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Football pitches in Nairobi

There are 117 football pitches mapped within 22 km of central Nairobi. 112 have no recorded access restrictions, 5 are floodlit and 4 have an artificial surface.

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Nairobi pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
117
within 22 km
Open to play
112
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
5
lights recorded
Artificial
4
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
79
from measured size
Small-sided
18
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Nairobi

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

Playing football in Nairobi

Are there free football pitches in Nairobi?

Yes. Of the 117 pitches mapped within 22 km of central Nairobi, 112 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 Nairobi?

5 pitches in Nairobi 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 Nairobi?

Yes. 18 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 79 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

4 pitches in Nairobi have an artificial surface and 9 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.

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.