Non-League Day 2025 - How to get involved as fans urged to back grassroots clubs

Non-League Day is back this weekend, with football fans across the country encouraged to attend a local game and support their grassroots clubs during the March international break

Non-League Day is back this year, much to the delight of football fans across the nation.

The March international break is well underway, meaning many clubs throughout the pyramid are taking a two-week hiatus. This leaves supporters with a free weekend, and what better way to fill it than by backing your local non-league team.

Since its launch over ten years ago, Non-League Day has become an unmissable annual event in the football calendar. The initiative has garnered support from Premier League and English Football League (EFL) clubs, MPs, celebrities, media organisations, charities, and naturally, the non-league teams themselves.

Birmingham LIVE provides all the information you need about Non-League Day, including how you can participate.

When is Non-League Day 2025?

This year's Non-League Day aligns with the March international break and is scheduled for Saturday, March 22.

What is Non-League Day?

Non-League Day was conceived by founder James Doe in 2010, inspired by a pre-season trip to Devon to watch Queens Park Rangers play at Tavistock. It has since evolved into an annual fixture in the football calendar, held during the first international break of the year.

Non-League Day is back, shining a spotlight on the grassroots of football where many clubs are run by dedicated volunteers. The initiative aims to highlight the significance of affordable community football, with gate receipts being crucial for local projects and youth development.

A spokesperson for Non-League Day shared: "Many non-league clubs are almost exclusively volunteer run, with money taken at the turnstiles often funding thriving youth set-ups, projects and facilities which are of benefit to the whole community. The vast majority of games still kick off at 3pm, ticket prices are realistic, you can often stand (and drink! ) anywhere in the ground and will always be guaranteed a warm welcome by people who run their clubs for a love of the game.

"Whether you're a Premier League or Championship fan without a game, a League One or League Two supporter who can't make an away trip, or just someone who is curious about what their local club has to offer, there is sure to be something to interest everyone."

Getting involved in Non-League Day couldn't be easier – simply show up to a non-league match. There's a host of games scheduled for the day.

For further details and to find a non-league match near you, check out the Non-League Day match finder at nonleagueday.co.uk/map