Veterans' football
1,081 veterans' football teams in 52 leagues across England. Pick your county to see every vets team near you by league and division, with links to club websites.
Veterans' football is 11-a-side for older players, usually over-35s, with some leagues and divisions for over-40s, over-45s and over-50s. It's a good way to keep playing competitive football later on.
Veterans' football by county
- Buckinghamshire25 teams
- Cheshire24 teams
- County Durham32 teams
- Derbyshire33 teams
- Devon18 teams
- Essex187 teams
- Gloucestershire26 teams
- Greater London123 teams
- Greater Manchester24 teams
- Hampshire33 teams
- Hertfordshire23 teams
- Leicestershire72 teams
- Merseyside16 teams
- North Yorkshire22 teams
- Nottinghamshire63 teams
- Somerset26 teams
- Staffordshire18 teams
- Suffolk23 teams
- Surrey45 teams
- Tyne and Wear39 teams
- West Midlands74 teams
- West Yorkshire31 teams
How to join a veterans' football team
- Check your age group. Most vets football is over-35s; some leagues also run over-40s, over-45s or over-50s sections.
- Find teams near you. Pick your county above to see every vets team by league and division, with links to club websites.
- Get in touch. Message a few clubs with your name, age, position and where you live. Many vets sides are short of players and happy to hear from you mid-season.
- Or let clubs find you. Make a free BallFindr player profile, set your positions and availability, and clubs can message you.
What veterans' football is like
- Normal 11-a-side football for older players, usually over-35s.
- Mostly Sunday mornings, with some Saturday leagues.
- Most teams ask players for subs or match fees, like Sunday league.
- Age rules vary between leagues, so check before you sign.
Also see Sunday league football.
Questions people ask
What age is veterans' football?
Usually 35 and over. Some leagues have separate divisions or competitions for over-40s, over-45s and over-50s. Age rules vary, so check the league's rules or ask the club.
How do I find a veterans' football team near me?
Pick your county on this page to see every veterans' team there by league and division, with links to club websites. Contact a few near you, or make a free BallFindr player profile so vets clubs can find you.
When do veterans' teams play?
Most veterans' football is played on Sunday mornings, with some leagues playing on Saturdays. Check with the club.
Can I play veterans' football and Sunday league?
Often yes. They are separate competitions, and plenty of players turn out for a vets side and another team. Each club registers you with its own league, so check the league rules if you're unsure.
Is walking football the same as veterans' football?
No. Walking football is a separate, slower game with no running, often played by over-50s. Veterans' football is normal 11-a-side football for older players. This page lists veterans' 11-a-side teams.