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Barclays Premier League

Britain is home to the world famous Barclays Premier League, arguably the best football league in the world. With great goals, silky-smooth skills, and tough tackles on display every week, it is no wonder millions follow the Barclays Premier League around the world each week.

Premier League tickets are always in high demand. They sell out extremely quick so it's best to book early to guarantee a seat. Make sure you don't leave it too long. To avoid disappointment, check availability and buy Barclays Premier League tickets online now.

To find out what top players like about Britain in special interviews, as well as a wealth of things to see and do in and around teams’ home grounds, see www.visitbritain.com/football.

Scottish Premier League

The Scots love their football, and for a country with a small population they have performed very well on the European and World stages. Celtic were the first British club to win the European Cup back in 1967 - a fact their supporters won't let you forget!

One of the best things about Scottish football is the rivalry between the clubs. The Old Firm derby between Celtic FC and Glasgow Rangers in particular is massive, and Edinburgh derby between Hibernian and Hearts is also big. The atmosphere at these games is as intense as you'll experience anywhere in the world.

If you're lucky enough to see one of these games live, you can feel the passion and the atmosphere grabbing you in the stomach. At the end of the game you'll be exhausted and, along with 60,000 others you'll either be on an extreme high or an extreme downer.

It's traditional in Scotland to head out for a drink after the game to discuss the result, the performance and the controversial moments. The Scottish people are great fun, so why not make a day of it?

The Scottish Premier League season runs from August until May, and it's possible to get tickets for most games. For more information visit the official Scottish Premier League website.

The FA Cup

The FA Cup holds a special place in the football calendar, and is the oldest football competition in the world, founded in 1872. It's the competition that provides the opportunity for small, part-time clubs to potentially go head to head with the big clubs of the Premiership. Can you imagine your local amateur club playing Manchester United? In the FA Cup it's possible!

The Cup is a knockout competition, with pairs drawn completely at random. FA Cup matches usually take place on the home ground on one of the teams playing, and this is usually decided when the teams are drawn. In the history of the FA Cup, only 8 teams who were playing outside the top level of English football have gone on to win the competition.

Every year there are games where the whole squad of one team is worth less than one player on the opposition team. The beauty of the FA Cup is that in each round there is always an underdog to support in at least one of the games. As well as the English FA Cup, there is also a Scottish FA Cup for teams in Scotland, and an FA Women's Cup.

At the end of the competition, the winning team is presented with a trophy - the FA Cup. Manchester United hold the record for the most FA Cup wins (11), followed by Arsenal (10) and Tottenham Hotspur (8). The FA Cup runs from September to May, with the Premier League clubs joining in early January. The FA Cup final is played at England's new national stadium - Wembley.

For FA Cup tickets visit our shop, or for a wider range go directly to the club websites.