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Every rec division playing at Chelsea Waterside Park in Manhattan — 4 open for registration right now. Statuses checked daily against each league's own site.

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At a glance · 7 adult soccer divisions at Chelsea Waterside Park · 4 open for registration · typical free-agent fee $180 · typical team fee $1,800 · most common format 6v6 · updated Oct 30

7 divisions · 4 open · data synced Oct 30

Adult soccer divisions at Chelsea Waterside Park, by the numbers

As of Oct 30, NYC Soccer Leagues tracks 7 adult soccer divisions at Chelsea Waterside Park, run by 2 operators (NYC Footy and NYC Soccer). 4 are open for registration right now; the rest are full, closed, or between seasons. 43% play on a Saturday or Sunday; the rest are weeknight leagues, mostly kicking off between 6 and 10pm. The busiest nights are Wednesday (2), Friday (2), and Sunday (2).

Formats and levels. 6v6 (5) and 7v7 (2) are the formats on offer. By gender: co-ed (6) and men's (1). By level: intermediate (6) and competitive (1).

Cost. Across the 5 divisions that publish a free-agent price, the typical fee is $180 per player for the season (range $155–$210). Team registration typically runs $1,800 per team (range $1,550–$2,100), 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 December 2026 (4). 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.

Joining without a team. 7 of these 7 divisions take individual ("free agent") sign-ups and place you on a team; 0 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 adult soccer divisions at Chelsea Waterside Park are open for registration right now?

4 of the 7 adult soccer divisions we track at Chelsea Waterside Park 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 soccer divisions at Chelsea Waterside Park as an individual?

The typical free-agent fee is $180 per player for the season, with a range of $155 to $210 across the 5 divisions that publish one. A full team typically pays $1,800.

Which nights have the most adult soccer divisions at Chelsea Waterside Park?

Wednesday (2), Friday (2), and Sunday (2). 43% of divisions play on the weekend.

What formats are adult soccer divisions at Chelsea Waterside Park played in?

6v6 (5) and 7v7 (2). 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 adult soccer divisions at Chelsea Waterside Park?

NYC Footy (5) and NYC Soccer (2). 2 operators in total.