Where to Play Women’s Soccer in Melbourne This Winter 2025 Guide (For Every Skill and Commitment Level)
- CW
- Apr 30
- 4 min read
Whether you've just moved to Melbourne, you're re-entering the soccer scene after a hiatus, or maybe looking to start up a new sport, this is the guide for you.
Depending on what level you're wanting to play and how much time you have on your hands, there are a wide variety of opportunities (and they're still growing yay!) for women's soccer in Melbourne. This guide will walk you through how, where, and what level you can play women’s soccer across Melbourne this Winter 2025.
⚽ First Up: Why Play?
Soccer is more than just fitness — it's community, connection, stress relief after work, and joy in movement. If you're reading this, chances are you're already craving that. So let’s get you back on the pitch.
🔍Which Kind of Soccer Suits You?
1. Casual, Social Soccer (No commitment, just fun)
If you want to play without the pressure of a full season or weeknight trainings, social soccer is a perfect way to get active, meet people, and have fun.
Where to play:
Melbourne Social Soccer
Find them on Meetup or check out their insta @melbournesocialsoccer
Casual weekly and weekend games, low-key vibes.
Just Play App - One Game Option– One-off casual games of mixed-league futsal you can book into. Find out more here.
GO Soccer Mums (Football Victoria) – For women or gender-diverse people can learn basic football skills in a no-pressure environment.
There are various GoSoccer Mums programs dotted around Melbourne at different clubs. Use the link above to find your closest. Find out more here.
Search on Meetup for local casual soccer meetups near you.
2. Semi-Structured Soccer (Play matches regularly, no trainings)
If you want to play matches in a league structure but without the full commitment of club soccer, this is perfect for you. Usually involves a futsal, 5-a-side or 7-a-side format and played on smaller fields/courts, is relaxed, but still competitive.
How to play:
FV Women's Football Sevens - for women 30+, social 7-a-side competition.
Two regions - North West & South East leagues
How it works: Pick your league, sign up your team, involves 3 separate 7-round cycles that run in line with school terms. Your team can choose to opt in or out of each cycle for flexibility.
Locations and times vary.
Check out Go Football website for more info on where, when and how much.
FV Go Fives - enter as a team, individual (FV will assign you a team) or sign up for notifications to fill-in.
Involves 10-weeks each competition cycle.
Located at Knox Football Centre, times vary amongst cycle but this Winter season is Mondays from 7pm.
Find out more here.
Just Play - Futsal & 5-a-side soccer
Join the app to sign up to join either a futsal/5-a-side league as an individual or team.
Female or mixed team leagues are available.
Available on a range of weekday/end nights.
The competition runs for ~10-14 weekly games.
Find out more here.
Urban Rec Melbourne – Mixed-gender, recreational league.
Join with a team or as an individual to be placed in a team.
Multiple leagues taking place across the city through the year, in ~10 week seasons.
Find out more here.
Futsal4Life - Different Melbourne venues, women's and mixed leagues.
Options to join league as a team or individual
Facebook group >4,500 players where you can find opportunities to play more casually as a fill in as well.
Find out more here.
3. Structured Club Soccer (Full season, regular training)
If you want a bit more structure, you can get involved with a club team. Whether you’re after more training and commitment or want to play regularly with a supportive team, there’s something for every skill level.
Football Victoria’s State League Levels (check it out below):
NPL/VPL Women – Top-level, very competitive.
State Leagues 1–5 – Varied levels for different abilities.
Good to know:
Clubs recruit players during pre-season (Dec–Mar), but many will still welcome players mid-season too. Check out the Facebook pages below (Other Useful Resources) to help find ongoing recruitment spots.
Registration into these leagues will require a registration through Football Victoria.
Where to find a team:
Football Victoria Club Finder
Play Football website is another helpful search function that finds clubs near you.
Local team Instagram pages - a great place to check out a club's community vibes.
4. Other Useful Resources
Also check Facebook Groups listed below which often have opportunities listed for either club or casual soccer for women.
I definitely found it daunting when I started looking at ways to get back into soccer. I found it difficult navigating the different clubs, and finding information on local clubs/opportunities to get involved. The prospect of joining a club after years of not playing was terrifying. But since getting back into sport and soccer, it's completely changed my outlook on the week, and has given me a sense of community connection that can be hard when you move to a new area.
I hope this post has been helpful with helping you get started and getting out there again!
Always keen to here new ways women can get involved in soccer in Melbourne, if you know of any more opportunities, leave a comment below.
📞 How to Get Involved
Here’s how to start today:
Pick your vibe – social, games-only, training & games. Fustal, 5-a-side, 7-a-side, 11-a-side.
Use these platforms to find your match:
gofootball.com.au
Football Victoria Club Finder
PlayFootball.com.au
Meetup (e.g. search “Melbourne Social Soccer”)
Instagram to check out different clubs
Send a DM, email, or show up to a training, meet up or match.
Bring your mates and enjoy!
Team Pitch x
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