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Football pitches in Johannesburg

There are 191 football pitches mapped within 21 km of central Johannesburg. 180 have no recorded access restrictions, 13 are floodlit and 15 have an artificial surface.

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Johannesburg pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
191
within 21 km
Open to play
180
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
13
lights recorded
Artificial
15
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
131
from measured size
Small-sided
44
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Johannesburg

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

Playing football in Johannesburg

Are there free football pitches in Johannesburg?

Yes. Of the 191 pitches mapped within 21 km of central Johannesburg, 180 have no recorded access restrictions, and 10 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 Johannesburg?

13 pitches in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

Yes. 44 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 131 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

15 pitches in Johannesburg have an artificial surface and 41 are grass. 5 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 Johannesburg

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.