TCL, the Global No.1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV brand (75″+) according to OMDIA 2025 and official Global Partner of Arsenal FC, has announced the return of its highly anticipated Road To Greatness five-a-side football tournament for 2026. Open to South Africans aged 18 and over with a valid passport, registration is now open — and spots are limited.
Compete for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Emirates Stadium
The tournament is searching for South Africa’s best five-a-side team to represent the country on the global stage. Winners will go head-to-head with teams from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, South Europe, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom — all competing for a place at the global finals in London from 17 to 21 May 2026.
The prize is extraordinary. Winning teams earn a three-day experience in London that includes training sessions with Arsenal FC coaches, meetings with club legends, a full stadium and museum tour, and the chance to compete in the TCL Road To Greatness final on the pitch at the Emirates Stadium
The Emirates Stadium; a 60,000-capacity arena that has hosted some of the greatest names in Premier League history. For the winners of the TCL Road to Greatness, it represents the pinnacle of their footballing journey, a chance to play where legends have made history.
How the South African leg works
The local tournament gets underway in May 2026, with only 16 team slots available per country. Competition promises to be fierce. Teams can register via this form
Here are the key dates to know:
1 May Cape Town Tournament — Fives Futbol Century City
3 May Johannesburg Tournament — Fives Futbol Huddle Park
4 May Regional Finals — Fives Futbol Huddle Park
17–21 May Global Finals — Emirates Stadium, London
Closes Registration deadline — 29 April 2026
“We’re proud to bring Road to Greatness back for a second year because it represents exactly what TCL stands for creating opportunities and inspiring people to aim higher. Stepping onto the pitch at the Emirates is a dream for millions, and we are proud to be the brand that turns that dream into a reality for our local talent,” said Mike Chen, General Manager, TCL South Africa.
