“It’s a hat-trick!” Thousands of free footie kits up for grabs as Octopus Energy’s Kits for Kids enters third year
Last chance! Just two weeks left for grassroots teams to win free, personalised football kits
Octopus Energy is giving away over 23,000 football shirts after already kitting out 50,000 young players across the UK
Epic Octokits giveaway part of legendary rewards programme, Octoplus, used by over 2.8 million customers
London, 2nd July 2026 - As the World Cup moves into the knockout stages, Octopus Energy is bringing back its epic Octopus Kits for Kids giveaway for a hat-trick season – and the race is on for the final spots.*
Grassroots teams have just two weeks left to apply for FREE personalised Octokits.
This year, Octopus is giving away over 23,000 shirts to 2,000 youth and grassroots teams in a random prize draw. So far, 1,000 lucky teams have already secured their free strips for the upcoming season – leaving 1,000 kits still up for grabs before applications close.
The giveaway has exploded in popularity since it launched. Octopus initially planned to kit out just 500 teams, but due to overwhelming demand, the company rapidly expanded the programme, handing out 50,000 eye-catching Octokits to date.
Winning teams – known as Tentacle Teams – can choose from three different designs: the famous bright pink and purple Octokit, a plain kit in their own club colours, or a classic striped design. Every kit comes personalised with team numbers and the Octopus sponsorship badge.**
With World Cup fever sweeping the nation, Octopus has also revealed which parts of the UK have had the most Tentacle Teams apply for their dazzling new strips this year – with the South East currently on track to lift the trophy.
The current league table is:
South East – 2,571
East of England – 2,091
North West – 2,030
Yorkshire and the Humber – 1,998
East Midlands – 1,822
South West – 1,654
West Midlands – 1,649
Scotland – 1,257
London – 1,175
Wales – 1,106
North East – 991
And the perks don’t stop at the pitch. Some Tentacle Teams have won unforgettable prizes, such as exclusive tours of the iconic Emirates Stadium, home to Premier League champions Arsenal.
Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, Chief Marketing Officer at Octopus Energy, said: “Grassroots football is where future World Cup dreams begin, so we're buzzing to make it a hat-trick of helping teams look electrifying on the pitch.
“Whether it's a rainy Sunday morning or a nerve-racking final, we want every player who puts on an Octokit to feel ready for their own big moment. Here's to more great matches, muddy boots and future stars!"
The initiative is powered by Octoplus, Octopus Energy’s popular rewards scheme, which is now used by over 2.8 million customers.
Parents and coaches have until 16th July to get their entries in via the Octoplus tab in the Octopus Energy app or online dashboard.
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Notes to editors:
*How to enter into the prize draw for Octopus Kits for Kids:
Be an Octopus Energy customer, agree to the T&Cs, and be signed up to our rewards scheme, Octoplus.
Have a local grassroots team to nominate who are under the age of 18, without an existing shirt sponsor.
Log in to your online account or the Octopus app and head to the Octoplus tab.
Click the Octo-kits for Kids banner and submit your team’s details.
**Octopus is teaming up with UK manufacturer MG Sportswear again this year to offer these bespoke kits.
Some Tentacle Teams sporting their Octokits:
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