Our Story

Built by a Soccer Fan, for Soccer Fans

Founder at a Villarreal match in Spain
At a Villarreal match in Spain

Soccer Vacations grew from years of traveling for the game and realizing how difficult it could be to plan the full experience properly. Finding reliable match tickets is one of the biggest challenges. Fans are often left wondering whether their tickets are legitimate, whether their seats will be together and whether the tickets will arrive in time.

My connection to European soccer became personal when my son moved to Spain to pursue his dream of playing at a higher level. I learned to navigate international travel, life abroad and soccer across Europe as both a travel professional and a soccer parent.

I created Soccer Vacations to give fans a safer, simpler way to plan — and to share the passion, traditions and excitement of European soccer culture with my fellow Americans. Yes, we know it is called football in Europe.

Every trip is planned the way I would want to travel: trusted ticket sources, carefully selected hotels, practical transportation and local experiences that go beyond the stadium.

This is more than booking a match and a hotel. It is about experiencing the game, the city and the culture surrounding it — with confidence from the moment you book.

See the sites. See the game.

From the road — real trips, real moments

Milan Cathedral, Italy
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Biergarten evening in Germany
Valencia pregame atmosphere, Spain
Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC
What We Stand For

How We Do Things Differently

Trusted Ticket Sources

Every ticket we sell comes from verified, official sources. No third-party resellers, no risk of fakes — just guaranteed seats together.

Carefully Selected Hotels

We hand-pick accommodations based on location, quality, and family-friendliness — not just price. Proximity to stadiums and city centers matters.

Practical Transportation

Airport transfers, match-day transport, and inter-city travel — all arranged so you never have to figure out a foreign transit system under pressure.

Local Experiences

We go beyond the stadium. Pre-match neighborhoods, historic sites, local restaurants — the full culture of the city, not just the 90 minutes.

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