Manchester Whalley Range Sports Centre

Manchester Whalley Range Sports Centre

Whalley Range Sports Centre, 11-18 Wilbraham Rd.
Manchester
M16 8GW

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5 & 7-a-side Football Leagues

Join our FA affiliated leagues at Manchester Whalley Range Sports Centre. All our referees are FA qualified. Prizes for all division winners. Flexible kick-off times available now.


FORMAT

5-A-SIDE. 40 mins

DAY

Monday


FORMAT

7-A-SIDE. 45 mins

DAY

Thursday

Venue Map

Get directions to Manchester Whalley Range Sports Centre and see some of our nearby venues. To see all nearby venues, click here.

Venue details

Looking to join your local football league? Then, enter your team into our PlayFootball Manchester Whalley Range 5-a-side or 7-a-side leagues.

If you and your team fancy joining our premium 5-a-side or 7-a-side leagues in Manchester simply submit an enquiry form today and we will get in touch!

All PlayFootball leagues are played on floodlit, all-weather, flawless 3G pitches. We’re proud to say that we offer an unrivalled service across all our leagues, as well as all our leagues and referees being FA accredited.

Or are you hoping to book out a pitch with us at PlayFootball Manchester Whalley Range?

Your local football pitch hire available in Manchester, with goals, floodlights and top quality 3G surfaces. We have 5-a-side and 7-a-side pitch hire available at this location, with availability viewable on our calendar booking system.

All pitches are available to book online via our easy-to-use calendar booking system up to 30 days in advance. For further date dates or to set-up a regular booking, simply fill out an enquiry form and our team will get back to you within 48hrs!

Customer Feedback

"5* review for the 5-a-side league at Manchester Whalley Range Sports Centre from our team. Brilliantly run."

"Good pitches, good officials, solid 5-a-side leagues all round."

"Great competitive 5-a-side leagues in Manchester."

"We were recommended to join the 5-a-side leagues down at Manchester Whalley Range Sports Centre. We're glad we did as we're loving it, so this is our recommendation to you to join!"

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the rules for promotion and relegation?

The number of teams moving up or down from a division can differ by league. Usually the decision will be made by the appropriate League Manager to ensure every division is as competitive as possible!

How do I pay for my matches?

All transactions are made through the team captain/organiser. Once a payment method has been assigned to the team account, a match fee will be automatically charged 48 hours before each fixture. Waiting times for matches are history!

I need to report an incident from my league?

If you’ve seen discrimination or misconduct while playing at one of our venues, please click the 'Support' button at the top right of the homepage. Choose whether this was at your pitch booking or a league fixture, then you will be able to 'report an incident', so we can get the right people involved and support everyone affected.

How old do I have to be to play in an adult league?

To play in our adult leagues players must be aged 16+ for safeguarding reasons. Team Managers must be aged 18+.

Do you sign up to The FA's Safeguarding Children policies?

Yes, you can read more about our commitment here

How do I add a team member to my team account?

Login to your account on our website. On the dashboard select add player or select teams In the toolbar at the top, select your team and then click add a player, or copy and paste the easy to share link.

Why can’t I login to my team account?

It's possible the email set to the account has not yet been confirmed. Either way, contact your League Manager by raising a ticket via our 'Support' tool, found on the top right hand corner of the page.

I have enquired to join a league, what happens next?

A member of our team will be in touch shortly! Do you have a team name ready?

How do I see my league tables and fixtures?

It’s really easy! Just visit the Players’ Lounge and search for your local venue.

Are there prizes for winning a division/league?

Yes, the majority of our leagues include a prize. This prize can differ depending on the division/location!

Is there a charge for using the AutoPay service?

No, AutoPay is currently a free service, but PlayFootball reserves the right to charge for the service in the future, but will provide notice before doing so.

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