Want to Play Football?

Pitches are available from 31 August 2024 for weekend morning and afternoon games.

To be able to book football games on our outdoor parks pitches you will first need to register your team.

Register your team

You will be asked whether you are a ‘casual’ or a ‘regular’ team.

Casual teams are teams that wish to book a pitch as and when needed for one off games during the season.

Regular teams are teams that have been through an application process and play regular football having been allocated a home pitch for the season.

When you have registered you can then book your game.

Book your game

When booking a game

  1. All football pitch bookings are done online, and payment is made at the time of booking.
  2. Sports pitches are not guaranteed and are based on availability. Pitches will have been assigned for league use with ‘Regular’ teams having been allocated home pitches. ‘Regular’ teams can book pitches up to a month in advance but need to do this by Tuesday midnight at the latest in order to secure their home pitch for the up-and -coming weekend. League Teams can still book on a Wednesday up until midnight however your home pitch is not guaranteed.
  3. Pitches are ‘opened up’ for other ‘Casual’ team games on Wednesdays but only for the up-and-coming weekend. A team wanting to play a one off/adhoc game can go on the online booking system on Wednesdays to check pitch availability. Bookings are made on a first come first serve basis.

Football Pitches

The pitches listed below in our parks and playing fields can be hired out in advance for games. You can also hire indoor pitches at WV Active Bilston – Bert Williams  and  WV Active Aldersley.

Pitches in our parks can be booked for Saturday & Sunday, morning and afternoon games, during the football season September to April.

To accommodate the cricket season the football pitches at Newbridge Playing Field and Claregate Playing Field are only available from October 2024 to end of March 2025.

Site and AddressPitches AvailableOther Facilities

Ashmore Park 

Park Way, WV11 2LT 

2 x Full Size Pitch

No Changing Facilities

Limited On-Site Parking

Bantock Park 

Finchfield Road, WV3 9BH 

2 x Full Size PitchChanging Rooms/Showers/ Toilets/On-Site Parking 

Barnhurst Lane Playing Field 

Barnhusrt Lane, WV8 1UA

3 x Full Size Pitch 

3 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's) 

1 x 11 A-Side Pitch (U13/14’s) 

1 x 5 A-Side Pitch (U7/8's)

Changing Rooms/Showers/ Toilets/On-Site Parking

Bee Lane Playing Field 

Bee Lane, WV10 6LF 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

No Changing Facilities/

On-Site Parking 

Bellamy Lane Playing Field 

Bellamy Lane, WV11 1LJ 

1 x 11 A-Side Pitch (U13/14’s)  

Only available when the team has  permission from Wednesfield Football Club to use their car park for the season. 

No Changing Facilities/

No Car Park 

Claregate Playing Field 

Knights Crescent, WV6 9QH 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

only available Oct to Mar 

Changing Rooms/Showers, Toilets/On-Site Parking 

Colman Avenue Playing Field 

Off Colman Ave, WV11 3RT  

2 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's) 

No Changing Facilities/

No Car Park 

Dixon Street Playing Field 

Dixon Street, WV2 2BJ 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

1 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's)

No Changing Facilities/

No Car Park 

East Park 

Hickman Avenue, WV1 2BS 

3 x Full Size Pitch 

 

Changing Rooms/Showers, Toilets/On-Site Parking 

Fowlers Park 

Nine Elms Lane, WV10 9AW 

3 x Full Size Pitch 

No Changing Facilities/

On-Site Parking 

Heath Town Park 

Tudor Road, WV10 0LU 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

1 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's) 

No Changing Facilities/

Limited Road Side Parking 

King George V Playing Field 

Amos Lane, WV11 1HZ 

3 x Full Size Pitch 

 

Changing Rooms/Showers, Toilets/Limited On-Site Parking 

Newbridge Playing Field 

New Road, WV6 0JX

1 x Full Size Pitch 

only available Oct to Mar

No Changing Facilities

Limited On-Site Parking

Northwood Park 

Northwood Park Rd, 

WV10 8EU  

2 x Full Size Pitch 

No Changing Facilities/

Road Side Parking 

 

