Drop-in Soccer in Toronto

Drop-in soccer runs at far fewer centres than basketball or badminton, so it is worth checking the schedule before you travel across the city for it. Nearly all of it is indoor gym soccer, played small-sided on a gymnasium floor rather than on a full pitch, so non-marking indoor court shoes are the norm and cleats are not allowed on a gym floor. Outdoor fields turn up in the drop-in schedule only during the summer season. Read the session name and the age range before you go, because not every slot is open pickup: the City also schedules Soccer with Family, which is a parent-and-child session, and Soccer (Women) at some centres. A small number of sessions run under Reserve a Spot rather than straight drop-in, which means booking ahead instead of walking in.

Cost

Free for children and youth citywide, and free for everyone at the City's 38 free community recreation centres. Adults 19-59 pay $4.39 for a drop-in sport day pass or $41.38 for 10 visits; adults 60+ pay $2.20 and $20.90.

Where soccer is free

These are City of Toronto free community centres we index that run soccer: every City-run drop-in and registered program at them is free, for all ages, no membership needed.

• Jenner Jean-Marie Community Recreation Centre, 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr
• Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre, 2500 Birchmount Rd
• Oakdale Community Centre, 350 Grandravine Dr

Where to find soccer in Toronto

Available at 8 City of Toronto centres.

• Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre, 45 Fort York Blvd.
• East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre, 261 Queens Quay E
• Jenner Jean-Marie Community Recreation Centre, 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr
• Goulding Community Recreation Centre, 45 Goulding Ave
• Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre, 2500 Birchmount Rd
• Oakdale Community Centre, 350 Grandravine Dr
• Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Ave
• Regent Park Athletic Grounds, 480 Shuter St

Common questions

Is drop-in soccer indoor or outdoor?

Indoor in almost every case: a City recreation centre gymnasium, played small-sided rather than on a full pitch. Outdoor fields appear in the drop-in schedule only over the summer season, so check the live times for the location you have in mind.

What shoes should I wear?

Non-marking indoor court shoes for a gym session, where cleats are not permitted.

Can I just turn up?

Usually, but not always. Most sessions are straight drop-in where sides are made up on the spot. A few run under the City's Reserve a Spot system and have to be booked ahead, and some are restricted by age or to women. Check the session name and age range on the schedule, not just the centre.

Other activities

Pickleball Drop-in, Badminton Drop-in, Lane Swim, Aquafit, Skating Drop-in, Weight Room & Fitness Centre, Leisure Swim, Water Play, Yoga, Basketball Drop-in, Table Tennis, Volleyball Drop-in, Open Gym, Pilates, Indoor Walking & Running Track, Strength & Conditioning, Zumba & Dance Fitness, Older Adult Programs (55+), Tai Chi, FitnessTO, Youth Zone & Teen Programs

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