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Football domes for year-round training
200+ installations
UK Manufacturer
When Weather Stops Play, Development Stops Too
Professional academies know that consistent, high-quality training environments separate elite players from the rest. Community clubs know that reliable facilities keep kids engaged and finances healthy. See how Watford FC, Southampton FC, Reading FC and Sheffield Wednesday keep players developing all winter under Covair football domes.
If you are weighing up options, start with our guide to seasonal vs permanent air domes, check what planning permission for sports domes involves, and explore our permanent air domes and seasonal air domes in detail. If grant funding is part of your plan, our guide to Football Foundation funding for covered pitches explains the route.
Whatever your level, covered football training facilities are becoming essential, not optional.
Three Approaches to Year-Round Football
The choice of elite academies and professional clubs
From £150,000
Permanent Air Domes
Natural training environments with complete flexibility
From £72,500
Framed Fabric Structures
Configuration options:
Smart coverage for term-time training and seasonal programmes
From £85,000
Seasonal Air Domes
Facilities Already Winning Year-Round
Surrey Sports Park
David Lloyd Clubs
Harpenden Lawn Tennis Club
The Grange Club
North Wales Netball
Designed to Meet Football's Standards
Football foundation facility requirements
FA training ground guidelines
UEFA academy criteria where applicable
GPS compatibility for performance analysis
Sport England design guidance
Height clearance: 7-10m minimum
Lighting standards: 200-500 lux for training
Surface compatibility: Natural grass, 3G, 4G, hybrid
Player welfare: Ventilation and temperature control
Multi-pitch: Flexible configurations available
The Business Case for Football Training Facilities
For Professional Clubs:
For Community Facilities:
Operating Benefits:
Football dome FAQs
What is a football dome?
An air-supported structure that covers a pitch or training area for year-round, weather-proof football. Covair has manufactured them in the UK since 1982.
How much does a football dome cost?
It depends on size, surface and whether it is seasonal or permanent – see our air dome cost guide.
Are football domes suitable for professional academies?
Yes. Covair domes are trusted by clubs at every level, including Premier League academies. For Championship and EFL academies working to EPPP requirements, a permanent DUOL dome gives year-round, climate-controlled, GPS-compatible training with broadcast-standard lighting. For clubs set on a permanent building, we also offer framed fabric structures, so the recommendation always fits the club and budget.
Will a football dome interfere with GPS tracking vests?
No – our permanent DUOL domes are GPS-compatible, so sports-science data stays accurate.
Can we get funding for a covered football pitch?
Often, yes, through the Football Foundation; we make it easy to include Covair in an application – see our guide to Football Foundation funding for covered pitches.
Do football domes need planning permission?
Usually, but a dome often has an easier path than a permanent building – see our guide to planning permission for sports domes.
Seasonal or permanent – which is right?
Seasonal suits affordable winter extension; permanent suits year-round professional training – compare them in our guide to seasonal vs permanent air domes.
