100% FREEThe Football Academy trial — Meydan, District One
Try an introductory football session with skills, teamwork and age-group coaching at TFA’s Meydan venue.
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Meydan, Dubai · District One, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, Al Merkadh, Dubai; confirm the football pitch meeting point with TFA
Follow organiser directions for the exact entrance.
When to go
By appointment; book with TFA to confirm a free age-group session and time.
Registration required. Check the organiser for remaining spaces.
Who can go
Ages 4–18 · Children aged 4–18
The venue-specific introduction explicitly gives ages 4–18. General academy sections show different age bands, so confirm the appropriate session directly before travel.
Check age guidanceWhat’s free & what to know
- New players only. Book the free introductory trial specifically and confirm the age-group session time before travel.
- The first session requires no payment; continuing with paid coaching is optional. Confirm what ordinary sportswear to bring.
- The venue introduction advertises ages 4–18, while other academy sections show different age bands. Confirm eligibility with TFA; the main enquiry form begins at ages 5–6.
- The provider’s map points to The Hamptons Café at District One as a nearby landmark. Confirm the football pitch and meeting point with TFA; the pin is approximate.
Sources & photo credit
Last successfully checked 2 Oct 2026. Availability can change; check with the organiser before travelling.
Current branch page and academy policy explicitly offer every new player a free introduction with no payment needed. The specific school/venue is still listed. Preserve branch age range and published age conflicts; coach confirmation is required before visiting.
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