1. Evolve Soccer LA

Brand-spanking new and equipped with fresh AstroTurf, Evolve Soccer has it all. Youth and adult soccer training programs, soccer training camps, pick-up games (both adult and youth), league play, and more are all on the table.

Evolve Soccer prides itself on its ‘Evolve Intercity Tournament’, an indoor soccer competition open to 8 regional teams throughout Los Angeles. On top of that, the facility has a real knack for training classes — classes cover every age and skill level group.

What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?  

A newcomer to the LA pickup soccer scene, Evolve Soccer LA just recently added a series of adult indoor soccer pickup games. There’s no youth option yet, but keep an eye out for future scheduling changes.

What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?

In a bizarre twist of fate, the cost to attend a pickup game here is $11 a session. You know that feeling when gas prices are stable at $3.00 a gallon and then suddenly, someone decides to up it to $3.01? That’s what happened here.

Indoor soccer pickup games are usually $5 or $10, occasionally $15. But here, Evolve Soccer decided to tack on that extra dollar. Maybe it’s for the looks?

Either way, check out the booking information here. And make sure to reserve your spot early as you can — Evolve oftentimes has a full house.

Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both? 

Evolve Soccer’s pickup games are 5-on-5.

Are the Games Social or Competitive?

At $11 a pop, the games don’t come cheap. The attitude in the facility is fairly serious, but everyone is there for the same reason — they want to have a good time.

The games are co-ed, open to players of all skill levels, and are really just a great way to play some soccer during the week in a low-stress environment.

Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?

As of December 2018, Evolve Soccer LA has added even more pickup soccer games to the schedule. You can enjoy games:

• Mondays from 8;00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Wednesdays from 8;00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Fridays from 8;00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Registration closes 6:00 pm on the day of the match, so don’t wait till the last minute!

2. Futebol Indoor Soccer Facility

This indoor soccer facility offers a Youth Soccer League, Adult Soccer League, and pick-up games. If you’re someone looking for casual play, this is a great choice. The facility is right off the Santa Monica Freeway, so it’s plenty accessible.

Hours of operation make it easy to play (3pm-12am weekdays, 8am-12am weekends).

What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?  

Unfortunately for those looking for pickup games, Futebol Indoor Soccer Facility is mainly geared towards events that rent the field or league play. There isn’t anything in the way of pickup game support, but with the right platform, you and your friends could rent a field for your own games.

What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?

You’re out of luck for pickup games, but booking information is easily accessible. Give the owners a call at (323) 599-2769 to organize group play and field rental. The facility offers very generous opening hours (open till midnight every day is hard to find elsewhere), so it’s not a bad idea to sit down and see if you have enough players to rent a field.

Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?

You’ll be renting the field on your own terms, so feel free to make the games 5×5 or 7×7.

Are the Games Social or Competitive?

Futebol Indoor Soccer Facility’s games are social through-and-through. Remember, this is more of a place where you can rent an indoor field compared to a fully-fledged soccer center, so don’t expect a whole lot of organization from the management.

What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?

This is a facility really geared towards private events and field rental. The owner has a reputation for being very accommodating — flexible hours, great rates, and total freedom on music, food, and drinks.

Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?

There are no pickup games at this facility, but the generous opening hours (3pm-12am weekdays, 8am-12am weekends) makes for flexible scheduling. Contact the owner at the information listed above to set up your own field rentals!

Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?

While there is a league at this facility, the overall impression by attendees is that you’ll find better leagues elsewhere. Use Futebol Indoor Soccer Facility for events like birthday parties or private indoor soccer matches — it’ll be better than trusting the in-house league.

That said, management does offer both Youth and Adult soccer leagues if you’re in a pinch.

3. UrbanFutsal LA

There are warehouses that happen to have indoor soccer games, and then there’s UrbanFutsal LA — this is a premium-grade warehouse facility dedicated to all things futsal. Beautiful urban art on the walls, two full futsal courts, and a DJ booth make UrbanFutsal LA the place to go.

They offer weekly meetup pick-up games, soccer training courses, and league play. On top of that, a killer sound system and lighting setup make UrbanFutsal LA a landmark in the California indoor soccer scene.

What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?  

UrbanFutsal LA absolutely kills it when it comes to pickup games. The facility offers both Youth and Adult pickup games every Friday and Sunday (except on the last Friday of each month). For youths, the games start at 7pm and run till 8:30pm.

