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Football pitches in Chicago

There are 266 football pitches mapped within 18 km of central Chicago. 256 have no recorded access restrictions, 25 are floodlit and 54 have an artificial surface.

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Chicago pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
266
within 18 km
Open to play
256
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
25
lights recorded
Artificial
54
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
126
from measured size
Small-sided
111
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Chicago

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

Playing football in Chicago

Are there free football pitches in Chicago?

Yes. Of the 266 pitches mapped within 18 km of central Chicago, 256 have no recorded access restrictions, and 17 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 Chicago?

25 pitches in Chicago 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 Chicago?

Yes. 111 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 126 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

54 pitches in Chicago have an artificial surface and 21 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.

Football pitches near Chicago

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.