near London this weekend: how to find good games by train

How to find football matches near London this weekend by train, from quick nearby grounds to longer day trips.

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24 May 2026 · 9 min read · Challenge

The football groundhopping passport: how many countries have you watched in?

A country-counting groundhopping challenge: rules, starter nations, harder tiers, and how to track every football trip.

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23 May 2026 · 8 min read · Travel Guide

Salford City vs Notts County: League Two play-off final 2026 Wembley guide

Salford City face Notts County at Wembley in the 2026 League Two play-off final: kick-off, TV, fan zones, travel tips and promotion storylines.

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23 May 2026 · 8 min read · Travel Guide

Bolton vs Stockport: League One play-off final 2026 Wembley guide

Bolton face Stockport at Wembley in the 2026 League One play-off final: kick-off, TV, fan zones, travel warnings and the promotion storylines.

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23 May 2026 · 8 min read · Travel Guide

Hull City vs Middlesbrough: Championship play-off final 2026 Wembley guide

Hull City face Middlesbrough at Wembley in the 2026 Championship play-off final: kick-off, Southampton twist, fan zones, storylines and travel tips.

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14 May 2026 · 7 min read · Getting Started

Football matches this weekend: how to find games near you and make them count

How to find football matches this weekend near you, from local clubs and women's football to European trips, then log them in Footbeen.

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14 May 2026 · 8 min read · Travel Guide

How to plan a two-match football weekend without turning it into chaos

A practical guide to planning a two-match or three-match football weekend, with route strategy, buffers, ticket discipline and Footbeen tracking.

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14 May 2026 · 9 min read · Ticket Guide

How Premier League away tickets work: allocations, loyalty points and official routes

A practical explainer for new and overseas fans on Premier League away tickets, allocations, loyalty points, official channels and resale caution.

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14 May 2026 · 8 min read · Travel Guide

Major football finals 2026 calendar: dates, venues and planning notes for fans

A fan-focused 2026 football finals calendar with official dates, venues, ticket-source discipline and trip-planning advice.

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14 May 2026 · 9 min read · Ticket Guide

How to avoid football ticket scams: a practical checklist for match-going fans

A practical guide to spotting football ticket scams, checking official sources and avoiding fake PDFs, social sellers and risky resale promises.

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14 May 2026 · 11 min read · Travel Guide

Champions League final trip without a ticket: how fans still do it

An honest guide to travelling for the 2026 Champions League final in Budapest without a ticket: official caution, fan zones, scams and trip planning.

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14 May 2026 · 13 min read · Travel Guide

World Cup 2026 host cities ranked for travelling fans

Footbeen's practical ranking of World Cup 2026 host cities for travelling fans, from logistics and stadium access to city-break appeal.

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13 May 2026 · 10 min read · Ticket Guide

Euro 2028 tickets and host cities guide: official UEFA routes, safety and UK-Ireland planning

An honest Euro 2028 ticket and host-city guide: UEFA ticket routes, scam warnings, Cardiff opener, Wembley final and stadium tracking.

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13 May 2026 · 11 min read · Ticket Guide

World Cup 2026 tickets guide: official FIFA routes, safety and host-city planning

An honest World Cup 2026 ticket guide: official FIFA ticket routes, safety checks, host-city planning and how to track stadiums.

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13 May 2026 · 10 min read · Ticket Guide

Champions League Final 2026 tickets: official routes and Budapest guide

Champions League Final 2026 tickets guide: official UEFA routes, finalist allocations, scam warnings and safe Budapest planning.

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12 May 2026 · 9 min read · Stadium Guide

Champions League Final 2026 guide: PSG vs Arsenal at Puskás Aréna, Budapest

A practical guide to the 2026 Champions League final: PSG vs Arsenal, Puskás Aréna, Budapest, official ticket safety and travel notes.

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12 May 2026 · 13 min read · Stadium Guide

Euro 2028 stadiums: every confirmed host venue in the UK and Ireland

A practical football fan's guide to the nine UEFA Euro 2028 stadiums, official ticket routes and UK/Ireland route planning.

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12 May 2026 · 14 min read · Stadium Guide

FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums: the complete host venue guide for football travellers

A practical guide to every FIFA World Cup 2026 host stadium, official ticket routes and travel planning across Canada, Mexico and the USA.

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3 May 2026 · 13 min read · Stadium Guide

Anfield: the complete matchday guide for visiting fans

First time at Anfield? Everything you need to know — getting in, where the away end is, pre-match pubs, transport from Lime Street, and what the city does on a matchday.

