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The English Subbuteo Association (ESA) is your No1 Resource for access to Subbuteo Tournaments, Announcements, FISTF / WASPA Rankings, Subbuteo Clubs, Match Videos, Equipment, Playing Rules and the latest Subbuteo Table Soccer News from around the World.
The ESA which was formerly known as the ESTFA dates back to the 1960s (ETSA) and has developed dramatically since the early days of Subbuteo Flats, Lightweight and Heavyweight figures. Whether you are an enthusiast, collector or a competitive Subbuteo player, our website will provide you with all of the information you need about the popular table soccer game today.
We are proud to announce that we will be hosting our inaugural FISTF Open International Tournament. Having successfully hosted the much heralded and acclaimed Subbuteofest21, we now open our doors to the international community and look forward to providing a first class Sports tournament that will be remembered by all for many a year. We would like to extend our thanks to our sponsor, The Wobbly Hobby Shop and for the support of the English Subbuteo Association in bringing this event to fruition. Also, Our very own Jason Mitchel for his superb poster ????
FISTF CALENDAR EVENTS 2021 / 2022. The FISTF calendar is already taking shape for the new season.
Renishaw - Old Subbuteo Advanced Rules Tournament supported by the ESA and WASPA. The event includes a Collectors Fair.
The Wobbly Hobby League Subbuteo team event is to be held in Redhill, Surrey, on 13th/14th November. The UK Club League and will be an annual team event, played over 2 days. Year 1 will determine places 1-16. Ideally the League can be hosted by a different UK Club each year, but this is still to be confirmed. This years event will be hosted by Surrey Saracens SC.
The Welsh Sports Table Football Association are pleased to announce they will be holding a FISTF International Open in Wrexham on Saturday 16th October 2021. Entries open until 14th October.
The latest edition of Subbuteo News (August / September is now available to view online, featuring articles from Keith Littler (Why Subbuteo) and Simon Goodman (Surrey Saracens).
Richard Roper a West Midlands based player and enthusiast since 1975 answers the ESA Player Profile.
Congratulations to Phil Holmes for winning SUBBUTEOFEST21. Phil beat Simon Goodman on shots in a close final, played with flat figures. The event was visited by over 150 people during the day, bringing solo players, tournament players, stadium builders, painters and collectors together to celebrate our beautiful game.
The English Subbuteo Association is pleased to announce a new strategic affiliation with games and puzzles specialist University Games. The English Subbuteo Association has already achieved record registrations this year with a significant amount of interest showing in the game of Subbuteo during lockdown. The affiliation with University Games formulates the foundation for supporting the continued growth within the voluntary and commercial world of both organisations.
A new Subbuteo Club was launched in August........in a Micropub and it was absolute bedlam. We turned a Tuesday into a Saturday. Check out this super video from Youbbuteo
The Derry open took place on Saturday in Northern Ireland. Organizers had great support for the tournament with 5 players travelling from England and 2 from Wales. in total 15 players were taking part. Tournament favourite, Elliot Bellefontaine, proved his high fee for playing in Austria with a well deserved win over Rudi Peterschinnig of Harrow in the final.
An exciting UK team event is planned for November, with club teams from England, Scotland, Wales, and now Gibraltar. English Subbuteo Association Vice Chairman Alan Lee also said it was hoped teams from the Irish Associations would also commit.
We are pleased to announce the latest post lockdown Subbuteo tournament schedule for 2021. These events are subject to change.
It was the 4th August 2016. I’d just finished my tea and was sitting merrily scrolling through the latest facebook nonsense, expecting to find nothing but maybe mild amusement. Little did I know that a few moments later, I’d be starting an amazing journey. One that would, so far, take me all over the country, to Northern Ireland, Scotland and Portugal and make countless new friends along the way.
BREAKING NEWS- Bristol Subbuteo Club and Manchester Table Football Club confirmed for the Wobbly Hobby League. There are now 11 Clubs confirmed for the team event to be held in Redhill, Surrey, on 13th/14th November.
The ESA are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Goodman as General Secretary. Simon has a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for the game and is someone who adds a new dimension to our voluntary organisation.
The Do it for Defib campaign was launched in May 2018 to help save more lives from life threatening situations. ESA member Alan Crampton is supporting this great cause in a unique way by selling seats within his fantastic replica micro Subbuteo stadium of Villa Park......read more........
Welcome to Episode 7 of the ESA Subbuteo TV show. Our latest episode includes two very special guests from the World of Subbuteo. Carlos Flores (Spain) and Vasco Guimaraes (Portugal) who are both Former World Champions and regarded by many as two of the best players the World has ever seen.
The latest edition of Subbuteo News (August / September is now available to view online, featuring articles from Keith Littler (Why Subbuteo) and Simon Goodman (Surrey Saracens).
The ESA are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Goodman as General Secretary. Simon has a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for the game and is someone who adds a new dimension to our voluntary organisation.
The ESA are delighted to announce that Mike Parnaby has rejoined the board as a Consultant. Mike started his interest in the game at the ripe old age of 13 in 1976. In 1978 Mike formed Stokesley SC '78, and this club has continued since but under different names, currently NETFA Brigantes.
SUBBUTEO NEWS- The wait is almost over for the re-release of this iconic publication. Issue 1 will be available as a FREE DOWNLOADABLE PDF from the English Subbuteo Association website, from early next week. Issue 2 will only be available to members. MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO ALL! you don’t have to be English to enjoy the benefits of membership. EVERYBODY IS WELCOME, COME AND JOIN THE FUN!!
As with many organisations the global pandemic has presented us all with significant challenges for hosting events over the past year and we are all looking forward to a phase of normality over the coming months ahead.
The ESA website is pleased to announce that all registered paid users can now create and publish their own tournaments for FREE. This feature is open to any registered paid user / donater (including non ESA) and is available within the members area > my tournaments.
We are very pleased to announce the new Board for the English Subbuteo Association (ESA).