How To Get Your Football Fix Over Christmas

Christmas has arrived, which means one thing for women’s football fans… the dreaded winter break. While it’s great for players to get some well-earned rest, and for us to thaw out from those freezing weekend kick-offs, it does leave many of us feeling a little lost without the weekly rhythm of the game.

So, we’ve pulled together the best ways to get your women’s football fix over the Christmas break, making sure you don’t feel like you’re missing out. The season will be back before you know it, but until then, here’s everything you can do to fill that football shaped hole.

TV and Film's

There are some brilliant films and TV shows that help scratch that women’s football itch, the kind you can sink into over the break and feel instantly connected again. Here are a few of our favourites.

Bend It Like Beckham

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An absolute classic. If you somehow haven’t seen it yet, you’re genuinely missing a key part of the women’s football canon. The film follows Jess, who dreams of playing football despite her family’s expectations, and Jules, who brings her into a women’s team and into a whole new world. It’s iconic, quotable, and still weirdly ahead of its time.

And rumour has it… a sequel might be on the way.

Bend It Like Beckham is available to watch on ITVX, Disney+ and Netflix

She’s The Man

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Another classic, peak Amanda Bynes, early-era Channing Tatum, and loosely (very loosely) based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. But it’s way more up a Woso fan’s street. 

The film follows Viola, whose dream is to play for the iconic North Carolina Tar Heels - that’s right, the same programme that produced stars like Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo, Lotte Wubben-Moy and so many other woso legends. When her own girls’ team gets cut, she disguises herself as her twin brother to play for his school’s boys’ side instead. Chaos, football, accidental romance, iconic one-liners… it’s all in there.

She’s The Man is available to watch on Paramount+

Ted Lasso

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A newer addition to the football-culture canon, but one that has everyone talking. Ted Lasso follows an American college football coach who’s unexpectedly hired to manage a Premier League team, despite having zero knowledge of the sport. It’s chaotic, heartwarming, genuinely funny, and packed with football cameos, including Thierry Henry, Ian Wright and Eni Aluko.

There are currently three seasons on Apple TV, and a fourth is on the way, this time with a focus on women’s football… so now is the perfect time to catch up!

Ted Lasso is available to watch on Apple TV+

Forever 

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A Swedish coming-of-age story that feels very now in the world of women’s football. It follows Mila and Kia, two teenage best friends and aspiring pro players whose whole lives revolve around the game, until a new, demanding coach, Lollo, arrives at their club. As pressure builds and the environment shifts, the girls slowly begin to drift apart, navigating ambition, identity, and what it really means to grow up inside the sport.

Forever is available to watch on Netflix. 

Docs & Match Rewatch

If you’re after more real-life football moments, there are plenty of documentaries and rewatch moments to keep you covered.

Lionesses: History Makers

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Still not over this summer? Same. Lionesses: History Makers celebrates the highs of 2025, the year women’s football truly made headlines. A must-watch if you want to relive the Lionesses’ glory.

Lionesses: History Makers is available to watch on BBC iPlayer

Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team

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There’s been a lot of talk of the Men’s 2026 World Cup, so if you’re missing the 2023 Women’s World Cup, we’ve got a great documentary for you. Under Pressure follows the US WNT as they chase a third consecutive title, showing all the highs, lows, and drama of tournament life. Perfect for a behind-the-scenes look at elite football under pressure.

Under Pressure is available to watch on Netflix 

UEFA Match Rewind

Missed a match or want to relive the year’s best moments? UEFA TV has selected full match replays available year-round. Top picks: the 2022 and 2025 finals, plus the 2025 UWCL Final, guaranteed to give you all the highs again (If you’re an England or Arsenal fan…)

UEFA Match Rewind’s are available on UEFA TV

Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to stay in the loop with women’s football, whether it’s culture, gossip, or tactical analysis.

From the Fan’s View

Want the pub-chat vibe? Girls Watch Girls Play and Sister Goals cover the week’s news, drama, and culture in women’s football. Friendly, fun, and a good laugh.

The GWGP Podcast and Sister Goals are available on Spotify and YouTube.

Get Your Game On

Games are a great way to stay in that in-match mindset while the season is on pause.

EAFC 2026

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The closest you can get to a real match. If you’ve got a PlayStation, Xbox, or other gaming device, this is perfect for Christmas downtime. Play with friends or family, create your own team, win the league anything goes!

Football Manager 2026

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For the first time ever, the women’s game has officially arrived in this iconic simulation. Available on your phone or PC, you can manage your very own team and steer them through an entire season. Perfect for getting completely absorbed while keeping your football brain active!