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3 May 2026 · 12 min read · Travel Guide

The best football derbies in Europe — and how to plan attending one

Real talk on which European football derbies are worth the airfare. Atmosphere, ticket strategy, safety, and the practical side of planning a derby trip from outside the country.

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3 May 2026 · 11 min read · Stadium Guide

Champions League final stadiums 2026-2030: venues and 2030 status

Champions League final stadiums from 2026 to 2030: confirmed 2026/2027 venues, 2028/2029 bidding status and the honest 2030 answer.

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28 April 2026 · 12 min read · Travel

Football away days by train: the best rail-connected stadiums in England

The best English football grounds you can reach by train — station to turnstile in under 15 minutes. Plus how to save money on rail tickets.

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28 April 2026 · 10 min read · Getting Started

Women's football groundhopping: WSL stadiums, tickets, and why attendance is booming

WSL attendance has tripled in three years. Here's how to start groundhopping women's football — stadiums, tickets, atmosphere, and what to expect.

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28 April 2026 · 11 min read · Essay

Non-league groundhopping: why the lower pyramid is the real experience

League Two, National League, and below. Why groundhoppers keep going back to non-league football and the stadiums you should visit first.

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26 April 2026 · 9 min read · Essay

What happens when you start tracking every match you attend

You think you remember every match. You don't. What tracking reveals about your football life — the patterns, the numbers, and the memories you'd otherwise lose.

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26 April 2026 · 10 min read · Essay

Strava for football: why groundhopping deserves its own app

Runners have Strava. Film fans have Letterboxd. Football fans who actually go to matches had nothing good — until now. Why tracking your football journey matters.

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26 April 2026 · 14 min read · Travel

European groundhopping: 10 weekend routes with 2+ stadiums per trip

Ten practical weekend routes across Europe — each covering two or more stadiums in a single trip. Real costs, fixture planning, and the matches that justify the flights.

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25 April 2026 · 7 min read · Lists & Rankings

Is Futbology free? What you get (and what costs extra)

Futbology offers a free tier and a premium subscription. Here is exactly what is free, what is locked behind the paywall, and whether the premium is worth it.

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25 April 2026 · 12 min read · Lists & Rankings

20 football stadiums you must visit before you die

The definitive bucket list of football stadiums every fan should experience at least once — from the Maracana to Anfield, the Bombonera to Signal Iduna Park.

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25 April 2026 · 9 min read · Lists & Rankings

Footbeen vs Futbin: similar names, completely different football apps

Footbeen and Futbin sound alike but do completely different things. One tracks real matches you attend, the other is an EA FC companion. Here's the breakdown.

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25 April 2026 · 10 min read · Travel

How to get football tickets abroad: a complete guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about buying football tickets in another country — from official club sites to resellers, memberships, and matchday tips.

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25 April 2026 · 12 min read · Essay

I run a software company with 30 engineers. I built this app with AI and none of them.

A tech founder who hasn't written code in years built a production app with 25,000 stadiums and 1M+ matches — using only AI. No designers, no developers, no QA.

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23 April 2026 · 11 min read · Travel

Groundhopping on a budget: how to see 10 stadiums for under £500

Ten stadiums, five countries, under £500. A real budget groundhopping itinerary across Europe — flights, accommodation, tickets, and the matches that make it worthwhile.

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23 April 2026 · 12 min read · Essay

The 20 football stadiums that will change by 2030

New football stadiums and rebuilds by 2030: Camp Nou, Everton, San Siro, Stamford Bridge, Villa Park and the projects changing matchdays.

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23 April 2026 · 10 min read · Essay

Why do football fans go to away games? The psychology of the away day

Away days cost money, time, and energy. So why do hundreds of thousands of fans do it every weekend? The psychology behind football's most irrational habit.

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22 April 2026 · 9 min read · Getting Started

Your first away day: a nervous fan's guide to going alone

Never been to an away match? Nervous about going alone? Here's everything you need to know — from buying tickets to finding the pub to surviving the journey home.

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22 April 2026 · 11 min read · Lists & Rankings

Best football atmospheres in Europe: 10 stadiums ranked

The best football atmospheres in Europe, ranked by matchday intensity: Dortmund, Anfield, Napoli, Marseille, Celtic Park, San Siro and more.

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22 April 2026 · 10 min read · City Guide

Football in Barcelona: Camp Nou, Montjuic, and the city that rebuilt its stadium

Barcelona is rebuilding Camp Nou into the largest stadium in Europe. Your guide to watching football in the city — tickets, travel, Espanyol, and the new ground.

