We might not be the only one. We are the biggest, best and most established.
The longest-running, largest small-sided football league operator in the UK and the brand all our competitors look up to and follow. Built by grassroots managers in 1991, still owned by people who play.
100k+
Players each week
1,000+
Leagues running
500k
Games a year
40+
Countries worldwide
#1
In the UK
Our origin
We didn't just join the game.
We started it.
In the late 1980s, a group of sport facility managers in the Midlands ran the UK's first multi-division 5-a-side leagues out of sports halls. In 1991, they formalised the operation under one name — Leisure Leagues — and 5-a-side football was never the same.
Three and a half decades later we operate over 1,000 leagues across 40+ countries — but the ethos hasn't changed. Fair, fun, fiercely competitive football for anyone who wants to play.
1980s · The start
1991 · Founded
1998 · Allstars
Our journey
From sports halls to the O2.
Three and a half decades of growing the world's biggest grassroots football league.
1980s
The Beginning
Sport facility managers begin running the first multi-division 5-a-side leagues in sports halls in the UK.
1991
Forerunner Founded
Leisure managers set up the forerunner of Leisure Leagues, operating 5-a-side leagues in the Midlands.
1997
Astroturf Begins
The first 6-a-side astroturf leagues launch in Staffordshire — a step-change for grassroots football.
1998
Allstars Formed
The Leisure Leagues Allstars — best 5-a-side players from the UK — play challenge matches across Britain.
2004
Coventry HQ
Moves into a new office on the outskirts of Coventry and employs over 100 people.
2005
100 Leagues
Reach over 100 leagues in the UK. A fleet of vans services leagues up and down the country.
2006
Retro Kits
Leisure Leagues introduce retro kits at all leagues and begin trading with China.
2008
National Finals
Hold national finals for 300 winning teams.
2017
World Record
Set a world record for the largest crowd to watch a 6-a-side match in Pakistan — Ronaldinho & Friends.
Our values
What makes us different.
In good company
Endorsed by royalty, leaders & legends.
King Charles III
“I am full of admiration for all that you are doing to encourage people playing football.”
Boris Johnson
“I commend Leisure Leagues for bringing football to wider audiences within the community.”
David Cameron
“Bringing Britain's favourite sport to thousands while building friendships and benefiting good causes.”
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