The 2027 annual International Football History Conference will take place at Heart of Midlothian FC, Edinburgh.

International Football History Conference 2027

10 - 11 June 2027

Heart of Midlothian FC (Hearts), Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, McLeod Street / Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL

The organisers of the International Football History Conference are delighted to announce our 10th anniversary conference. The 2027 conference will take place at Tynecastle Park, the historic home of Heart of Midlothian F.C. (Hearts) in Edinburgh, Scotland. To mark this milestone, we also hope to stage a special 10th anniversary celebration on the evening of Thursday 10th June. As always, we anticipate there will be a fantastic collection of papers presented with contributions from leading academics from across the globe, including many leaders in their field, as well as early career researchers and others with a passion for football (of all codes) research.

To mark our special milestone, we also hope to stage a special 10th anniversary celebration on the evening of Thursday 10th June for delegates too.

A provisional list of presenters and topics will be posted In February 2027. If you are interested in presenting then contact the organisers before January 8 2027 for details of how to submit an abstract.

The conference organisers are: Conor Murray, Dil Porter, Max Portman, Wray Vamplew and Gary James. Gary James: 'The inaugural International Football History Conference was staged in 2017 and proved popular with leading academics, early career researchers, football historians and students. Apart from one year due to Covid, we've managed to stage the conference annually ever since. This year, for the first time, we're off to Edinburgh for what promises to be another significant conference with world leading research presented, while also providing networking opportunities, as well as the potential for collaborations.'

Edinburgh has excellent international links by air to many global cities, while rail links allow delegates to travel to Edinburgh from Glasgow, London and many other UK cities.

The main part of the conference will run from Thursday morning c.08.30 and end on Friday about 18.00.

COST OF ATTENDANCE

Note: Due to capacity limits it is suggested delegates register as early as possible

The International Football History Conference is a self-funding, non-profit event. All delegates, whether presenting or not, will need to book their place before attending.

An early bird price for delegates is available for booking before the end of January (we anticipate issuing acceptances before the end of January).

Full Delegate (2 days): £149 (rising to £159 from 1 February).

Students/unwaged/retired delegates (2 Days): £139 (rising to £149 from 1 February)

Special Day Rate: £80 (employed) & £70 (unwaged/Students/retired; rising to £75 on 1 February)

All these prices include the Eventbrite fees.

Delegates will need to make their own arrangements regarding accommodation & travel for the conference. If you would like some advice on where to stay please contact the organisers via footycon@outlook.com

As with previous years there will be awards in connection with papers presented.

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