Football Club Printing
From matchday programmes and team sheets to season ticket packs, sponsor materials, supporter mailings and community campaigns, Bishops gives football clubs a dependable production partner behind the scenes.
Great performance starts long before kick-off
Football clubs often need to deliver a wide range of communications and materials across multiple departments, frequently working to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
Marketing, ticketing, commercial, hospitality, retail, community and foundation departments all need materials that look professional, arrive on time and reflect the club properly.
That is where Bishops can help.
We bring design, print and mailing together under one roof, giving your team one experienced point of contact and a joined-up service that can flex around the football calendar.
Whether you need a last-minute short run or a large, personalised supporter mailing, you will be in safe hands.
Supporting clubs at every level
You don’t need Premier League order sizes to work with Bishops.
We support clubs with the same care whether the job is a short-run digital print, a personalised mailing, a sponsor brochure, a community leaflet or a full matchday production schedule.
If your team is stretched, we can take pressure off. If you already have artwork, we can print it. If you need advice on format, paper, finish, mailing or cost-effective production, we can guide you.
Large enough to deliver at scale. Flexible enough to help with the everyday jobs too.
Football printing made simple
Whether you need regular matchday print, supporter mailings or polished materials for hospitality and sponsors, Bishops can support your club with design, print and mailing all under one roof.
Matchday programmes
From weekly fixtures to special editions, we understand the pace, pressure and detail that goes into programme production. Our team can support with design, print, binding, finishing and delivery, helping you keep quality consistent across the season.
Typical projects include:
- Matchday programmes
- Team sheets
- Special editions
- Commemorative publications
Supporter communications
Print and mail can play a key role in keeping supporters informed, engaged and connected to the club. Through our 100% owned mailing house, The Mailing People, we can support personalised campaigns from print through to fulfilment and postage.
Typical projects include:
- Season ticket packs
- Membership mailings
- Welcome packs
- Renewal campaigns
Hospitality and commercial print
Your hospitality, sponsorship and commercial materials need to represent the club professionally. We can help produce high-quality print that supports sales conversations, improves the matchday experience and gives partners something they are happy to put their name to.
Typical projects include:
- Hospitality packs
- Sponsor brochures
- Event invitations
- Sales literature
We make it easier when the pressure is on
Football clubs need more than a printer. They need people who take ownership, communicate clearly and understand that a missed deadline is not just inconvenient — it can affect supporters, sponsors, matchday teams and revenue. That is why we’re built around service as much as production.
Dedicated account management
You will have a dedicated Bishops account manager who understands your club, your deadlines and the way your team works. They coordinate the right people across design, print, finishing, mailing and delivery, so you are not left chasing different suppliers or departments.
Flexible deadlines
This is football, so we’re prepared for the unexpected. We have both the team commitment and management control to accommodate eleventh hour artwork changes without the drama.
The buck stops with us
When we take on a job, we take responsibility for it. From artwork checks and production planning to mailing, fulfilment and delivery, we manage the moving parts and keep you informed. If something needs solving, we solve it.
Design, print and mailing joined up
Because Bishops brings design, print and mailing together, your project can move smoothly from idea to production to delivery. That means fewer handovers, fewer delays and more control over quality, timing and cost.
Experienced people, practical advice
Our team can advise on format, paper, finishes, quantities, mailing options and cost-effective production routes. Whether you know exactly what you need or want help shaping the best approach, we will guide you clearly.
A 24/7 operation, 363 days a year
Our ‘open all hours’ approach gives us the capacity and flexibility to deliver on our promises.
Agility rules
No job is too small, especially when it comes to offering personalised covers for your sponsors and V.I.P guests, and you can pick and choose the services you need, when you need them.
Creative support when you need it
Through our in-house design studio, The Graphic Design House, clubs can access experienced creative support without having to manage a separate agency.
The team has worked with multiple clubs including Portsmouth FC, Arsenal and AFC Wimbledon, supporting everything from matchday programmes and special editions to hospitality materials and supporter-facing communications. Here’s what you get access to:
7 experienced designers
A reliable studio team with the capacity to support regular requirements, campaign work and larger one-off projects.
Sports media experience
Designers who understand programmes, supporter communications, commercial materials and the pace of fixture-led work.
Online proofing tool
A clear approval process that helps club teams, editors and stakeholders review artwork quickly and keep projects moving.
Flexible resource
Extra design support when your internal team is busy, whether you need a full creative concept or help preparing artwork for print.
Client Reviews
WOW! The magazine looks superb and the colour is so spot on – absolutely brilliant. A huge thank you to everyone.
Kassie A. Design Professional
The Proofdesk team is absolutely fantastic, and if I could send a G&T their way right now, I would!
Ginny T, Publisher
I was able to pick up a copy of the magazine over the weekend. Thank you for seeing this through for us. It is another great production. Warwick H. The Bridge Magazine
This has got to be one of the best print jobs we have seen in quite some time! The print is sharp, the colours are good, the solids consistent, the binding and guillotining is neat. Well done Team Bishops!
Jane C. Print Professional
It really is SUPERB. The print quality, clarity, binding is great – and packaging in boxes was good too. A huge thank you. We really appreciate the effort [your team] put in over the holidays.
