Talk Club Cup Returns in 2026 – Tickets Available Now
The Talk Club Cup is set to return in 2026, once again featuring a charity football match between Bristol City and Bristol Rovers. This much-anticipated event will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol. The match aims to promote men’s mental health awareness and support.
Event Details
The Talk Club Cup will unite former players and local celebrities, utilizing the rivalry between the two clubs for a noble cause. The objective is to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and generate essential funds for mental fitness initiatives in Bristol.
Upcoming Matches
- Event: Talk Club Cup 2026 – Charity Football Match
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
- Organizers: Bristol City Robins Foundation, Bristol Rovers Community Trust, and Talk Club
- Purpose: To raise awareness, reduce stigma, and fund mental health support for men
Turning Blue Monday into Red & Blue Monday
The announcement coincides with Blue Monday, a day often associated with low morale. In response, Bristol City Robins Foundation, Bristol Rovers Community Trust, and Talk Club are launching Red & Blue Monday. This initiative encourages community connection and highlights the importance of mental health.
A Proven Impact
The inaugural Talk Club Cup, held at The Memorial Ground in April 2025, showcased the potential of collaborative efforts in the community. It successfully engaged participants and raised valuable funds for mental health services, including:
- 19 Talk Clubs across Bristol, hosting sessions from both clubs.
- Programmes run by Bristol Rovers Community Trust focusing on mental health.
- Weekly mental health sessions by the Robins Foundation, known as Robins Talk.
In Bristol, a shocking statistic reveals that 25 men tragically lose their lives to suicide every year. Events like the Talk Club Cup play a crucial role in providing preventive, community-based mental fitness support.
Tickets and Packages
Tickets for the Talk Club Cup will be available through Bristol Sport Tickets. They will be dispatched closer to the event date. Additionally, mascot packages are offered at £50, which includes:
- 1 Adult and 1 Child ticket for the game
- Pre-match penalty shootout
- Tour of the changing rooms
- Walk out with the teams
It is important to note that while the package allows one adult to accompany the child on the pitch, there is no guarantee which player the child will walk out with.
By uniting as a city, Bristol aims to foster growth, enhance lives, and inspire its community through initiatives like the Talk Club Cup.
