Summer Kickoff

Kick-off countdown · 28 May 2026
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Republic Europe presents · An afternoon on the pitch

The Republic Europe Summer Kick-Off

Date
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Schedule
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM & later
Venue
Plough Lane · AFC Wimbledon
The fixture

Play at the home the fans built

Join us for an afternoon at Plough Lane, the iconic home of AFC Wimbledon — a stadium brought back to life with the help of a record-breaking 5,000+ investors via Republic Europe.

Experience the thrill of playing on the pitch alongside real match-day officials, a whole host of people from across the investment and sport industry — and, fortunately, a qualified physio on hand.

It's part five-a-side, part networking, all matchday. Pull on the shirt, soak in the stands and stay for drinks once the final whistle blows.

5,000+
Investors who helped fund Plough Lane via Republic Europe
9,215
Capacity of the Cherry Red Records Stadium you'll play in
A day out for everyone

Make it a family day

This one's not just for the players. Falling in the May half-term, it's the perfect excuse to bring the whole family down to Plough Lane.

Family Friendly

Partners and little ones are warmly welcome — a relaxed, sociable afternoon the whole family can enjoy from the stands.

Bring the Kids for Photos on the Pitch

Get the kids down onto the famous Plough Lane turf for photos they'll be showing off long after the final whistle.

Half-Term Activity

Right in the middle of the May half-term break — a ready-made day out to keep the family entertained.

May half-term · Thu 28 May
Run of play

The schedule

Thursday, 28 May 2026. Here's how the afternoon runs — arrive in good time for check-in so you don't miss the warm-up.

1:30PM · Check-in
Check In, Change & Soak In The Stadium
Arrive at Plough Lane, get changed and take in the view from the stands before you step onto the pitch.
Gate
2:15PM · Kick-off
Match Kick-Off
Take to the turf with real match-day officials — and a qualified physio on standby, just in case.
Gate
4:00PM · Full time
Post-Match Drinks & Networking
Wind down with drinks and connect with people from across the investment and sport worlds.
Gate
Boots, shin pads and kit advice will follow your RSVP. Please arrive by 1:30 PM to allow time to change.
Getting there

Map & directions

Cherry Red Records Stadium (Plough Lane) sits in south-west London with excellent transport links. Parking is very limited, so public transport is strongly recommended.

Cherry Red Records Stadium
Plough Lane, London SW17 0NR
RAIL
Haydons Road · Earlsfield
Thameslink to Haydons Road (5–10 min walk) or South Western Railway to Earlsfield from Waterloo.
TUBE
Tooting Broadway · Wimbledon Park
Northern Line to Tooting Broadway, or District Line to Wimbledon Park (15–20 min walk).
BUS
Route 493
Stops "Wimbledon Stadium" (SL / SR) are right outside the ground, also linking Wimbledon, Tooting & Haydons Road.
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Save the date

Add it to your calendar

Lock in Thursday 28 May 2026 from 1:30 PM at Plough Lane so the afternoon doesn't slip past you.

One more thing

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Republic AFC Wimbledon
Plough Lane · Cherry Red Records Stadium
Plough Lane, London SW17 0NR · Thursday 28 May 2026

An invitation-only event hosted by Republic Europe at the home of AFC Wimbledon. Republic and AFC Wimbledon names and marks belong to their respective owners; this page was created to share event details and RSVP instructions. Capital at risk — Republic Europe is the trading name of Seedrs Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.