Mental Health World Cup 2024

What to expect

Food and Drink

There will also be food and drink available all day from stalls and the QPR bar. However spectators are also permitted to bring in food and drink from outside for this event.

Fun for all the Family

The Mental Health World Cup is a family friendly event with activities throughout the day for children of all ages.

During the afternoon, kids will get a chance to play on this premier league pitch with a beat the keeper challenge led by a CALM ambassador. QPR training staff will also be offering kids training throughout the afternoon.

Timings for the day:

• 8:45 - 9:15 - doors open to spectators
• 9:30 - Kick Off - all 40 five-aside teams will compete in a series of 12 minute matches throughout the day.
• 13:13 - Break with a talk from Mental Health World Cup founder, Giancarlo, and an amazing charity auction.
• 14:30 - knockout stage and kids activities begin. All spectators get a chance to take to the pitch with a beat the keeper challenge and kids training sessions from QPR.
• 15:05 - Break and talk from CALM staff.
• 15:55 - Final match of the day followed by presentation or awards and raffle draw.

From 16:00 to 17:00 volunteers will be clearing up the pitches and getting ready for the celebrity match.

• 17:00 - Celebs begin warming up on the pitch. This is a great chance to catch a glimpse and maybe a photo with celebs including ex pros Marvin Sordell and Leon McKenzie, Blue Peter's Richie Driss, and many others.
• 18:00 - Celebrity Match kick off
• 18:45 - 19:00 - Half Time
• 19:45 Full time followed by presentation and trophies.