FAQ

EmPowerBall is a fun, inclusive football league combining sport, social connection, and mental wellness support. Each subscription also includes access to our wellbeing app

We run leagues for men and women of all abilities. Whether you’re a complete beginner or play regularly, you’re welcome to join.

Check out our Find a League page and register Simply complete the short form and pay your registration fee to secure your place.

EmPowerBall is about the entire group of players not individual teams, so we discourage teams joining.

EmPowerBall creates the teams. we create this with a view to making them as close as possible in ability.
There will be regular redrafts, as teams can often become much better than others due to additional players being added over time, and this keeps interest fresh and a chance for players to play with different people.

Where possible you’ll be able to be on a team with 1 or 2 friends or family.

A one-time £7.99 registration fee secures your place and helps us set you up with everything you need to get started. 
This payment will be credited to your account once you have completed your initial game and confirmed your subscription. If you do not proceed with a subscription, the payment will be non-refundable.
Subscriptions start from £20.99 dependent on location – See your local league page for actual cost

we will sometimes offer a free session so you can come along and see what it’s all about before committing. It can depend on the popularity of the league, See the league pages to see if its available in your area. 

However your £7.99 registration fee is credited back to you providing your continue to set up a subscription.

If you are considering cancelling please do speak to your league Ambassador or email us at team@empowerball.co.uk this allows us to be aware of your situation and make the relevent updates.

You can however manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Stripe payment link.

We welcome individual players – join on your own and we’ll place you in a team of like-minded players. It’s a great way to get active, make new friends, and improve your fitness and wellbeing.

Games are typically 28 minutes, played once a week.

You play 1 game per week which is approx 28 minutes long. You have up to 10 players on a team and roll-on-roll-off subs.

There is often the chance to pick up additional game time by covering for other teams.

Yes, all matches are refereed — and in true EmPowerBall spirit, referees also award “support goals” for teams that show great encouragement and positivity.

EmPowerBall is for everyone, its a relaxed all inclusive enviroment. Our EmPowerBall rule is aimed at encouraging the better/fitter players to support those that require it. There is always a position for everyone.

Just wear comfortable sports clothing and either Astros trainers or football boots (no metal studs or blades). Shin pads are also required.
Don’t worry if you don’t have these to start, normal trainers will be ok to start.

We provide bibs and balls.

Games are typically 28 minutes, played once a week.

You play 1 game per week which is approx 28 minutes long. You have up to 10 players on a team and roll-on-roll-off subs.

There is often the chance to pick up additional game time by covering for other teams.