If you want to play 8-a-side football in West Manchester, the 3G astroturf pitch at Ordsall Leisure Centre is an excellent option. Not all pitches cater for 8-a-side as they’re often full sized or too small for 16 players, but this pitch is ideal for this version of small sided football, with clear markings and standard goals. You can book the pitch on a one-off basis or make regular bookings for training or competitive matches at the same time every week.

The development opening in January 2024 includes:

• A brand-new sole purpose indoor Futsal pitch
• Brand new changing rooms
• Refurbishment of existing changing rooms

Powerful floodlights surrounding the sporting area ensure that activities can continue throughout the calendar year. During the working week, it remains possible to play after office hours with colleagues or friends.

The venue offers free parking spaces for players who want to drive to their game. Please be aware though that these spaces do get filled up quickly during peak times so be sure to arrive as early as possible.

There are spacious and clean changing rooms available for sports players. These make it possible to get ready for your session on arrival and change after if anyone is heading straight into work afterwards – or out for a drink with teammates.

The nearest tram stop is Salford Quays which makes travelling via public transport a very good option. The venue is just a short walk away from the station and makes for an ideal warm-up and warm down exercise to bookend your game.