Crewe Alexandra Football Club is handing out 12,000 free season tickets to children aged 11 and under across Crewe, Nantwich, and Sandbach, in a bid to inspire the next generation of football fans.

Every primary school pupil in Year 6 and below will be eligible for a free 2025/26 season ticket at the Mornflake Stadium, with the only requirement being they are accompanied by a paying adult season ticket.

In total, Crewe have provided tickets to 43 local primary schools, with the project, sponsored by CAN Solutions, part of the club's long-term vision to strengthen local ties and make football more accessible to young people.

Every primary school pupil in Year 6 and below will be eligible for a free 2025/26 season ticket at the Mornflake Stadium, with the only requirement being they are accompanied by a paying adult season ticket (Ryan Parker).

Head of commercial at Crewe Alexandra, James Beckett, told Nub News: "We believe in building lifelong connections with our local community.

"Thanks to the generous support of CAN Solutions, we're able to offer 12,000 free season tickets to our youngest supporters.

"This is a powerful way to bring families into the heart of the club and create memories that last a lifetime.

"We are incredibly grateful to CAN Solutions for helping us make this vision a reality, together, we are growing the fans of the future."

The scheme has already made a big impact in local schools.

Teacher at Mablins Lane Primary School and devoted Crewe Alex fan, Stuart Bailey, said "Our students were thrilled to receive their season tickets. The buzz around the school has been incredible.

Crewe Alex's long-term vision is to strengthen local ties and make football more accessible to young people (Ryan Parker).

"As a lifelong Crewe fan, it is heartwarming to see the next generation so eager to support the team. I look forward to seeing many familiar faces at Gresty Road next season."

The initiative is just one part of Crewe's wider commitment to community outreach, and is expected to bring thousands of new young faces into the stands, and into the heart of the Railwaymen family.

For full details on how to claim the free U11 season tickets, visit the official Crewe Alexandra website.

READ MORE: What's on in Crewe this Spring Bank Holiday weekend: Funpark UK, Krazy Races and more.

Free from clickbait, pop-up ads and unwanted surveys, Crewe Nub News is a quality online newspaper for our town.

Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter email HERE - just click the 'SIGN UP' button.

Please consider following Crewe Nub News on Facebook or Twitter.