The Football Academy: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream For Kids
Following the young players at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. Nail-biting tournaments, game-changing goals, big-name club players and stars of social.
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Upcoming Releases
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Whatever It Takes
Series 4
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9. Whatever It Takes
Eli's tested to the max in the Netherlands, under-16s attacker Nolwen prepares for a cup semi-final, and Jenna Schillaci takes on Konan in Skill Showdown.
⏱ 22 mins
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Your Time
Mon 12 Oct · 16:40
UK
Mon 12 Oct · 16:40
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Return of the Reks
Series 4
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10. Return of the Reks
Goalkeeper Reks, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur Foundation's cerebral palsy (CP) team, has earned himself an England trial at St George's Park. Nolwen must hold her nerve at the penalty spot.
⏱ 22 mins
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Your Time
Tue 13 Oct · 16:40
UK
Tue 13 Oct · 16:40
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Drama of the Cup
Series 4
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11. Drama of the Cup
Kaiden battles for a scholarship in a heatwave. Goalie Reks competes for glory in the Cerebral Palsy (CP) Challenge Trophy at St George's Park. Spurs legend Sandro takes on Eli in Skill Showdown.
⏱ 22 mins
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Your Time
Wed 14 Oct · 16:40
UK
Wed 14 Oct · 16:40
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Just Keep Winning
Series 4
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12. Just Keep Winning
Can Eliza and Ava win four games in a row and get to the final? Nathan is buzzing to find out about bees before his match, and Lenna Gunning-Willliams takes on Albie in Skill Showdown.
⏱ 22 mins
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Your Time
Thu 15 Oct · 16:40
UK
Thu 15 Oct · 16:40
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Upcoming Release
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Must Win
Series 4
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13. Must Win
Elijah is fishing for a big catch before facing Orient in his big match. Eliza and Ava fight for a place in the final at Warwick, and Jenna Schillaci takes on Alex in Skill Showdown.
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Your Time
Mon 19 Oct · 16:40
UK
Mon 19 Oct · 16:40
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Upcoming Release
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Fresh Trim for the Win
Series 4
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14. Fresh Trim for the Win
U11’s defender Julian has one thing to do before he goes to the nationals, new girl Clementine faces stern opposition in the shape of Man City, and Grace Vella takes on Bushy.
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Your Time
Tue 20 Oct · 16:40
UK
Tue 20 Oct · 16:40
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Channel
Recent
Episode
Whatever It Takes
Series 4
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9. Whatever It Takes
Eli's tested to the max in the Netherlands, under-16s attacker Nolwen prepares for a cup semi-final, and Jenna Schillaci takes on Konan in Skill Showdown.
⏱ 22 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 12 Oct · 16:40
UK
Mon 12 Oct · 16:40
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Return of the Reks
Series 4
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10. Return of the Reks
Goalkeeper Reks, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur Foundation's cerebral palsy (CP) team, has earned himself an England trial at St George's Park. Nolwen must hold her nerve at the penalty spot.
⏱ 22 mins
Time
Your Time
Tue 13 Oct · 16:40
UK
Tue 13 Oct · 16:40
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Drama of the Cup
Series 4
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11. Drama of the Cup
Kaiden battles for a scholarship in a heatwave. Goalie Reks competes for glory in the Cerebral Palsy (CP) Challenge Trophy at St George's Park. Spurs legend Sandro takes on Eli in Skill Showdown.
⏱ 22 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 14 Oct · 16:40
UK
Wed 14 Oct · 16:40
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Just Keep Winning
Series 4
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12. Just Keep Winning
Can Eliza and Ava win four games in a row and get to the final? Nathan is buzzing to find out about bees before his match, and Lenna Gunning-Willliams takes on Albie in Skill Showdown.
⏱ 22 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 15 Oct · 16:40
UK
Thu 15 Oct · 16:40
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Must Win
Series 4
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13. Must Win
Elijah is fishing for a big catch before facing Orient in his big match. Eliza and Ava fight for a place in the final at Warwick, and Jenna Schillaci takes on Alex in Skill Showdown.
Time
Your Time
Mon 19 Oct · 16:40
UK
Mon 19 Oct · 16:40
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Fresh Trim for the Win
Series 4
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14. Fresh Trim for the Win
U11’s defender Julian has one thing to do before he goes to the nationals, new girl Clementine faces stern opposition in the shape of Man City, and Grace Vella takes on Bushy.
Time
Your Time
Tue 20 Oct · 16:40
UK
Tue 20 Oct · 16:40
Repeats
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The Life of Riley and Maddie
Series 4: 3. The Life of Riley and Maddie
Maddie and Riley are now in the U16s, who face a physical Millwall U18s. Pax takes on the captaincy in a must-win match against Norwich, and Spurs legend Michael Dawson stars in Skill Showdown.
⏱ 22 mins
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Your Time
Sat 17 Oct · 16:50
UK
Sat 17 Oct · 16:50
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Channel
Repeat
Episode
The Life of Riley and Maddie
Maddie and Riley are now in the U16s, who face a physical Millwall U18s. Pax takes on the captaincy in a must-win match against Norwich, and Spurs legend Michael Dawson stars in Skill Showdown.
