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Football pitches in Erbil

There are 156 football pitches mapped within 11 km of central Erbil. 143 have no recorded access restrictions, 35 are floodlit and 33 have an artificial surface.

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Erbil pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
156
within 11 km
Open to play
143
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
35
lights recorded
Artificial
33
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
20
from measured size
Small-sided
130
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Erbil

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

Playing football in Erbil

Are there free football pitches in Erbil?

Yes. Of the 156 pitches mapped within 11 km of central Erbil, 143 have no recorded access restrictions, and 3 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 Erbil?

35 pitches in Erbil 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 Erbil?

Yes. 130 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 20 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

33 pitches in Erbil have an artificial surface and 11 are grass. 3 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 Erbil

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.