Football in 10 Years is a new series from BBC Sport that explores what the future of the beautiful game could look like by 2036.
Published March 27, 2026 • Source: bbc.com
Football in 10 Years is a new series from BBC Sport that explores what the future of the beautiful game could look like by 2036.
Featuring technical innovations, new stadium designs, and discussions on what impact AI will have on coaching and watching football, the series investigates what the direction of travel looks like over the next decade.
From 'Players of the Future' to what plans Wrexham AFC have over the next 10 years, you can watch the films and read the articles that will enhance your understanding of what is to come.
Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion
With the pressure on getting instant results, do managers and coaches have time to think about what football will be like in 10 years' time? Stevenage manager Alex Revell and Norwich City first-team coach Ryan Garry spoke to BBC Sport's Giles Goford about their hopes for football's future.
Read the piece here
How big clubs are developing football stars of the future
BBC Sport takes a trip to Malta to see an under-10s tournament featuring Benfica and Newcastle United.
What challenges do these players face in their quest to become professionals? And how are the techniques and technologies for developing young talent changing for the future?
Four pundits and a plasma - debating the next decade in football
As part of 'Football in 10 Years' BBC Sport presenter Hugh Ferris hosted a lively discussion on what changes we can expect to see in the game over the next decade. Hugh was joined by NWSL commentator Jacqui Oatley, former Manchester City and QPR defender Nedum Onuoha and the Observer's football correspondent Rory Smith to talk AI, the fans' viewing experience and whether a European Super League, in the men's or women's game, will actually come to fruition.
You can read the article here and watch the debate below.
'AI means you can play the game a million times before kick-off' - football's data revolution
Could data, powered by AI, help bring about a revolution in football? BBC Sport investigates the technological advances that could change the game forever.
From Hudl's HQ in Lincoln, Nebraska to the Barcelona Innovation Hub, Graeme Langford and Rhodri Hywel explore how football will look and feel very different by 2036.
How Wrexham are getting 'Premier League ready'
After three successive promotions for Wrexham, chief executive Michael Williamson explains to BBC Sport's Giles Goford how the club are gearing up for the next decade.
Since the takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2021, Wrexham have also announced the creation of a completely new Kop stand, poised to seat 7,500 extra fans at the Racecourse Ground (Y Cae Ras).