What is Futsal?

Futsal is indoor football with a difference. A high-paced five-a-side game, officially recognised by FIFA, that helps players improve their ball skills and tactical awareness.

To find out more about Futsal, including a breakdown of the rules and a list of useful websites, download the FA Futsal Factsheet.
The age group for the Newham Futsal League is 16+, anyone under this age range is not permitted to participate.

Newham Futsal league

The 2008-2009 Futsal League season has already started, with matches taking place at various venues every weeks. The winners of the league will be entered into the FA Futsal Cup, a national competition organised by the Football Association; in turn, the winners of the FA Futsal Cup will gain entry to the UEFA Futsal Cup.

To keep up to date with the Newham Futsal League, please visit:
Newham Futsal League

The league cup is designed for clubs based within the league to contest for the cup competition. The Cup will take place in January 2009.

Dee koojie and Junior Konadu-Yiadom of Genesis FC have recently been called up to the England Futsal team for the next set of international games. Former players of the Newham Futsal league include Wesley Thomas of Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club and Dominic Green of Peterbrough Football Club.

Newham Futsal Cup

The competition is a contest that is open to any team wishing to take part in futsal activities. It's a chance for teams to experience futsal and compete against teams already placed with the Newham Futsal League.

Newham Futsal Under 16's League

The first annual Newham Futsal Under 16's League will start in September and will be based at the new Multi Use Games Area in Stratford Park.

How to enter a team?

To enter a team into the 2009-2010 futsal league seasons please contact Newham Sports Development on 020 8430 2489 or email sportsdevelopment@newham.gov.uk . For teams wanting to enter the Newham Futsal Cup please fill in the attached form and send to Newham Futsal League, Culture and Community, 292 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 3BA.