Samantha Giles - Football Fantastics

Samantha Giles to play Val in Football Fantastics.

The new series Football Fantastics is a high-energy, feel-good comedy that celebrates friendship, fun, and the beautiful game. Set against the heartwarming backdrop of Yorkshire, the show follows six wildly lovable kids who come together every weekend for their local football group – where friendships are forged, and epic adventures unfold both on and off the pitch.

Football Fantastics is packed with big personalities, toe-tapping songs, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of heart. Whether you're mad about football or just love a great story, this is a series that scores every time. The series is produced by Strike, the team behind the CBBC’s hit series Jamie Johnson FC.

Kate Morton, Senior Head of Commissioning, CBeebies, says: “Football Fantastics is a great way to kick off the BBC’s Summer of Sport for our youngest audiences. It’s a joyful series packed with energy, fun, teamwork, friendship and resilience, encouraging little ones to get involved. Inspiring young audiences to have fun and learn through play is something we’re passionate about at CBeebies so it feels like the perfect way to mark what is set to be an exciting summer for sport!”

Creator of Football Fantastics Sam Talbot says, “With Football Fantastics, we wanted to capture the sheer joy of the game – the laughter, the friendships, the unforgettable moments that happen both on and off the pitch in kids football clubs for both them and their parents. It’s a love letter to grassroots football and the amazing kids who turn up each week just for the fun of it. We’re thrilled to have legends like Jill Scott and the Lionesses bring their magic to the show. It’s all about inspiring the next generation while having a blast along the way.”

Football Fantastics comes to CBeebies and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 5 July 2025