Football Party Package with Foot Darts & Penalty Shootout
Some football parties need a full pitch, teams and a referee. Others only need two good challenges and a group of people convinced they can hit the target better than everyone else. Our Football Package keeps things simple by pairing two skill-based inflatable games that can be played repeatedly throughout the event.
The package combines the Foot Darts Kick n Stick with the Penalty Shootout, giving players two different tests of accuracy. There is no need for organised matches or complicated rules, which makes the setup useful for birthday parties, school events, football club celebrations, community fun days and family gatherings.
Two Football Games Without Playing the Same Game Twice
Although both attractions involve kicking a football, they produce very different activity.
Foot Darts asks players to control placement and aim for different parts of an oversized target. The Penalty Shootout is much closer to the familiar experience of stepping up and trying to place a shot where you want it.
That difference matters at longer events. Guests can switch between the two challenges, compare scores and return later for another attempt rather than repeating exactly the same activity all afternoon.
Football meets darts in one oversized target game. Players kick Velcro footballs towards the inflatable dartboard and try to land them as close to their chosen scoring area as possible.
It's straightforward enough for younger players to understand immediately, but accurate kicking makes a noticeable difference, so older children and adults can enjoy it too.
Because each turn can be relatively quick, Foot Darts can work especially well at events where lots of people want to take part over the course of the day.
The Penalty Shootout turns one of football's simplest moments into a standalone party game: put the ball down, choose your target and take the shot.
Guests can play casually, keep score between friends or create their own mini competition. There is no need to divide everyone into teams, which makes it easy for people to join and leave the activity whenever they like.
For football-themed birthdays, it also gives the event an obvious football attraction without requiring enough outdoor space for an actual match.
A Package That Works With Different Ages
One of the useful things about target games is that participation isn't limited to one narrow age group.
Younger children can simply enjoy kicking towards the targets, while older players can start concentrating on accuracy, scoring and beating previous attempts. Adults often end up joining in too, particularly once somebody claims their shot is better than everyone else's.
That makes the Football Package a practical option for mixed family events where a standard children's inflatable might not hold everyone's attention.
Use It as a Mini Football Zone
At larger events, the two games can form a compact football activity area rather than being placed separately around the venue.
One attraction can deal with penalty attempts while the other handles target kicking, allowing players to rotate naturally between them. A simple scoreboard or informal points system can turn the area into a longer-running activity without needing staff to organise a full tournament.
If you're planning a sports-focused event, you can also explore our Sports Inflatables for other interactive options.
Ideal for Football Clubs and School Events
The package isn't limited to children's birthdays. Its simple turn-based format works particularly well when participants arrive at different times or when organisers need activities that can operate alongside the rest of an event.
It can suit:
- football presentation days;
- school fun days and sports events;
- birthday parties;
- youth club activities;
- community celebrations;
- charity fundraisers;
- corporate family days;
- sports club open days.
For larger gatherings, additional Inflatable Games can be used to create several short-turn attractions around the site.
More Entertainment Without Losing the Football Theme
If the Football Package is being hired for a bigger celebration, it can become one section of a wider setup.
Younger children might have a separate Bouncy Castles area, while football fans concentrate on the target games. For school and community events, this gives organisers different types of activity rather than filling the venue with several similar inflatables.
Practical equipment from our Event Hire range can also be added where required.
Planning an Outdoor Football Event
The available area is worth thinking about before booking. You need sufficient space for both inflatable games, suitable access for delivery and a layout that allows players and spectators to move around comfortably.
If you're using a school field, club grounds, garden or community venue, tell us where the event is taking place and we can help you consider the setup requirements.
For suitable events, Event Gazebos can also provide covered space for registration, refreshments or event organisers.
Professional Delivery and Setup
Our team handles delivery, installation and collection of both games. Equipment is cleaned before hire, checked as part of our normal preparation process and positioned appropriately for the venue.
Applicable inflatable equipment is insured and tested in line with our usual safety procedures, allowing organisers to concentrate on the rest of the day.
Football Package Hire in Banbridge, Craigavon, Lurgan & More
We provide the Football Package in Banbridge, Craigavon, Lurgan, Dromore, Moira and Portadown, with further delivery available in Co Armagh and Co Down.
Book the Football Package
If you want football-themed entertainment without organising a full match, this package gives players two simple challenges they can keep returning to throughout the event.
Check availability online, call 07595 846680, or send your event details through our Contact Us page.