Travel Tips & Resources
Here Are the Three Best Times to Watch Soccer in Europe
There’s a question we get here a lot: When is the best time to visit Europe for soccer fans? And when it comes to the best months for European soccer, we always say the same thing: With a nod to England over the holidays, the answer is September to November for “European nights.” It’s got…
Groundhopper Guides Thinks You Should Consider Travel Insurance
Groundhopper Soccer Guides is now partnering with IMG, a travel insurance agency who we think can help with your next groundhopping trip. But what exactly is travel insurance? Travel insurance is a great way to protect your financial investment for your trip. Travel benefits provide coverage for prepaid, non-refundable trip costs and offer limited medical…
Groundhopper Guides 2023 Holiday Soccer Gift Ideas
Here are the Groundhopper Guides Top Holiday Gift Soccer Ideas of 2023! Groundhopper Guides Holiday Soccer Gift Pack With the Groundhopper Guides Holiday Gift Pack, you will receive a signed, personalized copy of The Groundhopper Guide to Soccer in England, a Phoner Consultation, and a lifetime Ultras Membership! Your Phoner Consultation features a phone call…
Watching Soccer in England Over the Holidays? Beware These Travel Hassles
We at Groundhopper Guides have always said that Christmas time, or the "festive season," is one of the best times to watch football in England. But there are some things to consider if you intend to be there, not the least of which are the weather and the travel hassles. First, let's consider why it's…
Forget the Premier League: Check Out These London-Area Lower League Teams
Seems everybody in the world is trying to get tickets to a Premier League game, but here is some advice I wish more people would follow: Forget the Premier League and check out the lower leagues. Why? Here are some starters: Tickets are a whole lot easier, as in "Walk up to the ticket office…
From Manchester, One Day, Two Premier League Games
One of the great things about seeing football in England is how close everything is -- at least to my American eyes. For example, here is how, while spending the night in Manchester, I managed to see two Premier League games in one day. It's a great example of why we recommend using Manchester as…
How to Choose Which Soccer Games to See
If you aren’t set on a particular club, then how do you decide which game to see? Consider using the following questions as a guide to making this decision. WHERE WILL YOU BE? If you’re in London, you will have tons of choices. To get a sense of this, check out the amazing blog The…
Make Manchester Your Base for Groundhopping
Why is Manchester, England a great base for a groundhopping adventure? In short, it's great city close to natural areas and tons of soccer clubs. If you’re a typical tourist, you will probably be spending much, if not most, of your English trip in and around London. And well you should; it’s an extraordinary destination…
Traveling to Watch UK Soccer During the Pandemic
With England’s Premier League season starting in August, here is the latest information for fans who want to make travel plans to watch soccer games. Updated as of June 13, 2022 What are the current restrictions regarding travel to the UK? There are no Covid-related restrictions for travel to the UK. Effective March 18, you…
The Coronavirus and English Soccer: Frequently Asked Questions
*Updated March 13, 2022, to include some other countries* The question of how the coronavirus is affecting the British and European football leagues is obviously on many people’s minds. We have some basic Q&A below, and we're tracking the latest news. Is soccer happening during the pandemic? Yes! The 2021-22 season is running through May.…
