Y1 Custom was proud to return as the Official Kit Partner for the OddBalls Foundation Festival 2026, supplying bespoke sportswear to more than 40 teams and over 500 people across one of the UK's biggest charity multisport events.
Held on Saturday 30th May at Nottingham Hockey Centre, the festival brought together players, referees, umpires, volunteers, and supporters from across the country to raise awareness for testicular cancer through sport. From hockey and netball to rugby, hybrid fitness games, football, and lacrosse, the day celebrated competition, community, and an incredible cause - with Y1 Custom providing fully bespoke teamwear throughout the event.
Festival at a Glance
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✅ Official Kit Partner for the OddBalls Foundation Festival 2026
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👕 Over 500 people wearing Y1 Custom
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🏑 More than 40 teams competing in bespoke Y1 kit
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🏆 4 trophy-winning teams wearing Y1 Custom
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🏉 5 different sports represented
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📈 200% increase in people wearing Y1 kit compared to 2025
A Record Year for Bespoke Y1 Teamwear
Returning as the Official Kit Partner for a second consecutive year made this year's festival even more special.
Compared to 2025, we saw an incredible 200% increase in the number of people wearing Y1 Custom, with over 40 teams choosing our bespoke sportswear for the tournament. Seeing more than 500 people proudly wearing Y1 kit throughout the venue was an amazing moment for everyone involved and a real reflection of the relationships we've built with clubs, universities, and sports teams across the UK.
With five different sports taking place throughout the day, the festival perfectly showcased the versatility of our custom multisport range, covering everything from hockey and netball to rugby, football, and lacrosse.
Custom Sportswear Designed to Stand Out
One of the highlights of the OddBalls Foundation Festival is seeing the creativity that teams bring to their kit designs.
From bold patterns and vibrant colours to personalised names, numbers, and sponsor logos, every team created something unique that reflected their club's identity. Whether competing for silverware or simply enjoying an unforgettable day with teammates, every squad looked the part in fully bespoke Y1 Custom sportswear.
At Y1 Custom, you have the freedom to create whatever design you’d like on our shirts and vests, making your teamwear as unique as the players wearing it.
Congratulations to Our Y1 Champions
A huge congratulations to every team that competed throughout the day, and an extra shoutout to those who lifted silverware wearing Y1 Custom:
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🏆 Marlboro – Men's Hockey Y1 Cup Winners
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🏆 The Lump Hunter's – Men's Hockey Robin Hood Plate Winners
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🏆 The Royals – Women's Hockey Y1 Cup Winners
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🏆 Goal Diggers – Women's Netball Check Your Boobs Plate Winners
There's nothing better than seeing teams celebrate victories in kit we've helped design. Moments like these are exactly why we love what we do! One of our favourite comments from the day came from the Women's Hockey Y1 Cup winners, The Royals, who told us:
"Y1 vests are the best in the game."
We'll happily take that!
Festival Favourites: Performance Vests & Sublimated Tops
Our stand was busy from start to finish, with players and supporters stopping by to browse the latest Y1 Custom products.
This year's standout best seller was our sublimated performance vests, which proved incredibly popular throughout the tournament thanks to their lightweight feel and premium fit.
Close behind were our fully sublimated multisport tops, with teams loving the freedom to create bold, bespoke designs without compromising on on-pitch performance. It was brilliant seeing so many people wearing Y1 Custom throughout the day.
Supporting an Incredible Cause
While the competition on the pitches and courts was fantastic, the heart of the festival will always be the work of the OddBalls Foundation.
Through education, fundraising, and raising awareness of testicular cancer, the Foundation continues to make an incredible impact by encouraging important conversations around men's health and the importance of early diagnosis. We're incredibly proud to continue supporting such an important cause and would like to thank everyone at the OddBalls Foundation for another fantastic event.
Design Your Custom Sports Kit for Next Season
After another unforgettable day, we'd like to thank every player, referee, umpire, volunteer, organiser, and supporter who helped make the OddBalls Foundation Festival 2026 such a success.
Seeing over 500 people wearing Y1 Custom and celebrating a 200% increase from last year's event made this one of our proudest festivals to date, and we're already looking forward to returning next year.
If you're planning for next season, a university tournament, a charity event, or a sports tour, now is the perfect time to start designing your custom teamwear. From custom hockey kits and netball dresses to rugby shirts, football kits, and fully bespoke multisport clothing, our team works with you to create a design that reflects your club's identity.
With free professional mock-ups returned within 24 hours, getting started couldn't be easier.
Ready to create your next custom sports kit?
Get in touch with the Y1 Custom team today and let's bring your ideas to life.