Prouds Lane Playing Field 

Prouds Lane, WV14 6PR 

1 x 7 A-Side Pitch (U9/10's) 

1 x 11 A-Side Pitch (U13/14's) 

No Changing Facilities/

Limited Road Side Parking 

Springvale Park 

Ettingshall Park Farm Road 

WV4 6SP 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

 

No Changing Facilities 

Limited On-Site Parking 

Windsor Avenue Playing Field 

Off Pinfold Lane, WV4 4EP 

6 x Full Size Pitch 

1 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's) 

 

Changing Rooms/Showers/ Toilets/On-Site Parking 

Pitch Hire prices in our Parks

Type of hireCharge
Pitch only (adult)£45
Pitch, Changing Rooms and Showers – Adult £77
Pitch only (under 16 years) £28
Pitch, Changing Rooms and Showers – Under 16's £60

Pitch Booking FAQs

Registration
How do I register my team?

To book football games on our outdoor parks sports pitches you will need to register your team here:

Register your team here(link is external)

You will be asked whether you are a ‘casual’ or a ‘regular’ team.

What is a regular team?

Regular teams are teams that have been through an application process and play regular football having been allocated a home pitch for the season.

What is a casual team?

Casual teams are teams that wish to book a pitch as and when needed for one off games during the season and do not have a home pitch.

Can I register more than one team?

Yes. If you are responsible for more than one team you can register each team. You will then be the person who books the games for each team.

Pitch allocation
How do I secure a home pitch?

The allocation of pitches is at the discretion of the council and completion of the online application form. The application is emailed to all existing teams every year. We will make every effort to allocate you the pitch of your choice.

I am a new team and would like a home pitch

Email bookmypitch@wolverhampton.gov.uk(link sends email) and we will send you an application.

Booking
How do I book a pitch?

Once your registration has been accepted you will then be able to book your games online.

When can I book matches?

Access to the online booking is open all hours.

Can I book for this weekend?

If you are a regular team with an allocated home pitch you will need to book your pitch online by Tuesday midnight at the latest to reserve your home pitch for the upcoming weekend (note you can still book on Wednesdays up until midnight but you home pitch cannot be guaranteed for that weekend).

If you are a casual team looking to book a pitch as a one off you will need to have registered your team here:

Register your team here(link is external)

You can then book online for the upcoming weekend. The online booking system is open to casual teams on a Wednesday only. 

Can I book midweek games?

Pitches are available at the weekend only, morning and afternoon games (10:30am & 2pm).

Can I amend my booking?

You can request to reschedule your game on the online booking system. You will then be contacted by us within 5 working days to reschedule the game.

I can’t find the pitch I want to book?

Regular teams will have been allocated a home pitch. Only this pitch will be available to book.

Casual teams will be able to book a pitch that is showing as a vacant.

Can I book a tennis court?

A game of tennis can be enjoyed for free in our parks, just bring your racket and ball, there is no need to book a court. Or you can hire a court and racket at WV Active Aldersley(link is external). Alternatively, you can get involved in Wolverhampton Parks Tennis Leagues(link is external).

 

Payments
How do I pay for a pitch?

A card payment is made online when making the booking.

Can I pay by cash?

We do not accept cash payments. We only accept card payment when booking online.

Can I pay by invoice or bank transfer?

We do not issue invoices or accept bank transfers. We only accept card payment when booking online.

Can I pay on the day?

It is not possible to pay on the day of the game, your pitch must be booked prior to playing.

Refunds
The game didn’t go ahead, can I have a refund?

If your game is cancelled on the day you will need to go to the council’s online booking site and record the cancellation against your booking. We will then get in touch with you to reschedule.

A cancellation will be due to adverse weather or unplayable pitch conditions.

Facilities
Can I book equipment?

You will need to bring your own equipment (nets, corner flags etc.) Our pitches will be marked out and goal posts erected.

Do you provide a referee?

The home team is responsible for ensuring a referee is arranged for the match.

What size are your pitches, and do they have changing rooms?

The table below lists the sites, pitch sizes and facilities available.

