World Cup Activities

World Cup activities in Rotherham town centre

Throughout the World Cup, we're running activities across Rotherham town centre so that you can get involved and celebrate every win. Show your support for the England squad by getting a selfie with our posters on Forge Island. Use #RotherhamWorldCup to share your photos with us!

DateActivityDescriptionTimeLocation
Wednesday 17 June 2026Big FootThe Bureau of Silly Ideas is bringing their signature brand of chaotic joy back to Rotherham as "Michael Foot" — the legendary, 10-foot-tall drivable foot rolls into town. Expect massive laughs, great photo opportunities, and plenty of toe-curling fun. Bring your camera and your best foot puns.12pm-12.45pm, 3.15pm-4pm, 4.15pm-5pmCollege Street, Effingham Street, All Saints Square, Forge Island
Wednesday 17 June 2026Ref Off!Watch out! REF-OFF is coming to Rotherham! Two whacky, whistle-happy referees will be aiming to make sure everyone sticks to the rules of the beautiful game as they bring World Cup fever to the streets of Rotherham. These officious officials will deliver dodgy VAR decisions, ruthless red cards and lots of offsides in this hilarious, interactive street theatre spectacle.12.15pm-1pm, 3.30pm-4.15pm, 4.30pm-5.15pmCollege Street, Effingham Street, All Saints Square, Forge Island
Wednesday 17 June 2026Footy Fun SessionsLook out for world cup celebration pool party sessions across all Rotherham Leisure Centres, including football themed inflatables and water polo goals. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Wednesday 17 June 2026World Cup Colouring CompetitionCrayons at the ready, pick your team, colour their flag and enter this fun competition. Winner at each site will receive a goody bag and a free pass for parents. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Wednesday 17 June 2026The Big Grass Roots Drop InAll Rotherham Leisure Centres will be celebrating our local grass roots football legends welcoming local clubs to come and train and meet our members. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Wednesday 17 June 2026Group ExercisePledge your allegiance to your team on the gym floor by wearing your teams' shirts for our classes where appropriate, and donate to support local organisations. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Wednesday 17 June 2026"Soccercisation" of classesKeep your ears and eyes peeled as football themed movements and exercises will pop up across classes in celebration of the beautiful game. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Tuesday 23 June 2026Ref Off!Watch out! REF-OFF is coming to Rotherham! Two whacky, whistle-happy referees will be aiming to make sure everyone sticks to the rules of the beautiful game as they bring World Cup fever to the streets of Rotherham. These officious officials will deliver dodgy VAR decisions, ruthless red cards and lots of offsides in this hilarious, interactive street theatre spectacle.12.15pm-1pm, 3.30pm-4.15pm, 4.30pm-5.15pmCollege Street, Effingham Street, All Saints Square, Forge Island
Tuesday 23 June 2026Big FootThe Bureau of Silly Ideas is bringing their signature brand of chaotic joy back to Rotherham as "Michael Foot" — the legendary, 10-foot-tall drivable foot rolls into town. Expect massive laughs, great photo opportunities, and plenty of toe-curling fun. Bring your camera and your best foot puns.12pm-12.45pm, 3.15pm-4pm, 4.15pm-5pmCollege Street, Effingham Street, All Saints Square, Forge Island
Tuesday 23 June 2026Footy Fun SessionsLook out for world cup celebration pool party sessions across all Rotherham Leisure Centres, including football themed inflatables and water polo goals. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Tuesday 23 June 2026World Cup Colouring CompetitionCrayons at the ready, pick your team, colour their flag and enter this fun competition. Winner at each site will receive a goody bag and a free pass for parents. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Tuesday 23 June 2026The Big Grass Roots Drop InAll Rotherham Leisure Centres will be celebrating our local grass roots football legends welcoming local clubs to come and train and meet our members. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Tuesday 23 June 2026Group ExercisePledge your allegiance to your team on the gym floor by wearing your teams' shirts for our classes where appropriate, and donate to support local organisations. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Tuesday 23 June 2026"Soccercisation" of classesKeep your ears and eyes peeled as football themed movements and exercises will pop up across classes in celebration of the beautiful game. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Saturday 27 June 2026Ref Off!Watch out! REF-OFF is coming to Rotherham! Two whacky, whistle-happy referees will be aiming to make sure everyone sticks to the rules of the beautiful game as they bring World Cup fever to the streets of Rotherham. These officious officials will deliver dodgy VAR decisions, ruthless red cards and lots of offsides in this hilarious, interactive street theatre spectacle.12.15pm-1pm, 3.30pm-4.15pm, 4.30pm-5.15pmCollege Street, Effingham Street, All Saints Square, Forge Island
Saturday 27 June 2026Library Lions Craft WorkshopJoin Rotherham Libraries to make your own Lion before exploring the Library for stories of fearless and brave Lions and heading off on a trail to find the Yorkshire Pride of Lions from Riverside House to Clifton Park!10am to 11am, 12pm to 1pmRiverside Library
Saturday 27 June 2026Footy FairytalesFooty Fairy Tales is an engaging, family-friendly theatrical and storytelling show created by Yarnbird Arts that mashes up the excitement of football with classic fables. It features interactive live music and catchy songs, following characters like "Cindy-Ella" and "Little Red Riding Hoodie" as they defeat grumpy trolls and chase their dreams on the pitch.12pm-12.55pm, 1.30pm-2.25pmForge Island Amphitheatre
Saturday 27 June 2026Footy Fun SessionsLook out for world cup celebration pool party sessions across all Rotherham Leisure Centres, including football themed inflatables and water polo goals. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Saturday 27 June 2026World Cup Colouring CompetitionCrayons at the ready, pick your team, colour their flag and enter this fun competition. Winner at each site will receive a goody bag and a free pass for parents. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Saturday 27 June 2026The Big Grass Roots Drop InAll Rotherham Leisure Centres will be celebrating our local grass roots football legends welcoming local clubs to come and train and meet our members. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Saturday 27 June 2026Group ExercisePledge your allegiance to your team on the gym floor by wearing your teams' shirts for our classes where appropriate, and donate to support local organisations. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre
Saturday 27 June 2026"Soccercisation" of classesKeep your ears and eyes peeled as football themed movements and exercises will pop up across classes in celebration of the beautiful game. FreeTBCRotherham Leisure Centre