Best 5-a-Side Pitches in London

London has hundreds of 5-a-side pitches, but not all are created equal. Here's our curated list of the best ones.

East London

Hackney Marshes The spiritual home of grassroots football. Dozens of grass pitches, free to use on weekdays. Best for: Large groups, casual kickabouts.

Mile End Stadium 3G pitches with floodlights. Great for evening games after work. Around £70/hour. Book via Better.org.

North London

Powerleague Finsbury Park Well-maintained 3G pitches. Online booking, good changing rooms. £80-100/hour depending on time.

South London

Goals Wandsworth Indoor and outdoor options. Bar and food on-site. Great for after-work leagues. From £85/hour.

West London

Westway Sports Centre Under the A40, surprisingly good 3G pitches. Competitive pricing at £65/hour. Decent parking.

Tips for Booking

• •Book early — Prime time slots (6-9pm weekdays) fill up a week in advance
• •Split the cost — Use SquadLock's payment splitting to automatically divide the pitch cost among players who confirmed
• •Check the surface — 3G is best for 5-a-side; avoid astroturf if you can
• •Bring bibs — Most pitches don't provide them

Happy playing!