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Football pitches in Cape Town

There are 147 football pitches mapped within 20 km of central Cape Town. 137 have no recorded access restrictions, 30 are floodlit and 11 have an artificial surface.

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Cape Town pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
147
within 20 km
Open to play
137
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
30
lights recorded
Artificial
11
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
110
from measured size
Small-sided
24
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Cape Town

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

Playing football in Cape Town

Are there free football pitches in Cape Town?

Yes. Of the 147 pitches mapped within 20 km of central Cape Town, 137 have no recorded access restrictions, and 4 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 Cape Town?

30 pitches in Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

Yes. 24 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 110 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

11 pitches in Cape Town have an artificial surface and 57 are grass. 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.

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.