Walking football
Playing football at walking pace, with no running or contact, often for over-50s.
Walking football
- To start
- $20
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to have more fun
- You want to get moving
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You want something to show for your time
- Weather easily puts you off
What it feels like
Walking footballAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$20Cheaper to start than 66% of hobbies
$15Over a year, more than the kit
$200About $2 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Turn up to a weekly session and play short, friendly games where running and physical contact aren't allowed.
1 hour or moreA local facilityVery easy to start
Questions
How much does walking football cost to start?
About $20 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does walking football take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do walking football?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is walking football good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Turn up to a weekly session and play short, friendly games where running and physical contact aren't allowed.
Do I need other people for walking football?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.