This year’s event will be our 10th Anniversary and will be staged at the bet365 Stadium on Friday 27th February 2026 from 6.30pm.

The charitable initiative encourages supporters and the wider community to help raise awareness of homelessness within the city and its surrounding areas.

Participants get first-hand experience of what it’s like to brave the elements overnight as they bed down inside the Boothen End concourse and in the Boothen End stand, all whilst raising much-needed funds for local charities.

The event will start at 6.30pm in the evening and end the following morning at 7.00am, during which time snacks and breakfast will be provided.

Those taking part must be 11 or over, however, for anyone under 18, they must be accompanied by an adult/guardian and have parental permission to attend.

For those unable to attend, the Foundation are encouraging people to take part in the Big Sleep Out at home by sleeping in their garden, on their floors, or wherever feels like a challenge!

Supporters are encouraged to raise at least £100, with a deposit of £20 contributing towards the donation. The charities who will benefit are the Macari Foundation and Connect 2 Combat, as well as the Foundation to support their work tackling homelessness.