Y Presents First Touch Tournamet
Your Complete Guide to Y’s First Touch Tournament
About the First Touch Tournament 2025
Y, Gauteng’s biggest youth radio station, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural First Touch Football and Padel Tournament. It promises to be an electrifying fusion of sport, music, and youth culture set to take place on Saturday, 13 September 2025, at Marks Park.
The inaugural First Touch Tournament is not just another sports event. It’ll be an all-round lifestyle gathering where sport, music, and culture collide. Come join the fun and experience high-intensity 5-a-side football showdowns to fast-paced padel matches, and explosive live performances. This one-of-a-kind event promises a full-day experience that brings together football lovers, padel fanatics, music heads, and urbanites in an innovative and electrifying space.
Taking place in September at Marks Parks Sports Club in Johannesburg, it’ll be a day full of activites. Starting the day off strong will be a high-energy football and padel tournament running from 12 – 5PM. It will be followed by a curated entertainment experience from 5 – 10 PM, where you can enjoy music, food, games, and other fun activities.
Football and Pedal Tournament
Sixteen teams will face off in a knockout-style 5-a-side football tournament, with 20-minute matches in a single elimination format. Each team will be led by celebrity captains and special guest players, adding star power to every match. Winners will walk away with trophies and exclusive prizes, and, of course, ultimate bragging rights.
But the action doesn’t stop there. Enter the First Touch Padel Tournament, a fresh addition to the festival that taps into one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. Expect social padel matches, influencer showdowns, and interactive demos where fans can pick up a racket and join in the fun.
Music, Food and Lifestyle Experiences
As the sun sets, the festival energy rises. From 5PM onwards, athletes can hang up their kits as First Touch transforms into a high-octane celebration of music and culture. This will include:
- Hottest Live DJs
- Artist Performances
- Food Trucks and Full stocked Bars
- Brand Activations
The First Touch tournament is here! Y is bringing all the heat to the pitch and the courts, turning up the volume with top-tier entertainment and curated experiences designed for the next generation.
The entertainment lineup features:
- Ch’cco
- Blxckie
- Tkcreedlion
They’ll be joined by Y’s very own Club Y honourees:
- Thee Buhle
- Shakes & Les
- DJ Zan-D
- GGoldie
- Samba
- Legendary Crisp
Attendees will also have the chance to win exclusive giveaways and VIP access throughout the day.
It’s all going down on Saturday, 13th September at Marks Park Sports Club. Whether you’re competing, supporting or simply want to vibe, First Touch is built to unite communities through movement and music to create unforgettable memories.
Players can register now to compete in the football tournament or sign up for padel matches HERE
First Touch Tournament Details
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 13 September 2025 |
| Venue | Marks Park Sports Ground, Emmarentia, Johannesburg |
| Times | 9 AM – 10 PM |
| First Touch Tournament | 12 PM – 5 PM |
| Festival Experience | 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Tickets | From R50 – BUY NOW |
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