⏱ 22 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 17 Oct · 16:50
UK
Sat 17 Oct · 16:50
Available for Streaming
Series 2
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1. Liv’s Tips and Kicks!
1. Liv’s Tips and Kicks!
U14s' Leo tries to stay cool under pressure, academy sensation Jasmine dazzles alongside freestyle icon Liv Cooke, and Skill Showdown features James Ward-Prowse!
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 5:30pm 9 Oct 2023
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 31 Mar 2028)
Series 2
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2. Twinning Streak
2. Twinning Streak
Unstoppable U12s twins Kiki and Queenie play for their lives as they clash with the local boys team to continue their winning streak.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 9 Oct 2023
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 31 Mar 2028)
Series 2
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3. Mary Queen of Stops
3. Mary Queen of Stops
Ava-Rose receives a masterclass from England goalkeeper Mary Earps, the U12 girls face off against tough opponents, and Skill Showdown features Paige Peake.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 9 Oct 2023
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 31 Mar 2028)
Series 2
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4. Dubai Dreams
4. Dubai Dreams
Hansel's U16s squad heads to Dubai for the ultimate tournament, and academy prodigy Riley takes on Willy Caballero in Skill Showdown.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 9 Oct 2023
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 31 Mar 2028)
Series 1
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1. Twins for the Win
1. Twins for the Win
In this episode, we meet nine-year-old twin sisters Kiki and Queenie. We also follow U11 boys Teddy and Miles in their biggest tournament of the year.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 5:30pm 24 Oct 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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2. Small Steps, Big Dream
2. Small Steps, Big Dream
We meet Gavers, who has always had a tough battle against much bigger kids his own age, and four academy players watch the first team in action.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 25 Oct 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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3. Back in Form
3. Back in Form
In this episode, the focus is on U13s goalie Keanu, who is in remission from leukaemia and back to his best. We also meet 14-year-old midfield dynamo Libby.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 5:30pm 26 Oct 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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4. Away from Home
4. Away from Home
We follow U12s para-footballer Flo, who is partially sighted. We also follow Kaden and the U9s on their first ever overnight footy trip away from their parents.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 27 Oct 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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5. The Three Amigos
5. The Three Amigos
We follow U13s trialist Kojo, who has eight weeks to impress the club and hopefully get signed. We also meet U12s best friends forever - Finn, Sidney and Teddy.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 5:30pm 1 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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6. Brothers United
6. Brothers United
Enter the fun world of a football-mad family, where life is never quiet, and meet para-footballer Ellie as she travels to the Women's Euros.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 1 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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7. The Ultimate Comeback
7. The Ultimate Comeback
It's a big week for U15s striker Nick and the team as they travel to Loughborough to take part in the Premier League Nationals tournament, and we meet U11s goalie Ava Rose.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 1 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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8. Going the Distance
8. Going the Distance
U13s defender Jamie, who can only train with his team once a week due to living over 100 miles away, gets a much-needed chance to bond with his team at an overnight away camp.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 5:30pm 7 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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9. The Perfect Professional
9. The Perfect Professional
The U11 boys go to the National Futsal finals at the home of English football, St George's Park. Can midfielder Mitch and attacker Albie bring home glory?
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 5:30pm 8 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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10. Team Spirit
10. Team Spirit
After impressing in her own age group, U16s attacking midfielder Dream gets the chance to play for the senior U18s team.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 9 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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11. Erin and Eva Battle the Boys
11. Erin and Eva Battle the Boys
Friends Erin and Eva produce their best ever result against a boys' team after a whole season of being beaten at every game. Sixteen-year-old Tyler scores a hat trick for the U23s team.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 10 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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12. The Germans Are Coming
12. The Germans Are Coming
U12 boys Heinzy and Marley are excited about getting to compete against their Germans rivals, and U16s player Orion gets the opportunity to shine in front of millions of viewers.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 14 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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13. Captain Fantastic
13. Captain Fantastic
U13s winger Remy is small for his age, and see how the club help him play to his best by making him captain of the U12s.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 15 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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14. Intensity
14. Intensity
Jay and the U15s take on fierce local rivals Bournemouth for a chance to prove themselves as potential professionals.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 16 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Series 1
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15. The Final Whistle
15. The Final Whistle
Meet the generation ready to join the academy next season. Nathan Redmond takes on the Rocco from the academy in Skill Showdown.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 17 Nov 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 04 Dec 2027)
Episodes
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1. Preview
Extras: 1. Preview
Following the young boys, girls and para-players at Southampton Academy.
Duration: 1:42
First broadcast: 2 Oct 2023
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 31 Mar 2028)
The Football Academy FAQs
When is The Football Academy next on?
The next broadcast of The Football Academy airs at Tue 13 Oct · 16:40(UK: Tue 13 Oct · 16:40) on CBBC.
Which channel is The Football Academy next on?
The Football Academy returns on CBBC next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.
When will The Football Academy be available on iPlayer?
Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.