Bourton on the Water Football in the River

Each August Bank Holiday Monday, a unique football game takes place in the River Windrush at Bourton on the Water.  Play is between teams from local side Bourton Rovers and it’s not just the players who get wet! The game takes about half-an-hour and has been played annually for over a century, though match times have varied a little between 10-11 am and 2pm and 4 pm over the years. There is plenty more entertainment throughout the day starting with the opening of the fete, and Bourton is full of things to see, shops and eateries.

Helpful Hints

In 2025 it should be on Monday August 25th- time to be confirmed (in 2024 it was at 2pm, with a Duck Race in the morning beforehand. The game used to be at 4pm, but since covid has shifted to an earlier time and in 2023 was at 11.30).

Parking is limited so arrive in plenty of time. Don’t be afraid to get splashed and watch out for balls going into the crowd! When we went in 2014 we found an umbrella was as useful as a shield from splashing as it was keeping the falling rain off!

Click here for the Football Club’s Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BourtonRoversFC/

and web page: https://bourtonroversfootball.com/football-in-the-river

Check the time of the event here : http://www.soglos.com/