Caroline B. Super Yacht Publications
Built to keep club communications moving
Football club marketing teams have enough to manage without worrying whether their print will arrive on time, look right or reach the right people.
Bishops gives you the production strength, flexibility and support to deliver everything from one-off club materials to full supporter campaigns, without adding pressure to your team.
Fast turnarounds when timings are tight
When fixtures, sponsors, events or campaigns create fixed deadlines, our litho and digital print capacity helps keep jobs moving quickly and reliably.
Flexible print for different types of job
Some projects need high-volume production. Others need a short run, personalisation or a quick turnaround. With litho and digital print under one roof, we can recommend the most practical route for the job.
Finishing that helps materials stand out
Foiling, laminating, die-cutting, embossing, varnishing and specialist binding can help key pieces feel more polished, whether you are producing a sponsor brochure, premium hospitality pack or commemorative publication.
Mailing for supporter campaigns
Through our 100% owned mailing house, The Mailing People, we can print, personalise, enclose, fulfil and post supporter communications from one joined-up process.
Secure handling of supporter data
For personalised mailings, season ticket packs and membership communications, your data is handled securely through ISO 27001 certified processes.
What could we help your club deliver next?
Matchday programmes are only one part of what a club needs to produce across a season.
You might be planning a season ticket renewal campaign, preparing sponsor materials, sending membership packs, promoting hospitality, supporting your foundation or improving the way you communicate with supporters.
Whatever the project, Bishops can help you shape it, print it, mail it and deliver it.
Bring us the brief, the artwork or even just the problem you need to solve and we’ll help you find the most practical route forward.
Why Choose Us
Customer Service
98% of customers say they would recommend us. We aim to pick up the phone within 3 rings, always answer emails, and deliver a straightforward, friendly and knowledgeable service.
Stable Prices
Our quotes are valid for a minimum 30 days and our low prices are consistently competitive. Printing 287.9 million sheets a year, our buying power is reflected in our prices. For regular publications, fixed pricing is available.
Quality
92% of customers rate us good or very good for quality. 70% of our customers are trade print professionals who trust us with their reputations and rely on our white label service.
Environmentally Sensitive Printing
FSC® Certified Paper
We use FSC®certified paper and hold FSC Chain of Custody certification FSC-C141091.
Solar Powered
We've installed 1,500 solar panels on our 85,000 sq ft roof for sustainable energy and another 100 at our mailing house.
Everything Recycled
We recycle all our waste: aluminium plates, metal ink tins, plastic ink cartridges, the ink itself, cardboard and plastic wrapping.
FAQs
Do you print matchday programmes for football clubs?
Yes. We print matchday programmes for football clubs, including regular fixture programmes, special editions and commemorative publications. We can also support with design, proofing, finishing, binding and delivery all in-house, so your programme is managed properly from artwork through to arrival.
Can you help with urgent football club print deadlines?
Yes. We are used to working with fixed deadlines, late changes and time-sensitive football print projects. Our production runs 24/7, 363 days a year, giving us the flexibility to support quick turnarounds when timing really matters.
Do you only work with large football clubs?
No. You do not need Premier League volumes to work with Bishops. We support clubs of all sizes, from short-run digital print and community materials through to larger matchday, supporter and commercial campaigns. No order is too small.
What football club print can you produce besides programmes?
We can produce a wide range of football club print, including team sheets, season ticket packs, membership packs, welcome packs, hospitality materials, sponsor brochures, event invitations, fundraising materials, community print and supporter mailings.
Can Bishops handle football club design, print and mailing together?
Yes. Bishops brings design, print and mailing together under one roof. That means your club can work with one team across artwork, production, finishing, fulfilment and postage, instead of managing several different suppliers.
Can you mail season ticket packs or membership packs to supporters?
Yes. Through our 100% owned mailing house, The Mailing People, we can print, personalise, enclose, fulfil and post season ticket packs, membership packs, welcome packs and supporter communications.
Is supporter data handled securely?
Yes. We can support personalised supporter mailings through secure data handling processes. Our mailing operation is ISO 27001 certified, giving clubs reassurance when working with supporter, member or season ticket holder data.
Can you help if our club already has artwork?
Yes. If your artwork is ready to go, we can check it, print it and manage production from there. If you need advice on format, paper, finishing, mailing or the most cost-effective way to produce the job, our team can help with that too.
Can you design football club programmes and supporter materials?
Yes. Our in-house design studio, The Graphic Design House, has experience working with clubs like Portsmouth FC, Arsenal and AFC Wimbledon, giving clubs access to experienced creative support for programmes, supporter communications, hospitality materials, sponsorship literature and campaign artwork.
What makes Bishops different from a standard football club printer?
Bishops combines dedicated account management, large-scale print capacity, digital print, in-house finishing, secure mailing and design support. Your account manager coordinates the process, keeps the job moving and gives you one clear point of contact throughout.
Do you offer environmentally responsible football club printing?
Yes. We use FSC® certified paper, hold FSC Chain of Custody certification and recycle production waste including aluminium plates, ink tins, cartridges, cardboard and wrapping. We have also invested in solar power across our Portsmouth production site and mailing house.
Can you advise on the best print format for our project?
Yes. You do not need to know the exact specification before speaking to us. Tell us what you need the piece to achieve, who it is for and when it is needed, and we can advise on size, paper, finish, quantity, mailing options and production route.