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21 April 2026 · 11 min read · League Guide

Ligue 1 stadium guide: every ground worth visiting in France

The complete guide to Ligue 1 stadiums — from the Parc des Princes to the Vélodrome. Atmospheres, tickets, travel tips, and which grounds belong on your list.

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21 April 2026 · 10 min read · City Guide

Football in Liverpool: Anfield, Goodison Park, and a city that breathes the game

Your complete guide to Anfield, Goodison Park, matchday pubs, tickets, and planning a football weekend in Liverpool — a city where the game is everything.

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21 April 2026 · 10 min read · Lists & Rankings

Futbology vs Footbeen: which stadium tracker is right for you?

A detailed comparison of Futbology and Footbeen — two of the most popular groundhopping apps. Coverage, features, price, and which one fits your style of tracking.

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20 April 2026 · 12 min read · Lists & Rankings

Football stadium bucket list: 25 grounds to visit before you die

The 25 most iconic football stadiums in the world — from the Maracana to Anfield, the Bombonera to Camp Nou. Every ground that belongs on your lifetime bucket list.

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20 April 2026 · 10 min read · 92 Club

How to complete the 92 Club in 2026: tips from groundhoppers

Practical strategies for visiting all 92 English football league grounds — planning routes, budgeting, tackling the hardest grounds, and tracking your progress.

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20 April 2026 · 11 min read · League Guide

Serie A stadium guide: every ground worth visiting in Italy

The complete guide to Serie A stadiums — from San Siro to the Maradona. Atmospheres, tickets, travel tips, and which Italian grounds deserve a spot on your bucket list.

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20 April 2026 · 10 min read · League Guide

Champions League away days: the ultimate travel guide

Planning a Champions League away trip? Here's everything you need — the best stadiums, atmosphere rankings, travel tips, and how to make the most of European nights.

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17 April 2026 · 10 min read · League Guide

Championship away days: the complete guide to England's second tier

The Championship is the best league in England for away days — cheap tickets, real atmosphere, and 24 grounds to tick off. Here's your complete guide.

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17 April 2026 · 9 min read · City Guide

Football in Manchester: Old Trafford, the Etihad, and a city built on the game

Manchester is a two-club city with world-famous stadiums. Here's how to visit Old Trafford and the Etihad — tickets, travel, pubs, and the Manchester derby.

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17 April 2026 · 11 min read · City Guide

Football in London: every stadium, how to get tickets, and the best matchdays

London has more top-flight football clubs than any city on earth. Here's your guide to every ground, getting tickets, and planning a matchday in the capital.

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17 April 2026 · 11 min read · Lists & Rankings

Best groundhopping apps in 2026: 7 stadium trackers compared

Best groundhopping apps in 2026 compared: Futbology alternatives, free stadium trackers, 92 Club apps, maps, stats and match logging.

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17 April 2026 · 9 min read · League Guide

Bundesliga away days: a guide to watching football in Germany

Germany has the best matchday experience in Europe — cheap tickets, standing terraces, and world-class atmosphere. Here's how to plan a Bundesliga trip.

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17 April 2026 · 9 min read · League Guide

Football travel: a fan's guide to watching La Liga in Spain

How to plan a football trip to Spain — La Liga tickets, the best stadiums to visit, travel between cities, and what makes Spanish matchdays unique.

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17 April 2026 · 12 min read · League Guide

Premier League stadium guide: every ground ranked for matchday atmosphere (2026)

A matchday guide to every Premier League ground — atmosphere, getting there, where to eat, and what makes each stadium special.

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16 April 2026 · 7 min read · Getting Started

How to track every football match you've attended (and why you should start now)

Most fans forget half the matches they've been to. Here's how to build a complete matchday diary — from ticket stubs to apps — and why it matters.

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16 April 2026 · 9 min read · Getting Started

How to plan a football away day: the complete guide

Everything you need to plan a football away day — tickets, travel, budget, matchday timing, and how to make it a trip worth remembering.

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16 April 2026 · 10 min read · Lists & Rankings

15 football stadiums in Europe every fan should visit (2026 bucket list)

The best European football stadiums to visit as a fan — from Old Trafford to San Siro. A groundhopper's bucket list with practical tips.

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16 April 2026 · 10 min read · 92 Club

The 92 Club: complete guide to visiting every English Football League ground (2026)

The 92 Club: visit every Premier League, Championship, League One, and League Two ground. How it works, how to start, how to track your progress.

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16 April 2026 · 8 min read · Getting Started

What is groundhopping? A complete beginner's guide (2026)

Groundhopping means visiting as many football stadiums as possible and logging every match you attend. Here's what it is, where it came from, and how to start.

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