Baltic States 2026

 
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Our summer Football Weekends group trip is announced. We are making a first visit to the Baltic States for live football - and World Cup action on the TV! Would you like to join us?

We have 2 great offers for you. Our first is 4 nights in the bustling Latvian capital of Riga. We'll see 3 live matches, including 2 in Riga itself.

However you can choose to extend your trip for a full week - with a refreshing few nights on the Baltic coast at Liepaja, followed by three more nights with football in Lithuania!

There will be plenty of time for sightseeing and relaxation, particularly on this extended trip - all at a competitive price! 

Return flights are available from several destinations including London, Manchester and Dublin as well as good one stop options to numerous others.

Places are limited so please check out the itinerary and prices below and if this appeals please register your interest now as the bookings window will be limited!

 

FW Baltic States 2026

Option 1: long weekend

  • Trip hosted by FW's Jim Stewart
  • 4 night stay from Friday, June 19, to Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in a 3/4* hotel in central Riga including breakfast
  • Welcome gathering & info pack
  • Accompanied travel and match tickets to 3 games
  • Legendary FW football quiz
  • Leisure time included
  • Optional extras: group meal, sightseeing

Twin/double sharing per person: £315/ 360 euros

Solo traveller: £395/ 455 euros
 

Option 2: extended stay

  • Trip hosted by FW's Jim Stewart
  • 10 night stay from Friday, June 19, to Monday, June 29, 2026 in a 3/4* hotels in Riga (4 nights),Liepaja (3 nights),and Lithuania cities (3 nights) tbc
  • Welcome gathering & info pack
  • Accompanied travel and match tickets to 6 games
  • Travel connections around Latvia & Lithuania
  • Legendary FW football quiz
  • Extended leisure time including 2 free days on the Baltic Coast
  • Optional extras: group meal, sightseeing

Twin/double sharing per person: £675/772 euros

Solo traveller: £875/ 1000 euros

Alternative length stays to fit personal schedules or flights can be accommodated on request. Flights not included

 
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What's an FW trip like?

Interested in a Football Weekends trip but unsure what to expect?

We can tell you it's a relaxed weekend, with the chance to watch football and visit a new destination in the company of fellow football supporters. Our parties are a mix of solo travellers, friends and couples so everyone's welcome - aged 18 to 80+. There is an itinerary but there is always some time built in to do your own thing. And we take the hassle out of organising tickets and travel!

Here's a few comments from guests on our Spring 2026 trip to Belgrade:

'For first timers embarking on a European football trip, I would recommend FW trips, as Jim's organisational skills really look after you and the friendliness of fellow travellers makes you feel very welcome. – Paul, Warwickshire

'Another excellent trip and more memories made. Expertly organised as usual, great to see old friends and meeting new ones.' - Simon, Nottingham

'Football Weekends trips are great for seeing new grounds without the stress of having to coordinate everything yourself. They do all of the hard yards and you get the easy tap in.- Glenn, Basingstoke

'Well run trip that allowed you time to do your own thing as well as participate in the organized activities. Nice to enjoy watching games in a different country with like minded and friendly football enthusiasts.- Roger, Bromley

'A great way to watch football in Europe and explore a new country. All at the same time as making new friends and meeting old ones.' - Michael, Grantham

'Jim's fantastic organisation and the chance to meet friends old and new made this a fascinating experience and a great trip.- Michael, Peterborough

 

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Getting to the Baltic States

See below our recommended flights: these fit with the itinerary. However if you would like to fly on different dates this can be accommodated.

Weekend stay: Return flights to Riga June 19-23:

  • London Stansted outbound 06:20, return 16:55
  • London Gatwick outbound 09:15 return 15:40
  • Manchester outbound 10:00 return 13:20
  • Leeds/Bradford outbound 06:05 return 12:30
  • Dublin outbound 06:50 direct return available on 24th
  • Edinburgh outbound 09:50 return via Copenhagen 15:40

Dublin + Edinburgh direct outbound, Dublin direct return is available on 24th.

Extended stay: Flying into Riga June 19 return from Vilnius/Kaunas June 29

  • London Stansted outbound 06:20 return 13:25 and 17:55
  • Manchester outbound 10:00 return Liverpool 23:40
  • Dublin outbound 06:50 return 23:00
  • Edinburgh outbound 09:50 return via Bristol 15:45

Note that there are flights from Luton to Palanga close to Leipaja should you wish to join/leave the group at that time

 

Want to join us? Then please complete this form below. We'll be in touch in a couple of days!