Ron Gordon Football Classic 2026: FAQs

On Saturday May 23 the Hibernian Community Foundation will be hosting the Ron Gordon Football Classic from Easter Road Stadium for the first time ever! If you have any questions about the day, read below!

How do I sign up? 

Click here to sign up for the Junior Play on the Pitch Camp. 

Click here to sign up for the Walking Football Festival and the Adults Football Festival. For these two festivals, you must sign up as a team. 

 

Who can play? 

The Ron Gordon Football Classic welcomes all ages and abilities. The day will feature a junior football camp, a festival for Walking Football and an adults football festival for footballers over the age of 16. 

 

What are the timings for the day? 

The junior football camp starts at 9am and runs through until 11.00am. There will then be a break while the pitch is changed for the Walking Football Festival, which kisks off at 1.30pm until 3.30pm. The adultsfestival begins at 4pm, concluding at 8.30pm under the lights. 

 

How much does it cost? 

To participate in the junior football camp, it will cost £30 per participant. The Walking Football Festival is priced per team, with the price set at £120 per team. The Adults Festival is priced at £400 per team. You must sign up as a team for the Walking Football Festival and the Adults Festival. 

 

What is the format of the Adults Festival? 

The Adults Football Festival will be a 7-aside festival format, with teams allowed a maximum of 11 players. Each team will play seven games, playing each side once. 

  

Where does the money from my entry go? 

Your entry fee will go to supporting the Hibernian Community Foundation’s annual programmes and activities. Through the year, we support members of the Leith and wider Edinburgh Community affected by social isolation, hunger, physical challenges, financial struggles and aging. HFC runs over 10 activities a week from the Community Hub in Easter Road Stadium’s Famous Five Stand, as well as three community meals a week and two multicultural community meals a month. 

HCF also provide footballing opportunities for all those wishing to play the beautiful game. Whether you’re a junior on your journey to becoming tomorrow’s superstar through the Hibernian Community Club, wish to participant in Walking Football to keep your passion for the game alive, want to participate in a football programme specially designed for those with autism with our Team United team, or looking to keep busy in school holidays with our Player Development Camps, we are proud about our commitment to offering Football For All. 

 

What is the Hibernian FC Open Door Day? 

The Hibernian FC Open Door Day is a day dedicated to season ticket holders and loyal supporters who are eager to drop in to Easter Road to peel back the curtain and go behind the scenes of the home of Hibs. On the day, attendees will have the chance to take short tours of the change room, tunnel, and hospitality areas, as well as activations setup on the pitch for younger fans. To find out more about Hibernian FC Open-Door-Day, stay tuned to the club’s social channels.

 

Who do I contact if I want to know more?

Contact [email protected] if you have any more questions and we will do our best to help.

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