As the World Cup moves into the knockout stages, Octopus Energy is bringing back its epic Octopus Kits for Kids giveaway for a hat-trick season – and the race is on for the final spots.*
Grassroots teams have just two weeks left to apply for FREE personalised Octokits.
This year, Octopus is giving away over 23,000 shirts to 2,000 youth and grassroots teams in a random prize draw. So far, 1,000 lucky teams have already secured their free strips for the upcoming season – leaving 1,000 kits still up for grabs before applications close.
The giveaway has exploded in popularity since it launched. Octopus initially planned to kit out just 500 teams, but due to overwhelming demand, the company rapidly expanded the programme, handing out 50,000 eye-catching Octokits to date.
Winning teams – known as Tentacle Teams – can choose from three different designs: the famous bright pink and purple Octokit, a plain kit in their own club colours, or a classic striped design. Every kit comes personalised with team numbers and the Octopus sponsorship badge.**
With World Cup fever sweeping the nation, Octopus has also revealed which parts of the UK have had the most Tentacle Teams apply for their dazzling new strips this year – with the South East currently on track to lift the trophy.
The current league table is:
South East – 2,571
East of England – 2,091
North West – 2,030
Yorkshire and the Humber – 1,998
East Midlands – 1,822
South West – 1,654
West Midlands – 1,649
Scotland – 1,257
London – 1,175
Wales – 1,106
North East – 991
And the perks don’t stop at the pitch. Some Tentacle Teams have won unforgettable prizes, such as exclusive tours of the iconic Emirates Stadium, home to Premier League champions Arsenal.
Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, Chief Marketing Officer at Octopus Energy, said: “Grassroots football is where future World Cup dreams begin, so we’re buzzing to make it a hat-trick of helping teams look electrifying on the pitch.
“Whether it’s a rainy Sunday morning or a nerve-racking final, we want every player who puts on an Octokit to feel ready for their own big moment. Here’s to more great matches, muddy boots and future stars!
The initiative is powered by Octoplus, Octopus Energy’s popular rewards scheme, which is now used by over 2.8 million customers.
Parents and coaches have until 16th July to get their entries in via the Octoplus tab in the Octopus Energy app or online dashboard.
