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Beginner soccer leagues in NYC.

Divisions the operator labels beginner or recreational: new players, returning players, and anyone who wants a game without a tryout. Expect a mix of ability, referees who keep it light, and rosters that welcome free agents. 17 of 25 divisions are open right now.

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At a glance · 25 beginner-level adult soccer divisions across NYC · 17 open for registration · typical free-agent fee $185 · typical team fee $1,850 · most common format 7v7 · updated Oct 30

25 divisions · 17 open · data synced Oct 30

NYC FootyOpen

Sunday 7v7 Co-Ed

Pier 40 Courtyard

Sunday · 6:00PM–7:30PM
Format 7v7
Starts Dec 1
Register by Feb 3
Cost $180/player · $1,800/team
Co-Ed · Beginner · Team or individual

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A co-ed 7v7 division with NYC Footy at Pier 40 Courtyard in Manhattan, playing Sundays. Skill level: Beginner. Cost: team $1,800.00 | free agent $180.00.

NYC FootyOpen

Sunday 7v7 Co-Ed

Nike Field (LES)

Sunday · 10:00AM–12:00PM
Format 7v7
Starts Dec 6
Register by Feb 3
Cost $173/player · $1,733/team
Co-Ed · Beginner · Team or individual

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A co-ed 7v7 division with NYC Footy at Sara Roosevelt Park - Nike Field in Manhattan, playing Sundays. Skill level: Beginner. Cost: team $1,732.50 | free agent $173.25.

NYC FootyClosed

Monday 7v7 Co-Ed

Corlear’s Hook Park

Monday · 5:00PM–7:30PM
Format 7v7
Starts Sep 1
Register by Sep 20
Cost $180/player · $1,800/team
Co-Ed · Beginner · Individual

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A co-ed 7v7 division with NYC Footy at Corlear’s Hook Park in Manhattan, playing Mondays. Skill level: Beginner. Cost: team $1,800.00 | free agent $180.00.

NYC FootyClosed

Wednesday 7v7 Co-Ed

Sternberg Park

Wednesday · 8:00PM–10:00PM
Format 7v7
Starts Sep 2
Register by Sep 20
Cost $210/player · $2,100/team
Co-Ed · Beginner · Team or individual

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A co-ed 7v7 division with NYC Footy at Sternberg Park in Brooklyn, playing Wednesdays. Skill level: Beginner. Sold out. Cost: team $2,100.00 | free agent $210.00.

NYC FootyClosed

Sunday 7v7 Co-Ed

McLaughlin Park

Sunday · 1:00PM–4:30PM
Format 7v7
Starts Sep 13
Register by Sep 21
Cost $185/player · $1,850/team
Co-Ed · Beginner · Team or individual

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A co-ed 7v7 division with NYC Footy at McLaughlin Park in Brooklyn, playing Sundays. Skill level: Beginner. Sold out. Cost: team $1,850.00 | free agent $185.00.

Beginner-level adult soccer divisions across NYC, by the numbers

As of Oct 30, NYC Soccer Leagues tracks 25 beginner-level adult soccer divisions across NYC, run by 2 operators (NYC Footy and Chelsea Piers). 17 are open for registration right now; the rest are full, closed, or between seasons. 44% play on a Saturday or Sunday; the rest are weeknight leagues, mostly kicking off between 6 and 10pm. The busiest nights are Sunday (9), Wednesday (7), and Monday (4).

Formats and levels. 7v7 (11), 6v6 (5), and 5v5 (3) are the formats on offer. By gender: co-ed (25). By level: beginner (25).

Cost. Across the 19 divisions that publish a free-agent price, the typical fee is $185 per player for the season (range $150–$230). Team registration typically runs $1,850 per team (range $1,500–$2,300), usually split across a roster of 10 to 14. Prices are as published by each league and generally cover an 8- to 10-week season including referees and field permits; confirm on the registration page.

When seasons start. Upcoming divisions listed here kick off in October 2026 (3), December 2026 (13), January 2027 (1), and February 2027 (1). Most operators run four seasons a year and open registration four to six weeks before the first match; the popular Sunday and weeknight 7v7 divisions fill first.

Where the open spots are. The fields with the most divisions still taking registrations are Chelsea Piers Field House (6 open), Socceroof - Financial District (2 open), Bush Terminal Park (1 open), Major Owens Community Center | Bedford Armory (1 open), and Astoria Upper 90 Indoor (1 open). Counts are recomputed every morning from each league's own registration system.

Joining without a team. 19 of these 25 divisions take individual ("free agent") sign-ups and place you on a team; 6 are team-only. Free-agent spots are the ones that fill first, so register early if you are joining solo.

Frequently asked questions

How many beginner-level adult soccer divisions across NYC are open for registration right now?

17 of the 25 beginner-level adult soccer divisions we track across NYC are open for registration as of Oct 30. Status is read from each league's own registration page every morning.

How much does it cost to join beginner-level adult soccer divisions across NYC as an individual?

The typical free-agent fee is $185 per player for the season, with a range of $150 to $230 across the 19 divisions that publish one. A full team typically pays $1,850.

Which nights have the most beginner-level adult soccer divisions across NYC?

Sunday (9), Wednesday (7), and Monday (4). 44% of divisions play on the weekend.

What formats are beginner-level adult soccer divisions across NYC played in?

7v7 (11), 6v6 (5), and 5v5 (3). 7v7 on a small-sided turf field is the NYC standard; 5v5 and 6v6 run on rooftops and indoor courts, and 11v11 is limited to the few full-size fields.

Which leagues run beginner-level adult soccer divisions across NYC?

NYC Footy (19) and Chelsea Piers (6). 2 operators in total.

Which fields across NYC have open divisions?

Today: Chelsea Piers Field House (6), Socceroof - Financial District (2), Bush Terminal Park (1), and Major Owens Community Center | Bedford Armory (1). These counts change daily as seasons open and fill.