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Football pitches in London

There are 2,718 football pitches mapped within 25 km of central London. 2,501 have no recorded access restrictions, 285 are floodlit and 342 have an artificial surface.

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London pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
2,718
within 25 km
Open to play
2,501
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
285
lights recorded
Artificial
342
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
1,247
from measured size
Small-sided
1,117
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in London

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

Playing football in London

Are there free football pitches in London?

Yes. Of the 2,718 pitches mapped within 25 km of central London, 2,501 have no recorded access restrictions, and 66 are explicitly tagged as public. 1 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 London?

285 pitches in London 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 London?

Yes. 1,117 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 1,247 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

342 pitches in London have an artificial surface and 1,013 are grass. 175 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 London

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.