Challenge yourself
Developed by world-class coach developers and expert coaches, these challenge cards transform your sessions and workforce with timeless, expert-backed knowledge and frameworks.
Less Planning. More Playing. Better Decisions.
Most coaches and teachers don't need more drills. They need a faster way to make games purposeful. MatchPlay Cards give you [45+] ready-made team and player challenges that turn any small-sided game into a learning game, so players develop the decision-making, communication and problem-solving that drills can't teach.
Why Coaches and PE Teachers Use MatchPlay Cards
Every player involved.
Individual challenges mean mixed-ability groups all have something to work on, not just your strongest players.
Learning that transfers to the game.
Players learn in realistic game situations, so skills hold up under pressure on match day.
Built for real training conditions.
Credit-card plastic that survives rain, mud and being passed around all session.
Grassroots to elite.
The same cards are used by under-7s teams and Premier League academies.
Every player involved.
Individual challenges mean mixed-ability groups all have something to work on, not just your strongest players.
Learning that transfers to the game.
Players learn in realistic game situations, so skills hold up under pressure on match day.
Built for real training conditions.
Credit-card plastic that survives rain, mud and being passed around all session.
Grassroots to elite.
The same cards are used by under-7s teams and Premier League academies.
Trusted by 10,000+ Sports Leaders
Take the stress out of coaching
Put players and the game at the centre
They help keep players engaged and learning through fun, game-based challenges that feel like real sport. Encourage decision-making and cultivate players who can problem solve and communicate with confidence.
Find your match
There's a deck of MatchPlay Cards for everyone.
Trusted by the best of the best
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We’ve partnered with them to bring sharper thinking into play. From training sessions to game-day moments, the focus is on better decisions and smarter performance.
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How MatchPlay Cards Work
Pick them. Choose a card that matches your session goal, from keeping possession to defending as a unit.
Add them. Give a challenge to a team or to one player and drop it into your game.
Play them. Step back and watch players solve it themselves. You coach the moments that
Grab the ultimate coaching pack
Our OG MatchPlay Cards keep players active and engaged, Reflection Cards prompt sharper thinking around gameplay, and our Coaching Development Cards challenge coaches to think differently, lead better conversations, and become a better coach.
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MatchPlay Cards FAQs
What sports can I use MatchPlay Cards with?
The original deck works in any invasion
game, including football, rugby, hockey, basketball, netball and AFL. We also make sport-specific decks for netball and footy.
What age groups are they for?
From age 5 upward. Animal MatchPlay Cards are designed for ages 5 to 10, and our other decks work from juniors through to senior and elite players.
How many cards are in a deck?
Each deck has [45+] challenge cards, a drawstring bag and a QR code linking to extra game ideas.
Are they waterproof?
Yes. They're made from credit-card plastic and built for outdoor training in any weather.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, to 75+ countries, with FedEx Express on international orders.
Can schools pay by invoice?
Yes. For orders of [15+] decks, request a quote and we'll invoice your school or club directly.