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Football pitches in Soweto

There are 118 football pitches mapped within 13 km of central Soweto. 106 have no recorded access restrictions, 13 are floodlit and 12 have an artificial surface.

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Soweto pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
118
within 13 km
Open to play
106
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
13
lights recorded
Artificial
12
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
70
from measured size
Small-sided
35
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Soweto

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

Playing football in Soweto

Are there free football pitches in Soweto?

Yes. Of the 118 pitches mapped within 13 km of central Soweto, 106 have no recorded access restrictions, and 6 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 Soweto?

13 pitches in Soweto 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 Soweto?

Yes. 35 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 70 are big enough for 11-a-side.

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

12 pitches in Soweto have an artificial surface and 23 are grass. 10 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 Soweto

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.