Why this exists.

Search "Chelsea academy trials" and everything that ranks is trying to sell you a trial day. The club itself does not run one. Parents deserve the straight answer, per club, with the rules that actually decide it.

How pages are verified

Every club page is built from the club's own academy and FAQ pages, the Premier League and EFL youth development rules, and, where a charity arm runs the pathway, that organisation's own listings. Every page shows its sources and the date it was last checked. If a club changes its process, tell us and we re-verify within a week.

What we will never do

• Take money from trial-day companies or list their events as routes into an academy.
• Sell the email list.
• Claim a relationship with any club, league or federation. We are independent.

Who

Built by a football industry professional who works with clubs on transfers and contracts by day, and a parent-focused editorial process by night. Contact: hello@academyparent.com.