⚽ Football by Ferry
Combine your next football trip with the freedom of travelling by ferry.
Whether you are heading to a major European final, following your club abroad or planning a football weekend, taking the ferry can make the journey part of the experience.
Our Football by Ferry guides bring together major football events that can be reached using ferry routes from the UK.
You can travel with your own car, take everything you need and continue your journey after arriving in Europe. It can also work well for groups of supporters planning a longer football road trip.
Use our guides below to discover upcoming football events and start planning your journey.
⚽ Travel to Football Events by Ferry
Football supporters travel across Europe throughout the year for major matches, tournaments and European finals. Taking the ferry gives you another way to reach your destination without relying entirely on flights.
You can travel from the UK to countries including France, Holland and Spain, before continuing by road or public transport. For some events, an overnight ferry can also cover a large part of the journey while you sleep.
Our individual event guides look at the most practical ferry routes, arrival ports and onward journeys.
🏆 Football Events in 2027
We are building a growing collection of guides for major football events across Europe.
Start with our latest 2027 football travel guides.
⭐ Champions League Final 2027
The UEFA Champions League Final heads to Madrid, Spain, on Saturday 5 June 2027. Football supporters travelling from the UK can combine a ferry crossing with a road trip through France or travel directly towards northern Spain before continuing to Madrid. Our dedicated guide looks at the ferry routes, ports and onward travel options for reaching the Spanish capital.
🏆 Europa League Final 2027
The UEFA Champions League Final heads to Madrid, Spain, on Saturday 5 June 2027. Football supporters travelling from the UK can combine a ferry crossing with a road trip through France or travel directly towards northern Spain before continuing to Madrid. Our dedicated guide looks at the ferry routes, ports and onward travel options for reaching the Spanish capital.
🚢 Why Travel to Football by Ferry?
Flying may look like the obvious option for a European football trip. However, travelling by ferry gives you much more flexibility.
🚗 Take Your Own Car
Travelling with your car means you can continue your journey as soon as you leave the ferry. It can be particularly useful when matches take place away from major airports.
👥 Travel Together
A ferry and road trip can work particularly well for groups of friends travelling to the same match. Everyone can travel together rather than arranging separate flights.
🧳 Bring More With You
Taking your vehicle means you are not restricted by normal airline baggage limits. That can be useful when turning a football match into a longer European break.
🌍 Make a Trip of It
A major football match does not have to be a one-night trip. Travelling by ferry gives you the freedom to add extra destinations before or after the game.
🗺️ Popular Ferry Gateways for European Football
The best ferry route will depend on where the match takes place. For events in France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Holland and other parts of mainland Europe, several UK ferry routes can provide a useful starting point. You could travel through:
- France for destinations across western and southern Europe
- Holland for Germany and central Europe
- Northern Spain for matches in Spain
- Ireland for football events across the Irish Sea
Our individual football event guides compare the most useful options for each destination.
🚘 Football Road Trips in Europe
One of the biggest advantages of travelling by ferry is the ability to create your own football road trip. Instead of flying directly to the host city, you can arrive in Europe and travel at your own pace.
You could stop overnight along the way, visit another city or extend the trip after the match. For groups of supporters, the journey can become part of the football weekend rather than simply a way of getting there.
📅 More Football Events Coming Soon
The Football by Ferry section will continue to grow as major fixtures and tournaments are confirmed. Future guides could include European finals, international tournaments and other football events where ferry travel offers a realistic alternative to flying.
Each guide will focus on the journey rather than the football itself. We will show you the ferry routes, arrival ports and onward travel options that can help you reach the event.
FAQ
Planning a European football trip can involve more than simply buying a match ticket. These common questions can help you decide whether travelling by ferry is right for your trip.
⚽ Start Planning Your Football Trip
Heading to a major football event in Europe? Explore our Football by Ferry guides to compare ferry routes, arrival ports and onward journeys. Choose your event, plan your crossing and start building your European football trip.