Every match is co-ed, which makes it easier to get games going.

Adult pickup games are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Once you sign up, you’re guaranteed to play 4 games in any given 1.5 hour session, which is pretty great.

UrbanFutsal LA is as professional as they come, making it an excellent choice for indoor soccer in the central Los Angeles area.

What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?

Simple and cheap is the name of the game. You’re looking at $10 for 1.5 hours of pickup games, with a maximum of 4 teams per court. The games are limited to 10 minutes to guarantee enough play time for all participants — each player will play 4 games each.

Check out UrbanFutsal’s official MeetUp page here for more information. Their website page also contains some important contact and amenities information.

Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both? 

All of UrbanFutsal’s pickup games are 5×5, co-ed matches with a time limit of 10 minutes. The short game length means every player is guaranteed at least 40 minutes of play time in any 1.5 session.

Are the Games Social or Competitive?

The pickup games here are definitely social events — the facility promotes good sportsmanship and respectful play regardless of player skill level. There will always be more competitive aspects players floating around on the teams, but you can expect an enjoyable game without too much stress.

What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?

UrbanFutsal is one of our top picks for pickup games simply because of how well it is organized. It’s dead simple to RSVP for their adult co-ed indoor 5v5 pickup games (you can even choose the time slot you want, 7pm or 8:30pm) and you’re guaranteed play time. 4 games a per person per session is a lot of futsal, and you’ll want to take rests to enjoy the rest of the facility.

Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?

Yep! For adults, you’re looking at:

• Adult co-ed indoor soccer games every Tuesday and Thursday
• 2 time slots (7pm and 8:30pm).

For youths:

• Ages 8-15 (co-ed, divided by ages) indoor soccer games every Friday and Sunday (except the last Friday of each month).
• 2 time slots (7pm and 8:30pm).

Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?

UrbanFutsal LA offers two competitive leagues:

• Co-Ed Premier Division
• Co-Ed Championship Division

Each Division consists of 6 teams. The costs for the 2019 Adult Winter League are $850 for an 8 week season + Playoffs. Each team will play once a week. The top 4 teams in each division will advance to the playoffs to compete for the semi-final and championship cup.

4. Indoor Soccer Center

If you’re looking for indoor Bubble Soccer, this may be the place for you. Perfect for birthday parties (and always offering discounts on Groupon, it seems), Indoor Soccer Center is a great place for anyone wanting to let off a little steam. Watch out for the lack of air conditioning though, as those bubble ball suits get pretty hot.

Couple all that with some awesome staff and you can see why a visit to this facility won’t go amiss.

What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)? 

Indoor Soccer Center is a great choice for pickup games. There’s no need to have a premade team or anything like that — the facility prides itself on just having players show up and play. The games last for one hour and all ages are welcome to play.

What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?

Games are not as cheap as some other options, but you’re looking at substantially more playtime (one-hour matches). The costs range from $15-25 per player, depending on the time of the match.

Booking information is available online here, but it’s worth a phone call to make sure everything is up-to-date.

Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?

All pickup games are 5×5 (as are the competitive league games). It’s possible to have larger games, but the staff like to keep it at 5×5 for safety reasons.

Are the Games Social or Competitive?

There is no need for reservations or premade teams, so the pickup games tend to be very social. If you’re looking for a more competitive environment, consider Indoor Soccer Center’s league play. But if you’re interested in drop-in pickup games, it’s hard to beat the location and amenities offered by this facility.

What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?

One of the real benefits of this style of pickup game is that the matches last a long time. An hour of playtime means an hour of on-pitch play — that’s a lot! It may not be as organized as other facilities in terms of setting up the matches before your arrival, but the high amount of playtime and the communal atmosphere makes it a great choice.

Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?

There are no officially scheduled games by the facility, but the Sunday timeslot almost always has a match. Sundays from 7pm to 9pm are the most common times to find a game — there’s almost always a game to join. Of course, there’s always the opportunity to rent a field and schedule your own match ahead of time, just let the staff know.

Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?

You bet! Indoor Soccer Center offers a full-on, no-holds competitive indoor soccer league. The referees are qualified and seriously attentive — nothing gets by these people. In terms of leagues, they offer a:

• Youth League
• Men’s League
• Women’s League
• Adult Co-Ed League

On top of that, you can expect organized weekly matches, mandatory uniform enforcement, digital scoring results, and the usual goodies associated with a well-managed competitive league.