SWANS BIG SLEEP OUT 2026

Following the incredible support shown by our community in recent years, the Swans BIG Sleep Out returns to the Swansea.com Stadium this November!

For one night, people from our city will give up the comfort of their beds and sleep on the stadium concrete in support of those facing homelessness, poverty, isolation and hardship on our doorstep.

While one night outdoors can never replicate the realities faced by people experiencing homelessness, it provides an opportunity to reflect, stand in solidarity and do our bit to make someone’s day better.

This year, we're aiming to welcome more than 100 participants and raise £40,000 to support the life-changing work of both organisations across Swansea.

Hosted by Matthew's House and Swansea City AFC Foundation, the BIG Sleep Out brings people together around a shared belief: nobody should have to face difficult times alone.

A home is more than walls.. nobody in our city should have to hungry, cold or lonely. Nobody should have to go without the simple things that most of us take for granted, food, someone to talk to and a safe place to sleep.

Behind every statistic is a person.

Someone struggling to put food on the table.

A young person who feels alone

A family facing choices between heating or eating.

By taking part in the BIG Sleep Out, you're helping ensure support is available when people need it most.

Funds raised through the event will be equally shared between Matthew's House and Swansea City AFC Foundation.

Matthew's House provides practical support, food, community and hope for people facing homelessness, poverty, food insecurity and isolation. Their work creates a welcoming environment where people can access support, connection and dignity during difficult times.

Swansea City AFC Foundation uses the power of sport to inspire, support and create opportunities for people of all ages. Funding helps deliver programmes that improve wellbeing, support vulnerable young people and families, remove barriers to participating in sports, and ensure no child misses out because of their circumstances. This includes initiatives such as Premier League Kicks, targeted youth support programmes, and community campaigns including Everyone Deserves a Christmas.

"This event isn't just about one night, it's about standing together to say we care. The Swans BIG Sleep Out helps us continue providing support, food and hope to people who need it most. By coming together as a community, we're showing that Swansea is a city that turns up when it counts."

Matthew's House Project Leader, Thom Lynch

Together, we can make a difference.

Spend one night out. Help change lives. Join the Swans BIG Sleep Out 2026.