Football gear pop-up for clubs and match days

Bring boots, kit and gear to club registration days, training nights and school events.

Startup costA$3k to A$12k
Monthly revenueA$800 to A$5k
Time needed8+ h/week
First incomeWeeks
  • A$3k-12k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

A mobile football shop that sets up at club sign-on days, tournaments and school events with a stock of boots, shin pads, socks and balls, so players can try sizes on the spot.

Your first three steps

  1. Ask local clubs and school sport coordinators about registration days and tournaments where you could set up
  2. Source a starter range of popular junior sizes from wholesalers and get a gazebo, racks and a card reader
  3. Register an ABN and offer clubs a small donation or discount per sale to win regular spots
Who pays

Junior and amateur players, their parents, clubs and schools.

How it makes money

Direct sales of gear at events, with pre-orders for club kit and a share or discount arrangement for clubs that host you.

Skills that help
  • Boot fitting and product knowledge
  • Friendly selling face to face
  • Organising stock and a van or ute load-out
Watch out for
  • Public liability insurance, which venues and councils often ask for
  • Check whether you need a council or venue permit to trade at events
  • Weather and quiet event days make sales uneven
  • Check Australian Consumer Law rules on returns, including for items sold at events

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a football gear pop-up?

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how much stock you carry, your vehicle and display setup, and insurance. Stock in a range of sizes is a major part of the cost.

Do I need a permit to sell football gear at events in Australia?

Check whether you need a council or venue permit to trade at events. Venues and councils often ask for public liability insurance, and you should check Australian Consumer Law rules on returns, including for items sold at events.

How much can a football pop-up shop earn?

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many events you attend and how busy they are. Weather and quiet event days can make sales uneven.

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