Football in Barcelona
Mixed, social football for all levels - every Friday on Montjuïc
About Football with Keep Calm Community
Keep Calm Football is mixed, social football (soccer) every Friday for English-speaking expats, internationals, and locals in Barcelona. Ladies and gents are both welcome, and so are total beginners - this is social football, not a league, where turning up and having a good time matters far more than the result.
Games run every Friday at Satalia in Sants-Montjuïc, one of the most beautiful pitches in the city, up on Montjuïc with views over Barcelona as the sun goes down. We split the evening into three kickoffs by skill level, so games stay balanced: 18:00 Beginner, 19:00 Improver, and 20:00 Intermediate. We've teamed up with Vaya Sports, who supply the bibs and balls, provide an on-site organiser, and collect payment through their app.
The game is only half the fun. Afterwards we head to a nearby bar for 30 minutes to an hour of drinks and a chat, so come for the football, the social, or both - you're welcome even if you only want to watch. Join the WhatsApp group to get the weekly Vaya sign-up links.
Practical Details
Schedule
Every Friday: 🟢 18:00 Beginner, 🔵 19:00 Improver, 🟠 20:00 Intermediate (arrive 10 minutes early)
Venue
Satalia, Carrer de Margarit 23, Sants-Montjuïc (Metro L3 Poble Sec / Paral·lel) - views over Barcelona from Montjuïc
Format
Mixed 8v8, ladies and gents, split by skill level across three kickoffs - social, not competitive
Cost
Split among players via the Vaya app - typically a few euros; no membership fee
What to Bring
Black or dark shirt, footwear for the surface, shin pads, and water (Vaya supplies bibs and balls)
Skill Level
Pick your kickoff: 🟢 Beginner (18:00), 🔵 Improver (19:00), 🟠 Intermediate (20:00) - mixed teams of ladies and gents
How to Join Football in Barcelona
- Join the Football WhatsApp group using the link below
- Watch for the weekly Vaya sign-up links posted in the group, one per kickoff time
- Tap the link for your skill level to open the game in the Vaya app, then sign up and pay your share
- If you can't make it after signing up, remove yourself in the app so someone else can play
- Turn up at Satalia 10 minutes before your kickoff, play, then join us for a drink after!
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