The Football Academy TV Guide

Upcoming episodes, programme details and where to watch over the next seven days. All times are UK time.

Upcoming airings

Series 4 · Expedition España

U12s defender Alex goes in search of silverware as he travels to Spain on his first tour. Maddie battles on without her injured bestie Riley, and Spurs legend Ledley King stars in Skill Showdown.

Details for all showings

Childrens
Action adventure
Children's
Subtitles

Production year: 2026
Original language: English
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Audio description language: English
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Audio description · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 3 showings

Sat 24 Oct17:50
CBBCEngland London(20 minutes)
Tue 27 Oct17:40
CBBCEngland London(25 minutes)
Thu 29 Oct13:10
CBBCEngland London(20 minutes)

Series 4 · Could It Be Magic?

U12 best friends Masai and Ernest reunite for a must-win match, while U14s Eliza and Ava take on the mighty Welsh U15s. Spurs' Vicario stars in Skill Showdown.

Details for all showings

Childrens
Action adventure
Children's
Subtitles

Production year: 2026
Original language: English
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Audio description language: English
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Audio description · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 1 showing

Mon 26 Oct13:05
CBBCEngland London(25 minutes)

Series 4 · The Life of Riley and Maddie

Maddie and Riley are now in the U16s, who face a physical Millwall U18s. Pax takes on the captaincy in a must-win match against Norwich, and Spurs legend Michael Dawson stars in Skill Showdown.

Details for all showings

Childrens
Action adventure
Children's
Subtitles

Production year: 2026
Original language: English
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Audio description language: English
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Audio description · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 2 showings

Mon 26 Oct17:40
CBBCEngland London(25 minutes)
Wed 28 Oct13:05
CBBCEngland London(25 minutes)

Series 4 · Pax to the Max

New recruit Pax hopes to impress against Derby, while Ava and Eliza take on Oxford. Spurs legend Ledley King takes on Masai in Skill Showdown. And there's Three of the Best and Skill Show Off.

Details for all showings

Childrens
Action adventure
Children's
Subtitles

Production year: 2026
Original language: English
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Audio description language: English
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Audio description · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 1 showing

Tue 27 Oct13:05
CBBCEngland London(25 minutes)

Series 4 · The Dreaded Penalties

Konan, Jason and Harry face a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Spain. Lexi faces a game against Newcastle before her future at the academy is decided, and Wizzy chooses his favourite goal.

Details for all showings

Childrens
Action adventure
Children's
Subtitles

Production year: 2026
Original language: English
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Audio description language: English
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Audio description · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 2 showings

Wed 28 Oct17:40
CBBCEngland London(25 minutes)
Fri 30 Oct13:10
CBBCEngland London(25 minutes)

Series 4 · Small but Mighty

U14s Isla and Savannah - aka Ant and Dec - try to prove that heart beats height as they take on QPR. Leo is tested in a clash against Plymouth, and it's Sandro v Harry in Skill Showdown.

Details for all showings

Childrens
Action adventure
Children's
Subtitles

Production year: 2026
Original language: English
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Audio description language: English
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Audio description · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 1 showing

Thu 29 Oct17:40
CBBCEngland London(25 minutes)