Sunday league football
4,364 Sunday league teams in 269 leagues across England. Pick your county to see every Sunday team near you by league and division, which clubs need players, and links to club websites.
Sunday league is amateur football for adults, usually played on Sunday mornings. It's the easiest way back into 11-a-side football, and most teams are happy to hear from new players.
Sunday league football by county
- Bedfordshire105 teams
- Berkshire127 teams
- Bristol46 teams
- Buckinghamshire53 teams
- Cambridgeshire29 teams
- Cheshire64 teams
- County Durham94 teams
- Cumbria45 teams
- Derbyshire183 teams
- Devon38 teams
- Dorset43 teams
- East Riding of Yorkshire19 teams
- East Sussex73 teams
- Essex174 teams
- Greater London378 teams
- Greater Manchester105 teams
- Hampshire191 teams
- Hertfordshire112 teams
- Kent106 teams
- Lancashire99 teams
- Leicestershire100 teams
- Lincolnshire140 teams
- Merseyside88 teams
- Norfolk179 teams
- North Yorkshire38 teams
- Northamptonshire96 teams
- Northumberland34 teams
- Nottinghamshire82 teams
- Shropshire32 teams
- Somerset54 teams
- South Yorkshire200 teams
- Staffordshire187 teams
- Suffolk117 teams
- Surrey149 teams
- Tyne and Wear79 teams
- Warwickshire116 teams
- West Midlands185 teams
- West Sussex38 teams
- West Yorkshire249 teams
- Wiltshire38 teams
- Worcestershire43 teams
How to join a Sunday league team
- Find teams near you. Pick your county above. Teams are grouped by league and division, so you can see the level and how far you'd travel.
- Get in touch. Message a few teams through their website or social media with your name, age, position, experience and where you live. Many Sunday teams are run by volunteers, so give them a few days to reply.
- Go to training or a game. Most Sunday teams will let you come along and play. That's the trial.
- Get registered. Before you can play in league matches the club registers you with its league, so give them your details in good time.
- Or let teams find you. Make a free BallFindr player profile, set your positions and availability, and Sunday clubs looking for players can message you or invite you to trial.
What Sunday league is like
- Amateur 11-a-side football for adults, usually on Sunday mornings.
- The season usually runs from September to April or May.
- Most teams ask players for subs or match fees to cover pitches, referees and kit.
- Leagues have several divisions, so there's a level for most players, from first-timers to ex-semi-pro.
- Plenty of players play Saturday football as well.
Deciding between the two? Sunday league vs Saturday football compares them side by side. Looking for a trial? Football trials near you.
Questions people ask
How do I find a Sunday league team near me?
Pick your county on this page to see every Sunday league team there by league and division, with links to club websites. Contact a few near you, or make a free BallFindr player profile so Sunday clubs looking for your position can find you.
What time do Sunday league games kick off?
Most Sunday league games are played on Sunday mornings, often kicking off around 10:30. Some leagues also play in the early afternoon. Check with the club, as times vary by league and pitch.
Do you have to pay to play Sunday league?
Usually yes. Sunday league is amateur, and most teams ask players for subs or a match fee to cover pitch hire, referees, league fees and kit. Ask the club what they charge before you sign.
When does the Sunday league season start?
Most Sunday league seasons run from September to April or May. Teams recruit most in July and August, but many take players at any point in the season.
Can I play Sunday league and Saturday football?
Yes. Saturday and Sunday football are separate competitions, and plenty of players play for a Saturday club and a Sunday team. Each club registers you with its own league.
How old do you have to be to play Sunday league?
Most adult Sunday leagues accept players from 16, sometimes with extra rules for under-18s. BallFindr is for players aged 16 and over.