A group of five elderly men wearing sports attire and bibs are sitting on a football field at night, smiling and chatting with one another. Having just finished a walking football game, they have towels around their necks. The field is surrounded by net fencing. © Powerleague

let the ball do the work with walking football

The emergence of walking football has been an amazing addition to the beautiful game. It’s not just a fantastic, competitive, technical and tactical sport, but it offers you a supportive and friendly community too.

A group of elderly men, wearing brightly colored sports jerseys, stand together on a soccer field at night. With arms around each other, they smile and hold a soccer ball, illuminated by the stadium lights in the background, ready for their game of walking football. © Powerleague

keep the ball rolling

You never have to stop playing. We’ve got walking football sessions and leagues across the country just waiting for you to turn up, steal half a yard, give a bit of elbow, play that one-two and enjoy the beautiful sound of ball on net.

Feel better

Incredible for your social, mental and physical health.

Make new mates

Be part of a regular game with like-minded football lovers.

Open to all

Perfect if you’re a seasoned player, recovering from injury or if you just fancy enjoying all the joys of the game at a slightly slower pace.

FAQs

  • Please click here to see your closest Powerleague venue.

  • Astros or trainers, no studs. Moulded studs can be worn on some 3G surfaces.

  • Teams sign up for a season, which lasts for the necessary number of weeks to allow for all teams to play each other twice. Teams play one game each week at the same venue, and games last from 25-50 minutes. We provide all the equipment, from match balls and bibs to FA qualified referees. All you need to do is turn up for your fixture each week. Fixtures, results, and league tables are all available on our website.

  • A member of our friendly team has received your enquiry and will contact you via email or a phone call as soon as they can.

    Please note that as a team captain/manager registering a league team with Powerleague, it is your responsibility to have emergency contact details and medical information available for all players in your team.

  • If you are unable to find what you’re looking for, please click here to fill out an enquiry form and a member of our friendly team will get in touch with you.

Find your local pitch

There’s a fantastic local pitch near you just waiting for the next 9-8 thriller. Find a venue and time, show your stuff on some of the best pitches around and then walk away feeling better about your week.