Kick for Young Lives vs Cancer 2026

Grab your boots, dust off your finest moves and practice that team huddle. KICK for Young Lives vs Cancer is back for 2026 and we can't wait to see you.

The money raised by this event will help to support children and young people facing cancer and their families.

Think you can beat your local pub rivals? Waiting for an opportunity to show off your skills? Now’s your chance!

This September, J D Wetherspoon pubs across the UK will compete in KICK for Young Lives vs Cancer. Teams will battle it out in regional heats for a place in the Wembley final, where we’ll crown the national champions.

How it works:

Form a team of 5–8 players in your pub, and have each member register individually.
Fundraise £251 throughout August and September to support your team’s entry to the tournament.
Play at your chosen regional venue on Sunday 13 September.
A £12 entry fee will be deducted automatically from your September payslip.

All registered pubs will receive an information pack two weeks before the event with all the information you need.

Registration deadline: Friday 21 August 2026

Republic of Ireland pubs:

Fundraising supports Laura Lynn. No salary deduction will be made—your €12 donation will be collected and banked in your pub ahead of 14th September.

Why it matters

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it impacts their whole family—emotionally, socially and financially.

Young Lives vs Cancer provides vital support through specialist social workers, offering tailored emotional, practical and financial help.

By playing the beautiful game, you’re helping to ensure that children and young people with cancer get the right care and support at the right time.

Kick 2026

Please note, every team member needs to complete this registration form.

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email address(Required)

What is your personal JDW employee number? (This is the seven digit number found under 'My Details' on MyJDW or on your payslip)(Required)

Please select your pub number and name(Required)

If you're unsure of your pub number, ask your team on MyChat, or this can be found on your payslip under Employee Info - Pay Group. If your pub is not on the list please email jd.wetherspoon@younglivesvscancer.org.uk

Select which venue you would like to attend (based on General Manager/nearest location)(Required)

If your pub has more than one team please select team A, B or C

Are you a Team Captain?(Required)

Yes, that's me

Nope, not me

Email address

Please read the terms and conditions of taking part in KICK 2026 before ticking the box below. Please note: If you are attending Astropark Coolock, we will get in touch with an additional form for you to sign.

I hereby confirm I have read and accept the adult indemnity form on the terms and conditions (link above) for participating in the J D Wetherspoon 2026 KICK for Young Lives vs Cancer event.