Five-a-side football tournament 2026 (Ipswich)
The much-anticipated RTPI East of England Tournament returns for 2026, bringing together planning and built environment professionals for an evening of friendly competition, networking and team spirit. Kindly sponsored by Ceres Property LLP, this popular annual event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues across the region in a relaxed, sociable setting.
Teams will compete for a range of awards, including:
- Best save
- Best goal
- Golden boot
- Player of the tournament
Tickets include:
- Pre-match Lucozade/Water
- Winners' cup and finalist medals
What you'll gain:
- Connect with planning and built environment professionals from across the region in a relaxed, informal setting
- Strengthen relationships with colleagues and expand your professional network
- Take part in a fun and inclusive team-based activity that promotes wellbeing and collaboration
- Celebrate achievements and recognise talent through friendly competition
Teams should consist of 7-8 players working in planning or a related built environment profession. We welcome teams of all compositions, including all-male, all-female and mixed teams.
Getting to the venue
Goals Ipswich’s offices are located within the Suffolk New College site on College Drive, just off Grimwade Street in central Ipswich.
By train: Ipswich Station is around a 20–25‑minute walk away, while Derby Road Station is approximately 15 minutes on foot.
By bus: The venue is close to several bus routes serving Suffolk New College, including routes 114, 118, 15A, 64, and 70.
By car: You’ll find several car parks nearby, and the Suffolk New College site itself includes on‑site parking facilities.
By taxi: Taxis can drop you off directly on Grimwade Street, just a short distance—roughly 50–100 metres, from the entrance to the venue.
Before you set off, it's worth checking for any updates – e.g. ongoing roadworks in the area that might affect your journey.
Access and inclusion
We're committed to making sure everyone has a great experience at our events. Once you've booked, we'll get in touch to talk through any access needs or requirements you might have. If you have any questions in the meantime, just contact fay.benton@rtpi.org.uk – we're here to help.
