Football
Get involved with football
Find out how you can get involved with football at UWE Bristol.
The MOVE programme offers you the opportunity to play football through activity sessions and intramural leagues. These sessions allow you to play in a friendly atmosphere, and are open to all levels of ability.
Join MOVE
Intramural leagues
Our social football leagues provide you with the opportunity to play in a fun yet semi-competitive environment.
League details
- 11-a-side – Held on Wednesdays at 14:00 and 18:00 at Hillside Gardens | League starts mid October
- 5-a-side – Held on Tuesdays between 18:30-21:00 at Hillside Gardens | League starts mid October
Please register your interest to join the leagues through the UWE Social Football Facebook page.
Outdoor football
These sessions do not have a coach present but the pitch will be set up so all you need to do is book on with some of your friends, turn up and play!
Check the UWE Bristol Sport app for weekly sessions.
Venue:
The games will take place at the Centre for Sport astro pitch.
Please see the guidelines for acceptable footwear on the Centre for Sport Astro and Hillside Gardens 4G pitch. You will not be allowed to enter in unacceptable footwear.Book:
If you have a MOVE or Active Card membership book your session via the app or online.
Join the club
Run by The Students’ Union at UWE, you can join Team UWE Bristol Football who compete in British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) league. With multiple teams across the men’s and women’s team there are plenty of options for you to play competitively at a level to suit you.
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