Grassroots football clubs across the UK have the chance to score a major pre-season boost thanks to a new nationwide giveaway from Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, which is handing out more than £18,000 in prizes to adult amateur football teams this summer.
The award-winning Neapolitan pizza chain is giving away bespoke sponsored football shirts and Rudy’s Pizza credit to 18 winning teams, celebrating the volunteers, organisers, coaches and players who keep local football thriving week after week.
Rudy’s celebrates the heart of grassroots football
With football season preparations well underway, Rudy’s is shining a spotlight on the communities that make the amateur game possible.
The competition is open to a wide range of adult teams, including:
- Sunday League clubs
- Five-a-side teams
- Pub football teams
- Community football clubs
Each of the 18 winning teams will receive:
- Up to 15 bespoke Rudy’s-sponsored football shirts
- Shirts customised with the team’s name or badge
- £250 Rudy’s Pizza and Birrificio Angelo Poretti credit to enjoy at their local Rudy’s restaurant after matches
In total, Rudy’s is giving away over £13,000 worth of football kits alongside £5,000 in food and drink credit.
How to enter the Rudy’s football shirt giveaway
Entering is simple.
Eligible teams need to complete the online application before 19 July 2026.
The competition is open to teams where all players are aged 18 or over, with terms and conditions applying. Full details and the entry form can be found on the Rudy’s official competition page.
More than just football shirts
According to Rudy’s Managing Director Neal Bates, the campaign is designed to give something back to the local football communities that regularly support the brand.
“Football is built on community, and nowhere is that more evident than in the grassroots game. Every week, teams across the UK come together to play and socialise, often powered by volunteers and local support giving up their time. We regularly welcome these teams into our pizzerias so this is our chance to give a little back to them. The shirts are more about what they represent — pride in your club, turning up for your teammates and being part of something bigger. If we can help a few teams start the season looking sharp, and then bring them together over pizza and a few beers afterwards, that’s exactly what this is about.”
A taste of Naples arrives with Rudy’s football scarf
Alongside the competition, Rudy’s has also unveiled a limited-edition Napoli-inspired football scarf.
Customers who purchase the promotional scarf and register for a voucher can enjoy a complimentary pint of Birrificio Angelo Poretti every time they dine at Rudy’s and purchase a pizza, provided they wear the scarf and present their valid voucher when ordering.
The initiative celebrates the football culture of Naples, where matchdays traditionally bring together friends, families and neighbourhood communities over great food and football.
As an accredited specialist in authentic Neapolitan pizza, Rudy’s draws inspiration directly from the birthplace of pizza, using traditional techniques, double-fermented dough and ingredients sourced from Naples.
Teams interested in entering should submit their application before 19 July 2026.
For full competition details, participating locations and terms and conditions, visit the official Rudy’s Pizza website.
