Whalley Range High School

Whalley Range Sports Centre at Whalley Range 11–18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Manchester M16 8GW is one of Manchester’s leading venues for small-sided football, offering eight floodlit 5-a-side 4G football pitches and one 7-a-side 4G football pitch. Whether you're organising casual football games, league fixtures, coaching sessions, or corporate tournaments, this modern football facility provides outstanding playing conditions throughout the year.

The venue features eight numbered 5-a-side pitches (Pitches 1–8) alongside a dedicated 7-a-side football pitch, all built with a premium 4G artificial grass surface incorporating a high-quality rubber crumb system. The all-weather pitches deliver excellent grip, realistic ball movement, and a professional playing experience, allowing football to be played in every season regardless of the weather.

All outdoor pitches are fully floodlit, making evening football and winter leagues possible all year round. The venue is popular with local football clubs, schools, community groups, and players looking to play football nearby in South Manchester.

Facilities

• 8 x 5-a-side floodlit 4G football pitches
• 1 x 7-a-side floodlit 4G football pitch
• Premium all-weather 4G artificial grass surface
• High-quality rubber crumb playing surface
• Fully floodlit for evening football
• Free on-site parking
• Ideal for leagues, coaching sessions, tournaments, and casual football games

Getting There

🚊 Metrolink

• Chorlton Metrolink Station – approximately a 15–20 minute walk (0.9 miles) via Wilbraham Road.

🚌 Bus Services
The venue is well served by buses stopping immediately outside or within a short walk.

• 85 / 85A – Direct service from Piccadilly Gardens through Chorlton, stopping at Springbridge Road/Wilbraham Road, right outside the sports centre. Services run approximately every 15 minutes.
• 101 / 102 / 103 – Operate between Manchester City Centre (Piccadilly Gardens) and Manchester Airport/Wythenshawe via Princess Road. Alight at the Wilbraham Road / Princess Road junction, approximately a 4-minute walk from the venue.

🚗 Parking

• Free on-site parking is available for players and visitors.

Players are advised to wear astro turf trainers or moulded football boots when playing on the 4G surface.

Whether you're organising a 5-a-side league, a 7-a-side football match, or simply searching to play football near me, Whalley Range Sports Centre offers some of the best 4G football facilities in Manchester.

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