Site and AddressPitches AvailableOther Facilities

Ashmore Park 

Park Way, WV11 2LT 

2 x Full Size Pitch

No Changing Facilities

Limited On-Site Parking

Bantock Park 

Finchfield Road, WV3 9BH 

2 x Full Size PitchChanging Rooms/Showers/ Toilets/On-Site Parking 

Barnhurst Lane Playing Field 

Barnhusrt Lane, WV8 1UA

3 x Full Size Pitch 

3 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's) 

1 x 11 A-Side Pitch (U13/14’s) 

1 x 5 A-Side Pitch (U7/8's)

Changing Rooms/Showers/ Toilets/On-Site Parking

Bee Lane Playing Field 

Bee Lane, WV10 6LF 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

No Changing Facilities/

On-Site Parking 

Bellamy Lane Playing Field 

Bellamy Lane, WV11 1LJ 

1 x 11 A-Side Pitch (U13/14’s)  

Only available when the team has  permission from Wednesfield Football Club to use their car park for the season. 

No Changing Facilities/

No Car Park 

Claregate Playing Field 

Knights Crescent, WV6 9QH 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

only available Oct to Mar 

Changing Rooms/Showers, Toilets/On-Site Parking 

Colman Avenue Playing Field 

Off Colman Ave, WV11 3RT  

2 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's) 

No Changing Facilities/

No Car Park 

Dixon Street Playing Field 

Dixon Street, WV2 2BJ 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

1 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's)

No Changing Facilities/

No Car Park 

East Park 

Hickman Avenue, WV1 2BS 

3 x Full Size Pitch 

 

Changing Rooms/Showers, Toilets/On-Site Parking 

Fowlers Park 

Nine Elms Lane, WV10 9AW 

3 x Full Size Pitch 

No Changing Facilities/

On-Site Parking 

Heath Town Park 

Tudor Road, WV10 0LU 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

1 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's) 

No Changing Facilities/

Limited Road Side Parking 

King George V Playing Field 

Amos Lane, WV11 1HZ 

3 x Full Size Pitch 

 

Changing Rooms/Showers, Toilets/Limited On-Site Parking 

Newbridge Playing Field 

New Road, WV6 0JX

1 x Full Size Pitch 

only available Oct to Mar

No Changing Facilities

Limited On-Site Parking

Northwood Park 

Northwood Park Rd, 

WV10 8EU  

2 x Full Size Pitch 

No Changing Facilities/

Road Side Parking 

 

Prouds Lane Playing Field 

Prouds Lane, WV14 6PR 

1 x 7 A-Side Pitch (U9/10's) 

1 x 11 A-Side Pitch (U13/14's) 

No Changing Facilities/

Limited Road Side Parking 

Springvale Park 

Ettingshall Park Farm Road 

WV4 6SP 

1 x Full Size Pitch 

 

No Changing Facilities 

Limited On-Site Parking 

Windsor Avenue Playing Field 

Off Pinfold Lane, WV4 4EP 

6 x Full Size Pitch 

1 x 9 A-Side Pitch (U11/12's) 

 

Changing Rooms/Showers/ Toilets/On-Site Parking 

Pitches and on-site facilities must be left as your found them, litter free & tidy. Where car parking is provided, football team members/spectators are to use the parking facilities provided and not obstruct side roads, driveways and pavements.

Changing room/toilet facilities can be used for the duration of the game with half an hour either side. Players must not wash their boots in the showers or sinks. Clearing blocked drains is extremely costly.

If you have any further questions please e-mail bookmypitch@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Want to Play Cricket?

Cricket pitch hire is available from April to September at Claregate Playing Fields and Newbridge Playing Fields. 

Type of hireCharge
Day match (adults)£80
Day match (under 16 years)£43

To enquire about cricket pitch availability please e-mail bookmypitch@wolverhampton.gov.uk 

Want to Play Tennis?

Here you can find out more about where to play tennis in Wolverhampton.

Want to Play Pitch & Putt?

To play pitch & putt visit Bantock Park. Hire of equipment is at the museum.

Want to book an event in a Park?

Contact our Events team; providing as much information as you can to enable us to respond as quickly as possible.

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