Saturday 18 July 2026 · Goals Reading, RG5 3EU
Unity Cup
A men's 6-a-side football tournament. Play for peace, against knife crime.
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Why we play
Football for a safer Reading
Knife crime has touched too many communities. The Unity Cup brings people together through sport to stand against it.
Sport has a unique power to unite people across backgrounds, faiths and neighbourhoods. By bringing teams together for a day of football, we want to send a clear, positive message: our community stands together against violence, and there is a place for everyone here.
Hosted by Reading Muslim, this men's tournament welcomes teams from every background, and the day is about awareness as much as competition. We are working with local partners to support the wider effort to keep young people safe, and every team that takes part is part of that message.
The day
What to expect
Format
6-a-side tournament, 10-minute games. Officiated by Goals Reading. Teams are split into two groups across two pitches, followed by play-offs and a final.
Eligibility
A men's tournament, open to all backgrounds. Players must be male and aged 16 or over on the day.
Entry
£100 per team, paid securely online when you register.
Prizes
Winners receive a trophy and medals, runners-up receive medals, presented after the final.
Where funds go
All proceeds support Reading Muslim's general fund (registered charity 1061208).
Support the cup
Sponsors & partners
Corporate sponsors help us raise more for the cause. Community partners support the awareness campaign. We are grateful to both.
Sponsors
Partners & supporters
We are working with local partners to support the event and its message. Confirmed partners will appear here. We are inviting organisations including Thames Valley Police, Reading Borough Council, Wokingham Borough Council, Reading FC, local mosques.
Questions
Frequently asked
Who can enter?
The Unity Cup is a men's 6-a-side tournament hosted by Reading Muslim, open to teams from all backgrounds, faiths and communities. You do not need to be a member of any organisation to take part.
How much does it cost?
Entry is £100 per team, paid securely online when you register. This covers your team's place in the tournament.
How many players can a team have?
Matches are 6-a-side. You can bring substitutes; squad details can be shared with the organisers closer to the day.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes. All players must be male and aged 16 or over on the day of the event. Where any player is under 18, the team must have parental or guardian consent.
What does the day look like?
Games are 10 minutes long, officiated by Goals Reading. Teams play in two groups across two pitches, then go into play-offs and a final, with a trophy presentation at the end.
Where do the funds go?
All proceeds go to Reading Muslim's general fund (registered charity 1061208). The tournament also raises awareness of knife crime in our community.
Can I get a refund?
Entry fees are non-refundable if a team withdraws. If the organisers have to cancel or postpone the event, our cancellation policy applies. See the terms for details.
Ready to play?
Secure your team's place in the Unity Cup. Entry is £100 and registration takes a couple of minutes.
Register your team