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Tech and AI Friendlies Night
Wednesday 4 November, Aldgate. London tech and AI companies, one 5-a-side match each, under the floodlights. Atlar are the first team in.
The short answer
Is there a football night for London tech companies?
Yes. On Wednesday 4 November 2026 Secta is running a night of friendlies for London tech and AI companies at Aldgate. Each company brings one team and plays one refereed 5-a-side match against another tech firm, with kick-offs from 6:30pm, for £120 per team. Atlar, the AI-native treasury platform, are the first company signed up.
- Wednesday, from 6:30pm
- 4 Nov
- per team
- £120
- Aldgate, 3G, floodlit
- 5-a-side
- highlights clip and team photos
- Filmed
Tech teams spend the week in Slack threads and stand-ups. This is one evening to forget about all of it, play the companies you compete with for talent, and meet people who are not on your Zoom calls.
Atlar played their first friendly with Secta in October, against Greystar, one of the most seasoned sides in the London Property League, and lost by just two goals on debut. Now they want a game against a fellow tech company. If your team has been talking about playing football with your company, this is the easiest way to start: one night, one match, no season to commit to.
4 November
Get a game on the night
Bring one team and play another London tech or AI company. We set the pairings so the game is a fair one.
- Kick-offs at 6:30, 7:10 and 7:50pm
- Qualified referee, highlights clip and team photos
- £120 per team. Atlar already signed up
Any week
Can't make the 4th?
Book a friendly against another company on a night that suits you. Tell us your level and where you work and we find the match.
- Any week, across London
- Matched to a team at your level
- Built in two minutes in the Friendly Finder
Take a spot. Play another company.
One night at Aldgate, 3G, floodlit. Pick a kick-off, tell us who you would like to play, and we sort the rest. No league, no admin.
£120per team, 5-a-side
A qualified referee
Every match officiated, so it stays fair and the arguments stay short.
Match highlights
The game is filmed and you get a highlights clip to share afterwards.
An opponent found for you
We match you with another company, from a particular industry if you like.
Team photos
Squad photos on the night, for the group chat and LinkedIn.
Kick-offs
Wednesday 4 November
Each kick-off is one match between two companies. Pick one to take a spot.
How it works
From enquiry to kick-off
Tell us you want a game
Send your company name and roughly how many players you have. Squads of seven to ten work best.
We pair you up
Pick a kick-off below. We match you against another tech or AI company at a similar level.
Play under the lights
Turn up at Aldgate on Wednesday 4 November. The pitch is booked, the referee is there and the game is filmed.
Make it a habit
Teams that enjoy it can book more friendlies or become founding members of the London Tech Football League.
The details
Format & what's included
Format
One 5-a-side match per company on a floodlit 3G pitch, with a qualified referee.
Who it's for
London tech and AI companies, from start-ups to big tech offices. Players of every level are welcome.
Squad
Seven to ten players is ideal. If you are a couple short, we can help top up your squad.
Pricing
£120 per team, including the pitch, a qualified referee, a highlights clip and team photos.
Venues
Playing across London
Played at Aldgate in East London, Secta's home venue, where the London Property League plays every Tuesday.
- Aldgate
From the journal
Further reading
What teams say
Don't just take our word for it
“Every company in London should be involved with Secta leagues. The games are always well organised and they provide top quality facilities. Plus it's been a great way of getting people from across the business together.”
adam&eveDDB
“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
When is the tech and AI friendlies night?
Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Aldgate, with kick-offs at 6:30pm, 7:10pm and 7:50pm. Pick one when you book.
Who is playing?
Atlar are the first company signed up. More London tech and AI companies are being paired as they confirm.
How much does it cost?
£120 per team. That covers the pitch, a qualified referee, a filmed highlights clip and team photos on the night.
Do we need to be any good?
No. We pair teams at a similar level so the game is competitive, and every match is refereed.
How many players do we need?
Seven to ten is ideal so everyone gets a rest. If you are short, tell us and we can help.
Is there a tech football league in London?
Secta is putting together the London Tech Football League now, and teams from the friendlies night get first refusal on founding places.
We can't make 4 November. Can we still play?
Yes. Book a friendly against another company on any week through the Friendly Finder.
Ready to get your team on the pitch?
Tell us your headcount and preferred format, we'll come back with everything you need.