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Football pitches in Baghdad

There are 278 football pitches mapped within 24 km of central Baghdad. 275 have no recorded access restrictions, 6 are floodlit and 5 have an artificial surface.

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Baghdad pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
278
within 24 km
Open to play
275
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
6
lights recorded
Artificial
5
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
99
from measured size
Small-sided
149
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Baghdad

Open pitches near the centre, named and floodlit ones first. Tap one to see it on the map with directions.

Playing football in Baghdad

Are there free football pitches in Baghdad?

Yes. Of the 278 pitches mapped within 24 km of central Baghdad, 275 have no recorded access restrictions, and 1 are explicitly tagged as public. None record a fee to play. Restricted pitches, such as school or club grounds, are hidden on the map by default.

Where can I play football at night in Baghdad?

6 pitches in Baghdad are recorded as floodlit. Turn on the “Floodlit” filter on the map to see only those.

Are there 5-a-side or small-sided pitches in Baghdad?

Yes. 149 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 99 are big enough for 11-a-side.

Are there artificial (3G / astroturf) pitches in Baghdad?

5 pitches in Baghdad have an artificial surface and 9 are grass. 2 are hard courts. Many pitches have no surface recorded.

Where does this pitch data come from?

Every pitch comes from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers. Kickabout last updated its copy on 1 October 2026. If something is missing or wrong, you can fix it on OpenStreetMap from any pitch on the map.

Football pitches near Baghdad

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.