Where to Play Football in Taipei: Pitches & Prices
If you are looking for where to play football in Taipei, you have three kinds of places. The city runs four riverside parks with pitches anyone can book, and they are the cheapest option. There is also an artificial-turf field in Tianmu and a 5-a-side field at Wanhua Sports Center. And if you would rather not book anything, you can join a game that already has a pitch. This guide covers all of them, with prices, locations and how to book.
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Where to play football in Taipei at a glance
| Venue | District | Formats | Price | Evening and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailing Riverside Park (百齡) | Shilin | 11-a-side | NT$260 per hour | +NT$300 per hour |
| Yingfeng Riverside Park (迎風) | Songshan | 11-a-side, 4 pitches | NT$260 per hour | +NT$300 per hour on pitch A. Pitches B to D close at 5 pm |
| Huazhong Riverside Park (華中) | Wanhua | 5-a-side, 7-a-side, 11-a-side | NT$190 per hour for 5 and 7, NT$260 for 11 | +NT$150 per hour on the 5-a-side pitches. A lighting fee also applies on the 11-a-side pitch, shown on the booking page. The 7-a-side pitch closes at 5 pm. Also home to Chenguang Soccer Field, where Terrible Football plays. |
| Fuhe Riverside Park (溪洲 / 福和) | Wenshan | 5-a-side | NT$190 per hour | +NT$150 per hour |
| Tianmu turf field (天母) | Shilin | 5-a-side, artificial turf | NT$550 per 2 hours | Open to the public on weekday evenings, 5:30 pm to 9 pm. Book by phone |
| Wanhua Sports Center (萬華運動中心) | Wanhua | 5-a-side | About NT$2,500 per hour | Temporarily closed. Book by phone |
Prices are the ones published by the Taipei Department of Sports for sports use without tickets, checked on 7 October 2026. They can change, so confirm on the booking page before you plan a game.
Here is what that means for a group. An 11-a-side pitch at NT$260 an hour is about NT$12 per player with 22 players. A 5-a-side pitch at NT$190 is about NT$19 per player with 10 players, or NT$34 in the evening once you add the NT$150 lighting fee.
Map of the riverside football pitches in Taipei
Tap a pin to see the park, the formats it offers and the hourly price.
Where each riverside park is
Bailing Riverside Park, Shilin. Two full-size pitches sit on the Keelung River under Bailing Bridge. It has evening lighting, so you can book until 10 pm.
Yingfeng Riverside Park, Songshan. Four full-size pitches on the Keelung River. Pitch A has artificial turf and floodlights, so it is open until 10 pm. Pitches B, C and D are natural grass and daytime only.
Huazhong Riverside Park, Wanhua. The only park with all three formats on one site: 5-a-side, 7-a-side and 11-a-side. It sits on the Xindian River between Machangting Memorial Park and Shuangyuan pumping station. It is also home to Chenguang Soccer Field, where Terrible Football plays.
Fuhe Riverside Park, Wenshan. Two 5-a-side pitches on the Xindian River. It is the lowest price tier, a good fit for a small group.
Other places to play football in Taipei
Tianmu artificial-turf field, Shilin. A standard 5-a-side field with artificial turf, inside Tianmu Elementary School at 12 Tianyu Street. It rents for NT$550 per 2 hours, in three slots: 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm. Public use is on weekday evenings, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. There is no car park. Call (02) 2872-3336, extension 9305, to book.
Wanhua Sports Center, Wanhua. A 5-a-side field of 22 by 30 metres at 6-1 Xining South Road, open from 6 am to 10 pm. The field is temporarily closed at the time of writing (seen on site, 7 October 2026). Call the center on (02) 2375-9900, extension 623, before you plan a game to ask when it reopens. A rental is about NT$2,500 per hour.
How to book a riverside football pitch in Taipei
- Create an account on the Taipei Department of Sports booking system. You can register with an email address as an individual, or with a tax ID number as an association.
- Filter by sport. Choose Soccer, 5v5, 7v7 or 11v11, then pick the park.
- Pick a slot. Slots are morning (8 am to 12 pm), afternoon (1 pm to 5 pm) and evening (6 pm to 10 pm).
- Apply at least 10 days before your game. The system will not take a request for the coming week.
- Wait for the confirmation. The department confirms the booking, then gives you a notice to show or post at the pitch on the day.
If you have questions, the rental hotline is (02) 2570-2330, extensions 6588, 5479 or 6199. The booking system has an English version.
For some periods, such as July to December 2026, riverside slots are drawn by lottery after online registration, and the leftover slots open for direct booking. Check the latest announcement on the booking system.
Chenguang Soccer Field: where Terrible Football plays
Chenguang Soccer Field (晨光足球場) is part of Huazhong Riverside Park in Wanhua, between Huazhong Bridge and Guangfu Bridge. It is where Terrible Football Taipei plays its relaxed games for all levels.
This is the easiest way to play if you do not want to book anything. You RSVP on the group’s page, turn up, and the organizers bring the bibs, the balls and the goals. If you want to understand how the group runs its games, read our article on casual football in Taipei with Terrible Football.
For more groups and pickup games across the city, see football in Taipei.
How FitHere helps
Booking the pitch is the first half. The second half is getting 10 or 22 people to actually show up. On FitHere, each game has its own event page. Players RSVP from the page, the waiting list moves up when someone drops out, and you see who is in without scrolling through a chat. FitHere is free for organizers and players.
You can host an event in 2 clicks, then share the link in Line, WhatsApp or a Facebook group. For more on running games in the city, read how to organize sport in Taipei.
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Common questions
Can I play football in Taipei without booking a pitch?
Yes. Join a game that already has a pitch. Terrible Football Taipei plays at Chenguang Soccer Field and takes players of any level. You RSVP on the group’s page and turn up.
How much does it cost to rent a football pitch in Taipei?
Between NT$190 and NT$260 per hour on the municipal riverside pitches. A 5-a-side or 7-a-side pitch costs NT$190 and an 11-a-side pitch costs NT$260. Evening slots add a lighting fee of NT$150 or NT$300 per hour, depending on the park. The Tianmu turf field costs NT$550 per 2 hours, and the Wanhua Sports Center field is about NT$2,500 per hour.
How far ahead do I need to book?
At least 10 days before your game for the riverside pitches. Pick your date, then apply.
Can an individual book a pitch, or only a club?
An individual can. You register with an email address. Associations can register with a tax ID number instead.
Are the pitches open in the evening?
Most riverside pitches are, until 10 pm, and the evening slot runs from 6 pm to 10 pm. Pitches B, C and D at Yingfeng and the 7-a-side pitch at Huazhong close at 5 pm.
Is there an artificial-turf football field in Taipei?
Yes. Tianmu has a 5-a-side turf field inside Tianmu Elementary School, and Wanhua Sports Center has a 5-a-side field too. The Wanhua field is temporarily closed at the time of writing, so call before you go.
Which pitch is best for 5-a-side?
Fuhe Riverside Park in Wenshan and Huazhong Riverside Park in Wanhua both have 5-a-side pitches at NT$190 per hour. For artificial turf, look at the Tianmu field.