How much does it cost to play soccer in Toronto?

It depends on how you play. City drop-in costs the least, pickup games are paid one game at a time, and leagues charge for a full season, often per team. Compare the cost per game you will actually play, and check whether referees, HST and refunds are included. At KICKR, Pickup is $18.99 + HST a game, and the membership is $16.99 a night + HST, billed monthly.

Where can I play soccer for free in Toronto?

City of Toronto drop-in sports are free for children and youth, and free for everyone at the City's free community recreation centres. Elsewhere, adults buy a drop-in day pass or a multi-visit pass. Check the City's Drop-in Sports Map for current sessions.

Am I too old to play soccer in Toronto?

No. TSSL has an Over 35 division for club teams, Toronto High Park FC runs a men's 35+ house league, and KICKR is for men 18+ with no upper age limit and teams balanced by level.

I haven't played in years. Where should I start?

Start where the stakes are low. City drop-in or a pickup game gets you back on the ball without a season commitment. For a regular game, look for teams balanced by level. At KICKR, teams are balanced by level and position, so you play with and against players close to your level.

What shoes do I need to play soccer in Toronto?

Match your shoes to the surface: indoor court shoes for gym drop-in, turf shoes for turf fields and domes, and cleats only on grass fields that allow them. Check each venue's rule. KICKR plays on turf or a futsal court: turf shoes on turf, indoor court shoes on a court, and no cleats on any surface. Shin guards are recommended.

Where can I play soccer in Toronto in the winter?

Indoors. The City runs gym soccer at community centres, pickup apps book turf under seasonal domes, and many leagues run indoor winter sessions. KICKR plays every week all winter.

Is there pickup soccer on Sundays in Toronto?

Yes. KICKR Pickup is pickup soccer for men 18+ in Toronto every week, booked one game at a time at kickr.ca/pickup. Pickup apps also list weekend games.

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Pick by how often you want to play and whether you are coming alone.

City drop-inIndoor gym soccer at City of Toronto community centres.
Book a pickup gamePay per game through a pickup app or organizer, indoors and outdoors.
KICKR Sunday nightsCompetitive soccer for adult men. Come solo, get a balanced team and a referee.
Leagues and club teamsRegister a team, or join one, for a full season of games.

01. City drop-in

Lowest costSet times most weeks

The City of Toronto runs drop-in soccer at community centres across the city. It is mostly small-sided gym soccer on a hardwood floor, so bring indoor court shoes, not cleats.

Adults buy a drop-in day pass or a multi-visit pass. Sessions are free at the City's free community recreation centres, and free for children and youth everywhere.
A few centres take bookings through Reserve a Spot. New spaces open Thursday mornings for the week after.
Read the session name before you go. Some slots are family or women's sessions.

Find this week's sessions on the City's Drop-in Sports Map.

Best for: playing cheap, close to home, with no commitment.

02. Book a pickup game

Most flexibleAny day of the week

Pickup apps and organizers book indoor and outdoor fields and sell spots one game at a time. You pick a time, pay, and show up.

GoodRec lists pickup games across Toronto every day, booked in its app.
Toronto Soccer League runs indoor pickup and leagues in Scarborough.
Meetup groups organize regular games. Search Meetup for soccer in Toronto.

Players change from game to game, so the level can too. Check the format, level and refund rules before you pay.

Best for: playing when your week allows.

03. KICKR Sunday nights. It's on.

Competitive soccer for adult men in Toronto. Come solo: teams are balanced by level and position, and there is a referee at every game. Win and you stay on. Venue announced soon.

PickupOne game at a time. $18.99 + HST. Nothing recurring.Book your spot

Monthly membershipThe same six teammates all month, 90 minutes a night, every game filmed. $16.99 a night + HST, billed $67.96 a month.Starts December 6

Claim your spot

Cancel your membership anytime. Full refund up to 48 hours before your first game. See how a night works

04. Leagues and club teams

Full seasonA set night

Leagues run a set night for a season. Most expect you to register a team; some place individual players as free agents.

Co-ed and social: Toronto Sport & Social Club and JAM Toronto.
7-a-side: Footy Sevens, in Toronto and Brampton.
11-a-side with a club: TSSL (Toronto Services Soccer League), including an Over 35 division.
Neighbourhood house leagues: community clubs such as Toronto High Park FC.

Compare them side by side in the Toronto soccer leagues guide.

Best for: players with a crew who want a full season.

Coming on your own

New to the city, back after a few years, or the old group scattered? You don't need a team to play. City drop-in, pickup games and KICKR all take players on their own. With leagues, ask whether a free-agent spot is confirmed before you pay.

At KICKR, coming alone is the starting point. You join a team of seven, balanced by level and position.

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