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Corporate Football Friendlies
A one-off match against another company, or one of our partner teams, with zero admin on your side. The simplest way to get your team on the pitch.
The short answer
What is a corporate football friendly?
One match between your company and another business, with none of the admin. Secta finds an opponent at your level, books the pitch and the referee, and confirms kick-off, often within one to two weeks. Build yours in under a minute with the Friendly Finder.
- weeks' notice, often
- 1 to 2
- a-side, your choice
- 5, 7, 11
- opponent at your level
- Matched
- admin on your side
- Zero
Not every team wants a full season or a whole-company tournament, sometimes you just want one good match. A corporate friendly is exactly that: a single fixture against another business, arranged, refereed and pitch-booked entirely by us. It's the lowest-commitment way to get your company playing football in London, and it's often how teams test the water before signing up for a full league season.
We handle the part that usually kills a friendly before it happens, finding an opponent. Tell us roughly what standard your team plays at and we'll match you against another company or one of our regular partner teams, then lock in a venue and kick-off time that works for both sides.
Friendly Finder
Build your match in under a minute
Where, when, the format and the opponent. We come back with a venue, a date and a price.
How it works
From enquiry to kick-off
Tell us your team
Squad size, rough ability level, and when you'd like to play. We'll start looking for a fair, well-matched opponent straight away.
We find your opponent
Another company or one of our regular partner teams, matched to your standard so the game is competitive and fun for both sides.
We book everything
Pitch, referee, kick-off time, all confirmed with both teams well ahead of the match, so there's nothing left for you to organise.
Play
Turn up, play a properly refereed match, and add another line to the office bragging rights. Add content coverage if you want it filmed.
The details
Format & what's included
Format
Five, seven or eleven-a-side, agreed with your opponent in advance. One qualified referee, standard match length.
Opponent matching
We pair you with another business or a partner team at a comparable standard, so the game stays fair and enjoyable rather than a mismatch.
Turnaround
Friendlies can often be arranged in 1 to 2 weeks depending on venue and referee availability; 3+ weeks gives more flexibility on timing.
Content add-on
Have the match filmed and edited into a short highlight clip, a nice way to mark a first outing before committing to a league.
Venues
Playing across London
Friendlies are played at 3G venues across London, picked to be fair and convenient for both teams.
- Shoreditch
- King's Cross
- the City
- Canary Wharf
- Clapham
- Hackney
- Battersea
- Islington
From the journal
Further reading
What teams say
Don't just take our word for it
“Secta Leagues is great for both team bonding and a way to unwind after a day at work. Really well organised. Just turn up and play, they sort the rest.”
Space
“Having to organise events in a big agency is a nightmare. Secta removed these stresses and all we had to do was turn up. Couldn't recommend more.”
M&C Saatchi
FAQ
Questions, answered
What exactly is a corporate football friendly?
A one-off match between your company and another business (or one of our partner teams), refereed and pitch-booked by us at a London venue. It's the simplest way to get your team playing without committing to a full season.
Can you find us an opponent to play against?
Yes, this is one of the most common requests we get. Tell us roughly what standard your team plays at and we'll match you against another company or one of our regular partner teams for a fair, fun game.
How much notice do you need to arrange a friendly?
We can often turn a friendly around in 1 to 2 weeks depending on venue and referee availability, though 3+ weeks gives us more flexibility on kick-off time and location.
What's included?
Pitch hire, a qualified referee, bibs, and full coordination with your opponent on kick-off time and format (5, 7 or 11-a-side). Add a content package if you want the match filmed and edited into a highlight clip.
Where do friendlies take place?
At 3G venues across London, we'll pick a location that's fair and convenient for both teams, and confirm it well ahead of kick-off.
Is this a good fit for a first-time team?
Ideal, actually. A friendly is the lowest-commitment way to test the water before signing up for a full league season, no fixture list to manage, just one great match.
Ready to get your team on the pitch?
Tell us your headcount and preferred format, we'll come back with everything you need.