Football
There are loads of opportunities to take up football in Swansea. Check out where you can play in our table below, plus we have Futsal and walking football available.
Futsal
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided football game that is widely played across the world and is officially recognised by both UEFA and FIFA.
For young players Futsal is an excellent development tool as players are provided with a large number of opportunities to be in possession of the ball to practice techniques and skills. Whilst the game is different to 11 a side football many of the benefits of Futsal are transferable to the 11 a side game most notably making decisions under pressure, the principles of attack and defence which makes the game a very useful development tool.
Many of the top world class footballers played Futsal in their youth and credit it with supporting their footballing development; players of the calibre of Pele, Zico, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Lionel Messi to name but a few of the South American legends all played and enjoyed Futsal. But Futsal has not just helped produce South American football stars, on the European stage Cristiano Ronaldo, Deco, Xavi, Fabregas amongst many others have played Futsal to develop their skills.
Give it a try at Morriston Leisure Centre - Freedom LeisureOpens new window. Ring 01792 797082 for further details.
Walking football
If you thought your footballing days were over, think again! Walking football, a slow-paced version of the beautiful game aimed at the over 50s has arrived in Bishopston Sports Centre. Walking football is designed to help people keep an active lifestyle despite their age, as well as getting those back playing football who had to top due to injuries. As the name suggests, walking football is non-contact and anyone that sprints, runs or jogs whilst the ball is in play will be penalised with a free-kick awarded to the other team.
For further details, contact Bishopston Sports Centre - Freedom LeisureOpens new window on 01792 235040.
Where can I play Football in Swansea?
At your local leisure and sports centre
Please contact the centres direct for information on availability of pitches and prices.
- Bishopston Sports Centre - Freedom LeisureOpens new window Indoor 5 a side - 01792 235040
- Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre - Freedom LeisureOpens new window Indoor 5 a side and an outdoor pitch - 01792 798484
- Morriston Leisure Centre - Freedom LeisureOpens new window Indoor 5 a side and an outdoor astro turf pitch - 01792 797082
- Penlan Leisure Centre facilities - Freedom LeisureOpens new window Indoor 5 a side - 01792 588079
- Penyrheol Leisure Centre - Freedom LeisureOpens new window Indoor 5 a side - 01792 897039
- Pentrehafod Sports Hall and Swimming Pool Indoor 5 a side - 01792 588079
- Pontarddulais Leisure Centre Indoor 5 a side - 01792 885560
- Elba Sports Complex - Freedom LeisureOpens new window Senior and mini football pitches - 01792 874424
At your local park or playing fields
For more information on facilities at your local park or to book a pitch please telephone 01792 635411.
| Senior football pitch | Junior football pitch | Mini football pitch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlands | 1 | 2 | |
| Bandfield | 1 | ||
| Bonymaen Park | 1 | 1 | |
| Cadle Mill | 1 | ||
| Coed Bach Park | 1 | ||
| Coed Gwilym Park | 2 | 1 | |
| Cwm Level Park and Playing Fields | 2 | ||
| Dunvant Park | 6 | ||
| Garden Village Park | 1 | ||
| Gors | 1 | 2 | |
| Graig y Coed | 1 | ||
| Grovesend | 1 | ||
| Halfway Park | 1 | ||
| Heol Las Park | 5 | ||
| King George V Playing Fields (Mumbles Road) | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| Maesteg Park, St Thomas | 1 | ||
| Mynydd Newydd (inc Ysgol Bryntawe) | 11 | 1 | 6 |
| Parc Williams | 1 | 2 | |
| Parc y Werin | 1 | 2 | |
| Pentrehafod School | 1 | ||
| Pontarddulais Comprehensive | 1 | ||
| Pontlliw Park | 1 | ||
| Tir Canol Playing Fields | 3 | 1 | |
| Trallwn | 2 | 3 | |
| Underhill Park | 3 | 2 | |
| Waunarlwydd Park | 1 | ||
| Ynystawe Park | 2 | ||
| Townhill Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) | 2 |
Further Information
If you would like to take part in football but require further information please contact Rob Thomas, Football Development Officer on 01792 635445 or email rob.thomas2@swansea.gov.uk
