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Football pitches in Essen

There are 256 football pitches mapped within 9 km of central Essen. 251 have no recorded access restrictions, 37 are floodlit and 71 have an artificial surface.

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Essen pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
256
within 9 km
Open to play
251
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
37
lights recorded
Artificial
71
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
105
from measured size
Small-sided
136
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Essen

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

Playing football in Essen

Are there free football pitches in Essen?

Yes. Of the 256 pitches mapped within 9 km of central Essen, 251 have no recorded access restrictions, and 9 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 Essen?

37 pitches in Essen 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 Essen?

Yes. 136 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 105 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

71 pitches in Essen have an artificial surface and 32 are grass. 6 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 Essen

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.