Soccer Fundraising
Soccer Fundraising — Zero Fees
Raise money for uniforms, goals, tournament travel, registration fees, and training gear. Run kick-a-thons, walk-a-thons, fun runs, or online donation campaigns — all with zero platform fees.
Soccer fundraiser ideas that work
Forget selling coupon books and running snack bar shifts. Your players signed up to play soccer, not hawk candy bars. These fundraisers work because they're fun, competitive, and easy to share.
Kick-a-Thon
Donors pledge per goal or per shot made during a shooting challenge. Set up a penalty kick contest or a timed shooting drill. A player sinking 8 out of 12 shots with $2/goal pledges from 20 supporters raises $320. Run it across a 16-player roster and you're looking at $3,000-$5,000 from one practice.
Walk-a-Thon
Donors pledge per lap or per mile walked. Perfect for preseason conditioning or a community event that includes parents and siblings. Easy to organize, easy to track, and it works for every age group from U6 to varsity.
Fun Run
A high-energy event where the whole soccer community gets involved. Donors pledge per lap or give a flat donation. Add obstacles, music, and team colors to make it memorable. Fun runs raise big because non-soccer families participate too.
Online Donation Campaign
No event needed. Every player gets their own donation page with a shareable link and QR code. They text it to grandparents, post it on social media, and hand it out at games. Great for equipment drives, tournament travel, or registration fee assistance.
Move-a-Thon
Combine running, dribbling, passing, and other soccer drills into one event. Donors pledge per activity completed. It keeps things fresh and lets every player shine — the fast kid racks up sprints while the technical kid racks up juggles.
Soccer clubs raise $3,000-$10,000 per season
Youth teams, high school programs, and travel clubs all use PledgeAthon. The combination of personal donation pages, competitive leaderboards, and zero fees means more money actually reaches your team.
A 16-player roster where each kid gets 20 donors averages $5,000+. Travel teams with larger networks and tournament deadlines regularly hit $8,000-$10,000. That's enough to cover new uniforms, goals, and a full season of tournament entry fees.
One fundraiser. One week of sharing. More money than a full season of snack bar shifts.
Built for soccer fundraising
Every feature your team needs to raise more money with less work.
Personal Donation Pages
Every player gets their own page with a unique link. They share it with family, teammates' parents, and the soccer community. Personal pages raise 3-4x more than a generic team link.
QR Codes
Print QR codes for each player and hand them out at games, tournaments, and team events. Parents scan, donate in 30 seconds, done. No app download required.
Per-Activity Tracking
Log goals, laps, miles, or any activity after the event. Per-activity donations calculate automatically. Donors see exactly what their pledge turned into.
Zero Fees + TipShare
Every dollar goes to your team. Zero platform fees. We share 10% of donor tips back with you through TipShare. The only cost is standard Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30). Cash and check donations have zero fees.
Live Leaderboards
Players compete to be the top fundraiser on the team. Post the leaderboard in the group chat or at practice. Competition drives donations — soccer kids already know how to compete.
60-Second Setup
Upload your roster via CSV, set the donation type, and share. No training required. If your team manager can send a group text, they can run this.
How it works
Create your fundraiser
Name it, pick your event type (kick-a-thon, walk-a-thon, flat donation, or a mix). Takes about 60 seconds.
Add your roster
Upload a CSV or add players one by one. Each player gets their own donation page with a shareable link and QR code.
Players share their links
Players text their link to family, post it on Instagram, hand out QR codes at tournaments. The more they share, the more they raise.
Run the event, collect donations
Log results after the event. Per-activity donations calculate automatically. Money deposits to your bank within 1 business day.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a soccer team realistically raise?
Most soccer clubs raise $3,000-$10,000 per season depending on roster size and how actively players share their links. A 16-player team where each kid gets 20 donors at $2/goal and scores 8 in a kick-a-thon raises $5,120. Travel teams with larger networks often hit the higher end.
What's a kick-a-thon?
A kick-a-thon is a soccer-specific fundraiser where donors pledge per goal scored, per shot made, or per penalty kick converted during a timed challenge. Think of it like a basketball shoot-a-thon but with a soccer ball. It's fun, competitive, and easy to run during a regular practice.
Do we have to run a live event?
No. You can set up a flat donation campaign with no event at all — just personal donation pages and QR codes. Great for travel tournament costs, registration fee assistance, or new equipment. The event-based options just tend to raise more because they give donors something to rally around.
What are the fees?
Zero platform fees. The only cost is standard Stripe processing: 2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction. On a $25 donation, that's $1.03 — your team keeps $23.97. Cash and check donations have no fees at all.
Can we use this for tournament travel fundraising?
Yes. Tournament travel is one of the most common use cases for soccer teams. Set up a flat donation campaign, give each player their own page, and let families share with their networks. Parents and grandparents are more likely to donate when they know exactly where the money is going.
How do payouts work?
Connect your bank account through Stripe (one-time, takes 2 minutes). After that, donations deposit within 1 business day. No waiting until the campaign ends — money flows as it comes in.
Ready to fund your soccer season?
Set up your first soccer fundraiser in 60 seconds. Free forever — no platform fees, no contracts, no credit card required.