By the MeetAndPlay editorial team · · 6 min read
"How much does it cost to rent a 7-a-side pitch?" is the question from whoever organises Thursday's kickabout or the office league. The honest answer is that Mexico has no official rate or national average: every sports centre sets its own, and it changes with the city, the hour and whether the pitch has a roof or lights. This guide explains what the price depends on, how to split it and what data we have, and today there is none we can publish.
What our data says
We only use prices that a venue publishes itself on its booking page, with the date we read them. To publish a figure for a city we require rates from at least three venues.
We do not yet have published rates from at least three clubs in the same city for this sport (data as of October 8, 2026), so we show no range or average: we would rather not print a figure we cannot back up. Once there is enough data, it will appear here.
That does not mean 7-a-side is expensive or cheap: it means we have no data to say so. The useful thing meanwhile is to know what to ask and how to split the bill.
What pushes the price up or down
- Peak hour. Weeknights after work and weekends are the most requested, and many venues charge more in those slots. Morning or midday hours usually cost less.
- Lighting. Almost all amateur 7-a-side is played at night. Ask whether the price already includes the lights or whether they are charged separately.
- Covered or open air. A covered or netted pitch can be played in rain and out of the sun, and may have its own rate.
- Type of pitch. Artificial turf is the most common for hourly rental, but the state of the pitch, the netting and the changing rooms affect what they charge.
- Services. Some venues include a referee, ball, bibs or water; others charge for them. Ask before you compare.
- Duration. Rental is usually by the hour or in blocks of time, but each venue decides. Always compare the price per hour.
- League or kickabout. If you play in a league, the entry fee and referees are paid on top of the pitch.
How to split the cost among fourteen players
A 7-a-side game has seven per side, so a full pitch is fourteen people. The maths is simple:
- Take the pitch price for the time you will play.
- Divide it among everyone who plays, even those who arrive late.
- Add, if applicable, the referee, lights or ball, also split among everyone.
If you do not reach fourteen, each person pays more, which is why it pays to gather the group early and keep a substitute. It is a good idea for one person to make the booking and collect the money before the game. To keep the collecting tidy, read our guide on splitting the court fee.
The price you are shown must be the total
Article 7 Bis of the Federal Consumer Protection Law requires the total amount to be shown clearly and visibly, with taxes and fees included. Before you book, confirm that the price already includes VAT and lights, and ask for a receipt if you are leaving a deposit.
Questions worth asking before you book
- What does the pitch cost per hour, and when do peak and quiet rates start and end?
- Does the price include lights, referee and ball?
- How many players fit, and is it a 7-a-side pitch or another size?
- Is a deposit required, and what happens if it rains or I cancel?
- Are there changing rooms and parking?
- Is there a special rate for booking several weeks in a row?
How to pay less without playing less
- Play at quiet hours when you can: weekday middays or early weekends tend to have less demand.
- Fill all fourteen. Every person who is missing raises what the rest pay, so confirm attendance the day before.
- Book the same slot every week with the same group, and ask whether there is a rate for booking several weeks in a row.
- Bring your own ball and bibs if the venue charges to lend them.
- Collect in advance. If everyone pays before the game, nobody ends up owing and whoever booked does not pay out of pocket.
And a warning: a cheap pitch with poor lighting, no netting or worn turf is not a good deal. Go and see it before you book the first hour.
How to find 7-a-side pitches
MeetAndPlay has a directory of places to play 7-a-side football in Mexico. It is built from OpenStreetMap data and public sources, and it is a directory: we do not sell bookings, so to reserve the pitch you contact the venue directly. Open the 7-a-side page, pick your city, and confirm the rate and hours by phone before you go. If you are just putting the group together, our 7-a-side rules guide helps with what to agree before you start.
In short
The price of a 7-a-side pitch is not a fixed number: it is an hourly rate that changes with peak hours, roof, lights and the services included, shared among fourteen players. Always ask for the total amount, confirm the day's rate and collect in advance. When we have published rates from enough venues, this guide will show their range with the date and the number of venues.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to rent a 7-a-side pitch in Mexico?
- There is no official rate: each venue sets its own and it changes by city, hour and lighting. We do not yet have any published 7-a-side rate, so we do not give an invented range.
- Why don't you show a 7-a-side price?
- We publish a figure for a city only when we have published rates from at least three venues. For 7-a-side we have none yet, and we would rather say so than give a number we cannot back up.
- How much is it per player?
- Divide the pitch price by the people playing. With seven per side that is fourteen people; if people are missing, everyone pays more.
- Are the lights charged separately?
- It depends on the venue. Many games are at night, so ask whether the price already includes the lighting before you book.
- What makes a 7-a-side pitch more expensive?
- Peak hours, a covered pitch, the lights, the services included (referee, ball) and the area.