Lace Up & Get Stuck In: Experience Women's Football in London With Baller FC
Lace Up & Get Stuck In: Experience Women's Football in London With Baller FC
The Lionesses brought it home again this summer - rocketing London’s already bustling women’s football scene to even greater heights.
The victory of professional women’s team owes its success to the support, passion and strength of the grassroots queer sport communities, with groups like Baller Friends Collective organising inclusive and welcoming watch parties and events dedicated to women sports.
“Women’s football in London is booming – from grassroots 5 a-side, to lower league football, fan watch parties and WSL,” says Rachel, who founded Baller FC in 2022.
If you’re in London and looking to experiencing the city’s thriving, queer-led football scene, check out the Baller FC’s guide below.
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Clubs United
“Clubs United is an inclusive league. They run regular 10-12 week long seasons and it’s a friendly, welcoming community who make football really accessible whether you’re new to the game or a more experienced player.”
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The Volley
“The Volley is a great spot to watch any football and is the home of Baller FC’s Champions League watch parties. With big screens and booths that seat 6 – 8 fans, the team at The Volley are open to showing any game you want to watch. ”
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Clapton Community FC
“This East London club is 100% fan owned and fan run. It has a hugely passionate supporters club who turn out in droves to cheer on the women’s and the men’s team. We love a Sunday at The Old Spotted Dog, £5 in, a pint, street food, great football and quite often DJs in the clubhouse after. ”
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Dulwich Hamlet FC
“The pride of South London who play in the infamous pink and blue. Another lower league club with a fervent supporter’s group – iconically named ‘The Pepper Army’. Sunday’s spent watching the women’s team are a staple fixture in our calendar. ”
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A League of Our Own
“Debuting in September 2025, this is a new inclusive league in south London, hosted in Dulwich. Sign up as a team or as an individual. ”
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Queerspace FC
“Non-competitive and community kickabouts held on Hackney Downs (Sundays) and in Victoria Park (Wednesdays). All about the fun and the vibes. For queer, trans men and women, intersex and non-binary people)”
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Murder on Zidane’s Floor
“Hosted by one of the biggest grassroots teams in London, Goaldiggers FC, this legendary club night happens every quarter. It’s an opportunity for you to get together for your team and probably snog one of the opposition. ”
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Gals FC
“Inclusive, non competitive football – they don’t even keep score. It’s all about having fun, making new friends and learning new football skills.”
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Stanchion Books
“Pop up stall that can be found at the weekly Saturday market selling footy book, magazine, fanzines, vintage scarves from across Europe and more. ”
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The Emirates Stadium
“There is no better place to experience professional women’s football than at the home of Arsenal FC. Not only the Champions of Europe but a team stacked with Lionesses. Come celebrate and cheer on Leah, Alessia, Beth, Lotte and the saviours of a nation – Michelle and Chloe. ”
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