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Football pitches in Shanghai

There are 412 football pitches mapped within 25 km of central Shanghai. 409 have no recorded access restrictions, 15 are floodlit and 31 have an artificial surface.

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Shanghai pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
412
within 25 km
Open to play
409
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
15
lights recorded
Artificial
31
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
133
from measured size
Small-sided
208
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Shanghai

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

Playing football in Shanghai

Are there free football pitches in Shanghai?

Yes. Of the 412 pitches mapped within 25 km of central Shanghai, 409 have no recorded access restrictions, and 13 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 Shanghai?

15 pitches in Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

Yes. 208 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 133 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

31 pitches in Shanghai have an artificial surface and 18 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 Shanghai

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.