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Football pitches in Cologne

There are 425 football pitches mapped within 12 km of central Cologne. 411 have no recorded access restrictions, 119 are floodlit and 106 have an artificial surface.

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Cologne pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
425
within 12 km
Open to play
411
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
119
lights recorded
Artificial
106
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
183
from measured size
Small-sided
216
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Cologne

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

Playing football in Cologne

Are there free football pitches in Cologne?

Yes. Of the 425 pitches mapped within 12 km of central Cologne, 411 have no recorded access restrictions, and 20 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 Cologne?

119 pitches in Cologne 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 Cologne?

Yes. 216 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 183 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

106 pitches in Cologne have an artificial surface and 103 are grass. 15 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 Cologne

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.