Walking Football

Our Walking Football sessions improve people's lives.
Four football players on an outdoor green pitch battle over the ball. The players are older adults and wear yellow and orange vests.

Meet new people, have fun and get active

Walking Football is a low-impact way to improve both your physical and mental health. Have a go at this slower version of the beautiful game. And be sure to stay for the post-match tea, biscuits and banter.

An inclusive sport for everyone

A younger person strikes a football, while an older person behind watches on.
All ages
A smiling older person in a bright orange top walks towards an orange football on an outdoor pitch.
All genders
Three footballers go in for the ball, which is between them on an outdoor pitch.
All abilities

Walking Football sessions across the city

  • Walking Football is open to all adults of mixed ability. Taking place each weekday at various venues, check availability at Glasgow Club.
  • Parkinson's Walking Football is run in partnership with Parkinson's UK and Celtic FC Fountation. Sessions support participants to manage physical symptoms. Book a free space at Glasgow Club.
  • Dementia Walking Football sessions are designed to help participants manage physical symptoms. After each session, our football memories programme provides participants with the chance to reminisce over refreshments. Book a free place by emailing football@glasgowlife.org.uk.

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Walking Football is for everyone

Listen to Dell, who enjoys coming along to sessions at the Palace of Art, alongside his grown-up son.

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Become part of a community

Retired teacher Leslie is encouraging other women to give Walking Football a go.

There's more to it than the love of the game

An elderly person with a big smile sits around a table with others. They have coffee cups on the table.
Meeting new people
Two smiling football players hold hands, arms raised above their heads, in celebration.
Being part of a team
An elderly man wearing a flat cap and orange vest is walking towards a football on a green outdoor pitch.
Staying active
The people I've met here have been really good. They've taken me under their wing. And I've been loving it since the first day I came.
Aaron

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