PITCHES

Location: Birmingham, UK

The pitch in Birmingham, created through the FC FUTURES and Football Foundation partnership, offers local youth a dynamic space to play and develop football skills. It focuses on community engagement and enhancing grassroots football opportunities.

Location: Cologne, Germany

The pitch in Cologne, part of the FC FUTURES initiative, is located at the Strassenkicker Base, a sports event hall. This FC FUTURES pitch is regularly used by local children and youth groups for training sessions. It offers an innovative environment for developing skills and engaging with the game, supported by UEFA and EA SPORTS FC.

Location: Medellín, Colombia

The pitch in Medellín, designed by J Balvin and part of the FC FUTURES initiative, offers a vibrant space for local youth to play football. This collaboration between EA SPORTS and LALIGA aims to inspire creativity and strengthen community ties through sport.

Location: Valencia, Spain

Through the collaboration between LALIGA, EA SPORTS, and the Valencia CF Foundation, key facilities were being rehabilitated to support communities affected by DANA. The initiative included the Jaume Ortí Football Field in Aldaia, Mundial 82 Stadium in Catarroja, Municipal Sports Center in Sedaví, and Raval Field in Algemesí. These refurbishments will benefit over 3,000 children and federated teams, providing them with safe and adequate spaces to continue practicing sports.

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil

EA SPORTS FC and LALIGA, alongside the LoveFutbol Foundation, have launched Arena Palmeirinha in Paraisópolis, São Paulo. This colorful new pitch, part of FC FUTURES, aims to inspire young players and strengthen community ties. Featuring a street-inspired design, the pitch celebrates the power of football and gaming to drive positive change globally.

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The pitch in Rio, part of the FC FUTURES and Bundesliga Common Ground initiative, provides local children with new opportunities to play football. It's designed to inspire and empower young players, fostering community engagement and skill development in a vibrant environment.

Location: Bañado Sur, Paraguay

Through FC FUTURES, a community pitch in Bañado Tacumbú, Asunción was renovated in collaboration with CONMEBOL and local partners, expanding access to football in one of Paraguay’s most underserved areas. The project refurbished the 11v11 field and upgraded surrounding facilities to create a safe, high-quality space for regular play and youth development. The opening brought together more than 75 local children, who took part in training sessions inspired by FC FUTURES Academy drills, reinforcing the programme’s commitment to combining pitch investment with structured football education and long-term community impact.

Location: Sunderland, UK

The pitch in Sunderland, opened as part of the FC FUTURES and Football Foundation partnership, provides a modern, inclusive space for local communities to play and stay active. Designed to support grassroots football and multi-sport activity, the PlayZone focuses on increasing participation and creating more accessible opportunities for people of all ages to engage in sport.

Location: London, England

The floodlit, all-weather facilities at Turnham Academy will give the children of the school and local clubs a high quality, safe and inclusive place to play all-year round but will also provide a space outside of school hours to run sessions for local grassroots football communities and teams.

Location: Aix-en-Province, France

Zinedine Zidanes’s ‘Z5 Facility’ partially funded by EA SPORTS FC FUTURES will aid in access, training sessions, coaching and development for underprivileged children in the area.

Location: Madrid, Spain

The refurbished pitches designed by Boa Mistura, a local art collective and funded by LALIGA and EA SPORTS FC FUTURES provides much needed access for young boys and girls, in the south of Madrid, to play and experience the best of community led football.

Location: New Jersey, United States of America

A co-funded mini-pitch by EA SPORTS FC and the Premier League, in conjunction with the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Designed to provide underserved communities access to innovative play spaces.

Location: Sydney, Australia

This permanent pitch is a celebration of Kerr as an Australian Football icon for players around the world and to provide a high-quality space with free access, for young girls to utilise in an area of need.

Location: Seoul, Korea

EA SPORTS FC futsal takeover in Seoul, Korea funded by EA SPORTS FC FUTURES. Facilitating 100K visitors each year and operating football programs and classes in ’Neulbom schools.

Location: Malaga, Spain

In collaboration with PLAY IN COLORS, the renowned Malaga-based artistic group committed to the rehabilitation of community spaces, the pitch has been transformed with the aim of providing an enjoyable meeting place for young aspiring footballers.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

In collaboration with award-winning illustrator and street artist, Karabo Poppy, the pitch was transformed in design with the aim of providing a fun space for the community to enjoy the beautiful game.

Location: Cheng San, Singapore

The renovation of the Ang Mo Kio pitch provides locals with an upgraded physical space to play and represents a long-term commitment to personal and community development through sport, from LALIGA and EA SPORTS FC.

Location: Zapopan, Mexico

Designed by Mexican artist Trasheer, this pitch will now be available to the local community seven days a week, embodying the project's mission to provide inclusive, safe, and accessible football spaces in Mexico and across the world.

Location: Turin, Italy

The project, aims to offer 35 children - selected by the social services of the Municipality of Turin - free access to a weekly course at the FDS Spazio Talent Soccer sports centre, part of the Juventus Academy network.