It’s coming home! The Subbuteo World Cup kicks off in style as a giant Subbuteo Player flies into Tunbridge Wells.
78 years after its invention, Subbuteo is coming home, to Tunbridge Wells, the town where it was invented by Peter Adolph in 1948, for the playing of the Subbuteo World Cup 2024.
Tunbridge Wells welcomed a giant Subbuteo Player, that was flown in and air dropped into the town, that created quite a buzz! The competition runs from this Friday through to Sunday the 22nd September, and will see over 350 players from over 26 nations competing to lift the trophy.
Subbuteo, distributed by University Games, has enjoyed a resurgence over the last decade since its relaunch in 2012. Transcending generations as a true family game, the best-selling range now includes licensed Main Games and Player Sets in multiple colour ways, as well as a full array of accessories.
The Subbuteo World Cup has been created to give spectators the best experience, with the event being held at two locations in the Tunbridge Wells. The Subbuteo World Cup will be held at the Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre, whilst The Eland Cables FISTF World Cup will be contested at the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre.
The Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre will also host the Subbuteo World Cup Family Fun Day, on Sunday 22nd September, where children and families can come along and learn to play, as well as take part in mini tournaments for the opportunity to win Subbuteo prizes!
Gemma Lewington, Marketing Director for University Games, is delighted, on behalf of both the Subbuteo brand and University Games, to be supporting the World Cup at both event level as well as the sponsorship of the England Team Kit. “SUBBUTEO is a nostalgic brand that evokes childhood memories for many parents and grandparents. It truly is a family game that transcends generations and it is growing in popularity year on year. The World Cup and Family Day are such a great opportunity to showcase this fantastic game to the next generation of players and enthusiasts.”
Alan Lee, Chairman of The English Subbuteo Association and member of the Organising Committee for the World Cup said, “It has been 12 years since we last hosted the World Cup here in the UK, and so it is a fantastic opportunity for the public to see the game played at its full potential. We also have a jam packed weekend of events that showcases both the game and brand of SUBBUTEO, and with Subbuteo Clubs opening up all around the UK, hosting an event of this scale offers a fantastic opportunity to continue the legacy of this iconic game.”
In addition to the Individual and Team Tournaments, the Subbuteo Exhibition will open on 21st September at The Amelia Scott, in Tunbridge Wells, and run through to 5th January. There will also be Walking Tours available over the weekend, taking in iconic landmarks around the town, as well as a closer look behind the scenes at the Exhibition. For more information visit: www.englishsubbuteoassociation.com/world-cup-2024
