Match Attax on Tour - Meet Merson and Beardsley

Match Attax, the official Premier League card trading game, is heading out again on its Swap and Play Tour. It gives kids and parents alike the chance to trade cards with Topps to get the last few they need, play other collectors and even meet a Premier League star in some of the UK’s great football arenas.

The Match Attax Tour is a fantastic FREE day out for the whole family and a great chance to trade cards and hone your skills against other collectors. Even if you have never played Match Attax before or just want to learn some tricks of the trade, an official training camp will be present with Match Attax Masters on hand to give advice and tips meaning you will be a pro in no time.  

Additionally, collectors can also have their picture taken with the Barclay’s Premier League Trophy; learn some new tricks and flicks from the TOPPS Skills School and it’s flair masters; get their very own personalised Match Attax card made and even earn a place to play the best and showcase their skills at the Match Attax World Championships Finals taking place at Villa Park, Birmingham, on Saturday 23rd April.

The full Match Attax Tour Schedule is:

 
·         Saturday 16th April           Dublin (Aviva Stadium)

·         Monday 18th April            London (Emirates Stadium)

·         Tuesday 19th April            Manchester (City of Manchester Stadium)

·         Wednesday 20th April     Newcastle (St. James’ Park)

·         Thursday 21st April           Birmingham (Villa Park)

The event will take place between 11am – 4pm and are FREE entry. Some activities require payment or a charitable donation.

There’s also the chance to represent your school and prove your ‘stato’ knowledge by teaming up with your school friends for the School Football Quiz. Teams, consisting of 5 pupils, will compete against other schools in the area on questions regarding everything football to win a Topps Match Attax branded kit and £250 towards sports equipment for their school. Email schoolsquiz@topps.co.uk to register your team, multiple teams from each school are allowed.

As if all this wasn’t enough, some of the Premier League’s greatest Legends are due to make an appearance some events. The likes of Paul Merson in London and Birmingham, and Peter Beardsley in Newcastle will be adding to the excitement.

The event will take place between 11am – 4pm and are FREE entry. Some activities require payment or a charitable donation.

For full details of the 2011 Swap and Play Tour visit www.toppsfootball.co.uk