Summer Social is an annual, one-day sport and music festival in South West London. Established in 2010, it attracts over 10,000 athletes and visitors, combining competitive and social sports tournaments with food, drink, main stage entertainment and brand experiences.

Summer Social 2027 features Rugby 7s, Netball, Throwdown, Dodgeball and F45 PEAK500. Competitions cater for different levels and formats, from social teams through to more experienced competitors.

Summer Social takes place across Richmond Athletic Ground and neighbouring Old Deer Park in Richmond, South West London. Sports competitions span both sites; the main festival area is at Richmond Athletic Ground.

Yes. Children aged 12 and under attend Summer Social free of charge. Anyone aged 13 or over requires a Festival Pass.

A Summer Social Festival Pass gives non-competitors access to the festival, including watching the sports competitions, food and drink traders, main stage entertainment and brand experiences. Friends, family and supporters are welcome.

Festival Passes will be available on the day only if they have not sold out. Passes are limited, so advance booking is recommended.

Summer Social takes place on Saturday 5 June 2027, from 9:00am–11:30pm. Last entry is 8:00pm.

Yes. Re-entry to Summer Social is permitted. If you leave, your hand will be marked with an OFFICIAL SUMMER SOCIAL STAMP, which must be shown when returning.

Choose your sport and division via the Tickets page, then follow the registration instructions after booking.

Team spaces are limited, regularly sell out and are allocated first come, first served.

Choose the division that reflects your team’s usual playing level. The individual sport pages describe the available divisions, from competitive to social and recreational options.

Summer Social 2027 competition schedules will be announced in late May 2027. Captains will receive an information pack with registration details and timings approximately four weeks before the tournament.

Yes. Players can be changed after booking, provided your team remains within its squad allocation.

If your captain changes, let Summer Social know so competition and event-day information reaches the correct captain or ticket purchaser.

NETBALL: 10
RUGBY 7s: 14
ELITE RUGBY 7s: 15
DODGEBALL: 6

Coaches and support staff must be included within your squad allocation.

Anyone attending beyond the team allocation needs their own Festival Pass.

Yes. All Summer Social team entries include access to the main festival at Richmond Athletic Ground.

The Summer Social Throwdown is a functional fitness competition for a mixed team of four: 2 men + 2 women. Workouts combine weights, rig work, cardio and conditioning to test strength, endurance and teamwork.

Find registration and preparation details on the Throwdown page.

F45 PEAK500 at Summer Social is a 30-minute hybrid fitness challenge across five stations, combining strength and cardio with a supportive atmosphere. F45 members and non-members can enter individually or as a pair. Entry for F45 PEAK500 at Summer Social opens on 16 November 2026.

Yes. Free drinking water refill points are available throughout Summer Social, and you can bring water with you.

We’ll have a wide range of gourmet food options from our hand-picked vendors, with something to suit all tastes throughout the day. There’ll also be plenty of bars across the site, offering a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Yes. Summer Social is a cashless event and only card payments are accepted.

Yes. Richmond Athletic Ground has men’s and women’s toilets and changing rooms available for competitors, with a limited number of showers on site.

Yes. Summer Social operates a chargeable bag drop near Pitch 1, opening from 3pm and remaining open until the event ends.

Summer Social has no public phone-charging facilities. Bring a charged phone; personal portable power banks are permitted.

Yes. Medical professionals and first-aid facilities are on site throughout Summer Social. Ask a team member for help finding medical support.

Summer Social operates Challenge 25 for alcohol sales. If you look under 25 and want to buy alcohol, bring valid photographic ID, such as a passport or driving licence.

Alcohol, glass, weapons and illegal drugs are prohibited at Summer Social. Picnics, outside food and drinks cannot be brought into the event, with the exception of water and sports drinks. All bags will be searched on entry.

No pets. Richmond Athletic Association’s ground policy does not permit dogs on site. Assistance dogs are permitted.

Bring appropriate clothing and kit for your sport, plus suitable footwear. Summer Social provides the sports equipment required for competitions.

Contact Summer Social in advance if your team needs to bring specific additional equipment or to arrange a team gazebo, which Summer Social can set up for an additional charge.

Public transport is recommended. Richmond Station is the closest major station to Summer Social, served by trains and the London Underground and a short walk from both event sites.

Yes, but parking at Summer Social is limited and chargeable on entry at a flat rate for the day. Vehicles must be removed by 11:00am the following day.

Accessible parking is available at Summer Social. Speak to the gate team about any assistance you need on arrival; the team will do its best to accommodate you.