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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.
Solent, traditionally famous for hosting the international sailing event in 'Cowes Week', welcomed enthusiastic Subbuteo players at the Hedge End Social Club on Sunday 15 May for an 'Open WASPA'.
Varney and company took to conducting bases in Mallorca on the 7 / 8 May. The enthusiastic flickers flew to Spain for a busman's holiday of sorts. Subbuteo business as usual by day, release by night.
Something for EVERYBODY under the 'flick to kick' umbrella! Paradise for collectors and players of all codes. Heaven in Haverhill for like minds and enthusiastic flickers.
Players are invited to compete for ENGLAND in the inaugural FISTF Old Subbuteo World Cup in Rome this Autumn, and instantly become LEGENDS OF THE FALL!
Andrew Henly answers the Player Profile
So finally after Covid forced cancellation 2 years ago Subbuteo Passion in association with Top Spin can announce the biggest Subbuteo Collectors Fair of 2022 - CONFIRMED. SUNDAY 29th May 2022 put in your diaries.
Aaron Skinner beats Colin Fletcher in the Wolverhampton WASPA FINAL, 2-0. And Brendan Ashley edged Shaun Dunne 1-0 in the Plate Final.
Six lions booked for Rome. Of World Cup goals, they're dreaming.
ENGLAND WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
The ROAD TO ROME for the best of the best will involve SWISS SYSTEM QUALIFIERS at Stanway Rovers Football Club in March. The weekend 19th / 20th will determine who represents ENGLAND in the World Cup.
Elliott Bellefontaine and The Glide Slide Chip & Dip club have won the Glasgow IO after a superbly organised event by Tom Burns and David Gladman. Elliott Bellefontaine bounced back from a first round loss to Steve Bennett in their group encounter to take the Glasgow International Open final 3-1 against Steve.
The English Subbuteo Association is delighted to announce that we will be hosting the Subbuteo World Cup 2024 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. This is fantastic news for our game during the 75th anniversay of when the game was first invented by Peter Adolph.
The English Subbuteo Association is delighted to announce that we will be hosting the Subbuteo World Cup 2024 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. This is fantastic news for our game during the 75th anniversay of when the game was first invented by Peter Adolph.
Shaun Dunne answers the Player Profile
Back in May 2021, ESA Board member Stewart Grant was invited to come and discuss Subbuteo on the filler part of Bargain Hunt on BBC with Charlie Ross. All thanks to the great work by Tim Weeks after he joined Stewart and boys on Netflicks The Subbuteo Show.
Manchester Subbuteo Club have linked up nicely with the National Football Museum and look set to score on Saturday 5th February with its latest promotion of the beautiful game. The proactive table football club are extending an open invitation to any flickers with aspirations to come and join them going forward, from 11am to 3pm.
ELLIOT BELLEFONTAINE hit a staggering THIRTY THREE GOALS in just 7 games to win the first FISTF International Open of the new year at Haverhill!
JOHN TURPIN fired his way to the HAVERHILL WASPA title, but needed to edge two opponents on shots in the knock out phase. Holding his nerve against Terry Arnold and Danny Lilley, Turpin also beat Nick Pearson by a solitary goal to reach the final.
The English Subbuteo Association is delighted to announce that we will be hosting the Subbuteo World Cup 2024 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. This is fantastic news for our game during the 75th anniversay of when the game was first invented by Peter Adolph.
The latest edition of the Subbuteo News is now available for all paid ESA members. The final edition of the year includes special features on Worthing Fivestar, The joy of collecting by Peter Upton and much more......
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.
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!!