SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
YOU'RE INVITED: THE FIRST EVER SURPRISE SHIRTS MEET-UP!
Saturday 3rd October 2026 · Rugby Town FC · Kick-off 3pm
Before we start, thank you. Surprise Shirts is a family business, and the support you've shown us is the reason we get to do days like this!
So here it is: our first ever UK meet-up, and you're invited...
We're taking over a corner of Butlin Road as Rugby Town host local rivals Atherstone Town in a proper non-league derby. The Surprise Shirts team will all be there, and we'd love you to join us.
The match
- Fixture: Rugby Town vs Atherstone Town
- Competition: United Counties League Premier South
- Date & kick-off: Saturday 3rd October 2026, 3pm
- Ground: Butlin Road, Rugby, CV21 3SD
- Tickets: £10 adults · £5 under-18s · £2 under-12s
Getting there
By car: Parking is available at the ground itself. Full directions are on the Rugby Town FC website: Directions to Butlin Road
By train: Rugby station is about a mile from the ground, roughly a 15-minute walk.
What's happening on the day
Come and meet the team behind Surprise Shirts, meet likeminded football shirt enthusiasts, star in some of our social media content, watch some non-league football and of course, show off your favourite Surprise Shirt!
A few things we've got planned:
- Wear one of your Surprise Shirts - We'll be getting a team photo of everyone together, and it should be quite a sight!
- Sam will be filming on the day, so there's a chance to feature in our social content if you fancy it. And if being on camera isn't your thing, just let us know - completely fine, no awkwardness.
- Giveaways - we'll have some shirts with us to give away!
- Staying on for the England match? After full-time, we're planning to stick around in Rugby to watch England vs Croatia in the Nations League. You're very welcome to join us.
Bring whoever you like
Friends, family, kids - all are welcome. The more the better on the day!
Let us know you're coming
So we can get a final steer on numbers, please confirm whether you're joining us and how many will be in your party. Please email rob@surpriseshirts.co.uk to let us know!
We can't wait to see you there!
Rob, Louis, Kellie, Tracey, Harry, Sam, Oscar and Frankie
The Surprise Shirts family
