Southampton FC partner with Planet League to launch the Saints Planet League Cup

Southampton and Utilita have teamed up with football-themed climate action brand Planet League in the lead up to World Earth Day to encourage fans to compete against each other to make the most positive contribution to the enviornment.

The interactive tournament launching on 1st April will see fans participate in up to 100 green challenges to score 'goals' and move up the league table in the Saints Planet League Cup.

The challenges, designed to accentuate how the smallest of changes can positively impact the planet, will include travelling by public transport, turning the thermostat down, eating a meat-free meal, taking shorter showers, and donating clothes to charity. 

Fans will upload a photo to prove they have taken action, which will be checked by the league's 'VAR' team. Once verified, the goals are awarded and the league table is updated to reflect each fan’s efforts. The live league table will allow fans to view who they are competing against in real-time, encouraging them to complete further challenges to improve their ranking.  

At the end of the competition, the fans who make the most positive changes will win a range of prizes including a meet-and-greet experience at Staplewood Training Ground, hospitality for a Southampton FC match, and a signed Saints jersey shirt.

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The competition is also being supported by Saints Foundation and Hampshire FA, who are directly engaging their local communities in the competition.

Southampton Football Club’s Operations and Sustainability Manager, Caroline Carlin, has called the new partnership with Planet League and 'important part' of the club's sustainability strategy:

“Partnering with Planet League is an important part of our sustainability strategy - The Halo Effect - which aims to ensure our activities on and off pitch incite positive change. Previously, we have supported the Planet League Cup by encouraging fans to take part to improve the club’s rankings, and now we're delighted to launch an official partnership with them to launch our very own Saints Planet League Cup, supported by Utilita, for fans.

“Making a positive environmental impact goes far beyond the pitch, but even the smallest changes can make a huge difference. By enabling fans to see the actual impact of their actions, including money saved and CO2 reduction, we hope the friendly competition will highlight this, encouraging fans to consider the environment and continue making small, meaningful changes to help our planet."

Theo Walcott also expressed his enthusiasm about the initiative, stating: "It is fantastic to see an initiative like this available for our fans. I believe that we all have a responsibility to the planet to preserve it for future generations, so I fully support this partnership with Utilita and Planet League and hope the fans enjoy competing with each other off the pitch."

Fans interested in participating should register by visiting the Planet League website and begin taking action to protect the environment.

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