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McDonald’s UAE grows Junior Sports Academy beyond paddle, adding basketball, football, and cricket to the program

September 16, 2025

The expanded sports Academy will offer more children the chance to join professional-led sessions designed to build skills, confidence, friendships and provide a whole lot of fun!

McDonald’s UAE is calling on kids aged 8-12 to step onto the court, pitch, or field, with its all-new Junior Sports Academy launching this September. Building on the success of the McDonald’s UAE Junior Padel Academy, which has brought smiles and skills to over 1,000 kids   across the UAE since 2023, the expanded Academy includes paddle, basketball, football, and cricket training sessions.

Designed to make sport fun and accessible for all families, the eight-week weekend programs are led by professional coaches at top facilities across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. All coaching, equipment, and kits are fully covered by McDonald’s UAE. Each program ends with an award ceremony, where participants are celebrated with certificates recognizing their effort and progress. Encouraging kids to try new activities, develop skills, and stay active, the Academy reflects McDonald’s UAE’s commitment to creating feel-good moments for families across the Emirates.

The McDonald’s UAE Junior Sports Academy kicks off with paddle, followed by basketball, football, and cricket:

•            Paddle (27 September – 15 November 2025)

•            Basketball (4 October – 22 November 2025)

•            Football and cricket (Launching early 2026)

Registration is just AED 100 per child, with the remaining costs fully covered by McDonald’s UAE. Families can choose from multiple venues and flexible timings, with spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sign your little ones up here: https://mcduae.com/event/junior-sports-academy.

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