The FA 'Faith & Football Series' presents Vaisakhi 2025
- UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
Join us on Friday 2nd May 2025 to mark Vaisakhi and the Sikh contribution to football #ForAll
Date and time
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Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium London HA9 0WS United KingdomAbout this event
- Free venue parking
Welcome to The FA 'Faith & Football Series' Vaisakhi 2025 celebration!
Join us for a celebration of Viasakhi - marking the founding of the Khalsa by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. Our celebration will take place at the home of English football Wembley Stadium. The event will kick off on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 5:00 PM BST.
Immerse yourself in the celebration of Vaisakhi and celebrate the contributions of the Sikh and wider South Asian community through entertainment, special guest appearances, food, and more. Come together with fellow football fans and members of the football community to celebrate unity and diversity. Don't miss out on this unique event that combines faith and football in a truly special way.
This event is for everyone regardless of your background. The FA is committed to championing diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of our game.
The FA's Faith and Football Vaisakhi event aims to:
- Engage with Sikhs across the country in an evening of interactive panels including professional players, coaches and off-the-pitch professionals from across the game with the aim to encourage more of the community to participate in football.
- Conduct an Ardaas pitch-side of Wembley’s hallowed turf – an iconic feature of our Faith and Football Series events.
- Provide a full vegetarian meal for all attendees.
The FA's Faith and Football Series is now an award winning series having recently been awarded the Inclusion Project Award at the Asian Football Awards held at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.
WIN ONE OF 25 PAIRS OF ENGLAND TICKETS!
All attendees that register and ATTEND the event will be automatically entered into a prize draw to attend either an England Senior Men's or Lionesses game at Wembley Stadium this year! If you register for a ticket and do not attend the event, your entry will be automatically deleted. Each winner will receive one pair (2 tickets).
TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE RELEASED IN STAGES:
STAGE 1: RELEASED 9th APRIL 12pm. SOLD OUT
STAGE 2: RELEASED 18th APRIL 12pm SOLD OUT
STAGE 3: RELEASED 28th APRIL 12pm
If you miss a ticket release stage, please wait for the next stage! All tickets must be registered with full names of every attendee. If a booking is made with a single name holding multiple spaces, the booking will be cancelled within 24 hours if names are not updated.
DRESS CODE: smart casual / traditional dress
DOORS OPEN at 5pm and close no later than 5:45pm
Wishing you a very Happy Vaisakhi!
#FORALL
CANCELLATION POLCY FOR THIS EVENT - If you register for this event and can no longer attend, please CANCEL your space as we often have a large waiting list. All tickets must be registered with full names of EVERY attendee. If a booking is made with a single name holding multiple spaces, the booking will be cancelled within 24 hours if names are not updated.
Our wider work on South Asian inclusion in football includes our award winning 'Football & Me' series focusing on equality, diversity and inclusion across the game. See our episode on South Asian Heritage Month here! (Season 3 episode 1, August 2024)
THE FA'S SOUTH ASIANS IN FOOTBALL 2025-28 PLAN
This year, as a key deliverable of ‘A Game Free From Discrimination’ our EDI Strategy 2024-28, we have also launched our new South Asians in Football Plan known as ‘Build, Connect, Support’ which seeks to improve representation and the experiences of all South Asian communities in Football. For more information see: South Asians in Football
The fifth episode of our Football & Me series season three featured an all-female panel joining ahead of International Women's Day 2025 to discuss the topic of faith and football. Taking place at St. George's Park, the show was hosted by sports presenter Mina Ibrahim and Sikh broadcaster Virdi Mazaria, a former contestant on the BBC’s hit show ‘The Apprentice’. They were joined by five special guests who work across all levels of the game and represent the major faiths of England - Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Jewish; Layla Banaras, Kira Rai, Charlotte Lynch, Chloe Morfey-Greenberg and Shruti Saujani. (Season 3 episode 1, August 2024)
Frequently asked questions
Yes. If you reserve a space, please make every effort to attend. No-shows will be recorded for future events. Please CANCEL your ticket if you can no longer attend. We usually have a large waiting list.
Yes as long as any under 18's are accompanied by a responsible parent/carer/guardian at all times
No - this is a formal FA event which involves no playing of football. Guests will have the opportunity to see Wembley Stadium and it's pitch when prayers take place. The main event will be held in one of Wembley's iconic event halls.
NO - all attendees must be pre-registered either via EVENTBRITE. Anyone attending without a valid email confirmation can not enter Wembley Stadium. There is a check-in process on the doors at Wembley Stadium and security is very tight!
Security at Wembley Stadium is tight. All guests will be security checked. Please BRING ID. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Security checks and scanners are in place. Please allow yourself time to enter Wembley Stadium.
Our South Asians in Football Plan known as ‘Build, Connect, Support’ which seeks to improve representation and the experiences of all South Asian communities in Football can be seen on our website: https://www.thefa.com/inclusion-and-anti-discrimination/south-asians-in-football
YES - PINK CAR PARK at Wembley Stadium is available. There is an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system in place. Upon leaving Wembley Stadium, please make sure you validate your car by submitting your vehicle registration number at CLUB WEMBLEY RECEPTION. Parking fines are in operation.
YES - To pre-register, please send your vehicle registration to parking@thefa.com.
YES - Accessible parking is available in our BLUE Parking zone. Disabled guests can access the external lifts at Wembley Stadium. To pre-register, please send your vehicle registration to parking@thefa.com.