A brand-new teaching resource from Premier League Primary Stars, developed in collaboration with EA SPORTS FC FUTURES – offering schools an innovative, completely free way to foster teamwork, inclusion, and active play.
Playground Champions, now available for Key Stage 2, taps into pupils’ passion for football and gaming to help schools create more positive, engaging play environments.
⚽ 4 in 5 young people saying sport-themed video games inspire them to get active in real life, this resource taps directly into what motivates pupils today.
A fresh approach to active play
Playground Champions features five short, flexible activities that blend football and the skill-based mini-games from EA SPORTS FC 26. Designed for ease of use, the resource helps teachers spark interest, build core movement skills, and develop pupils’ confidence and leadership.
Suitable for PE lessons, enrichment time or lunchtime activity, the sessions support:
- Teamwork and communication
- Inclusive participation
- Fundamental movement skills
- Leadership and responsibility
A key focus is helping pupils understand how these skills transfer beyond the playground – to other sports, wider learning, and their personal development.
Leadership skills for older pupils
Alongside the main resource, Premier League Primary Stars has released a complementary Leadership Skills session, designed to empower older or more confident pupils to guide and inspire their peers.
This pupil-led approach strengthens school culture by building:
- Pupil voice
- Confidence
- Responsibility
- Partnerships between children during active play
Expert insights: The Positive Play Webinar
To support the launch, teachers can also access a new on-demand webinar featuring former England international Joleon Lescott, England Lioness Nikita Parris, and leading education specialists.
The session offers practical strategies to:
- Address behaviour challenges
- Build teamwork and peer support
- Strengthen classroom culture
- Harness the positive power of play
Teachers can watch the webinar here.
This launch marks a compelling example of how sport and gaming can come together to support education – and provides teachers with a resource that is both engaging for pupils and practical for schools.
