Free webinar: Independent Football Regulator Licensing: What Clubs Must Build Before Applying
The IFR published its final licensing rules on 1 July 2026, and the provisional licence application window opens on 1 November 2026. Every club in the top five tiers must hold a licence to compete from the 2027/28 season.
This free session is a practical walk through what an application actually demands, where clubs most often fall short, and how to close the gap before you apply.
WHAT WE WILL COVER
The IFR, its powers, and the licensing timelines that now bind every regulated club
What a real application looks like across governance, financial sustainability, risk, ownership, fan engagement and compliance
The governance and financial frameworks the regulator expects, with worked examples
The compliance documents that do the heavy lifting, and where the work usually sits
Emerging AML requirements for football, including the EU regime that brings clubs into scope from 2029
A live gap assessment of a fictional Championship club, scored for readiness
WHO IT IS FOR
Owners, board members, CEOs, CFOs, compliance officers, club secretaries, sporting directors and legal teams.
YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
A clear view of IFR licensing expectations
A checklist of the documents and frameworks your club needs
A read on the gaps most commonly found inside clubs
A practical roadmap to readiness
A self-assessment framework to measure where you stand