6th Aug 2026
Hosting the EFL Season Launch at the home of football history
Kicking off the 2026-27 campaign with an EFL media day in the museum’s Pitch Gallery.
Craig Dobson
30th Jul 2026
The ball that won England the World Cup gives up its secrets
Sixty years on from England’s World Cup triumph, the museum closely examines the ball with the help of the University of Manchester.
27th Mar 2026
Four Manchester museums and galleries shortlisted for the “Oscars of the museum world”
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester Museum, National Football Museum and the Science and Industry Museum have been shortlisted for the Museums + Heritage Awards.
10th Feb 2026
Les Ferdinand to be inducted into the Hall of Fame
The National Football Museum is delighted to announce that Les Ferdinand will be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame during a special ceremony…
4th Feb 2026
Last chance to see: Black in the Game
Black in the Game, our powerful Score Gallery exhibition closes next month.
17th Dec 2025
George Eastham to be inducted into our Hall of Fame
England International and football pioneer George Eastham will be posthumously inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame.
25th Nov 2025
Darren Harris to be inducted into our Hall of Fame
England’s most capped and decorated blind footballer, Darren Harris, will be inducted into the museum’s Hall of Fame.
13th Nov 2025
Eni Aluko inducted into our Hall of Fame
Inducting former Lionesses, Birmingham City, Charlton Athletic and Chelsea forward Eniola Aluko into our Hall of Fame.
22nd Oct 2025
England’s UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Champions Inducted into the Hall of Fame
We are delighted to announce the special induction of England’s UEFA Women’s EURO 2025-winning squad.
16th Oct 2025
Howard Wilkinson to enter our Hall of Fame
Inducting First Division-winning manager Howard Wilkinson into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame.
15th Oct 2025
The Football Art Prize
We are delighted to be part of The Football Art Prize: a major open call celebrating the confluence between football and art.
1st Oct 2025
Emma Hayes inducted into our Hall of Fame
Legendary Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes, the most successful coach of the WSL era, has been inducted into the museum’s Hall of Fame.