About the Professional Players Federation

Welcome to the website of the Professional Players Federation, the national organisation for the Player Associations in the United Kingdom. There are over 17,500 professional sportsmen and women in Britain and the PPF is dedicated to promoting, protecting and developing their collective interests. We have been working for the players since our establishment in 1991.

The PPF currently has twelve Player Associations in membership who are responsible for setting our priorities. We focus on cross-sport issues that affect all the members such as match fixing, Diversity & Inclusion, career transition, mental health and anti-doping.

You will find information on a number of research and education projects we have undertaken to help our members as well as a range of resources available to help individual players. We also provide details of our various Committees which provide forums for our Player Associations to exchange ideas, share best practice and agree the organisation’s goals.

If you have any queries relating to our work or the work of our members, please get in touch.

 

Latest News

WPBSA - 11th June - Woolaston joins Governance Board

WPBSA - 11th June - Woolaston joins Governance Board

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has today announced that Ben Woollaston has joined its Governance Board as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

PDPA - 9th June 2025 - PDPA announce new Oceanic Rep

PDPA - 9th June 2025 - PDPA announce new Oceanic Rep

With the recent announcement of the new 'Australian Darts Association' the PDPA have appointed a new PDPA Oceanic Rep - James Bailey.

LMA - 5th June 2025 - LMA releases new film

LMA - 5th June 2025 - LMA releases new film

The LMA is pleased to announce the new ‘What Does Football Mean?’ Film, which was officially launched at the 33rd LMA Annual Awards in May.

PFA - 3 June 2025 - Carmichael and Gilpin join PFA Board

PFA - 3 June 2025 - Carmichael and Gilpin join PFA Board

The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has appointed Charmaine Carmichael and Alan Gilpin as Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs), further strengthening the union’s leadership.

PCA - 22nd May 2025 - Knight Steps Down as PCA Chair

PCA - 22nd May 2025 - Knight Steps Down as PCA Chair

Heather Knight has decided to step down as Vice Chair of the PCA following five years in the role, representing player views and progressing standards for professional cricketers in England and Wales.

RPA - 21st May 2025 - RPA propose new Mens and Womens Player Boards

RPA - 21st May 2025 - RPA propose new Mens and Womens Player Boards

The RPA Players’ Board has met in London and approved a proposal to add Premiership Women’s Rugby player representatives to its' Players’ Board from the 2025/26 season.

PFA - 12th May 2025 - PFA pre-season training camp returns

PFA - 12th May 2025 - PFA pre-season training camp returns

The PFA announced the return of its hugely successful PFA pre-season camp for unsigned players, which last year helped over 100 players sign new deals with clubs.

PJA - 12th May 2025 - PJA Release series of Jockey Family Wellbeing films

PJA - 12th May 2025 - PJA Release series of Jockey Family Wellbeing films

The Professional Jockeys Association has released a series of short films highlighting the range of mental wellbeing support available to jockeys and former jockeys from across the racing industry.

LMA - 29th April 2025 - LMA Host Technical Performance Masterclass

LMA - 29th April 2025 - LMA Host Technical Performance Masterclass

The second LMA and LCA Annual Technical Performance Masterclass, designed to provide peer-to-peer insight and practical expertise, took place on April 23rd at St George's Park.

Featured Videos

Inclusion In Sport - What more can be done

PPF Inclusion In Sport Event - July 2024

PPF Female Athletes Week - Player Discussion

Betting Integrity - Yellow & Red Card Match Fixing Education

Betting Integrity - Match Fixing Education