Inclusive and Disability Football in England

Finding inclusive and disability football in England

Start by choosing between a recreational session and regular club football, then check the age range and practical arrangements with the organiser. This England guide helps parents, guardians and adults compare options and find the right person to contact. A programme description or directory listing is a starting point; the organiser must confirm the actual session and current places.

By BallrzPublished 10 October 2026

Choose the type of football

Pan disability football brings together players with different impairments and health conditions. Recreational sessions and club teams offer different ways to participate. Think about whether the player wants an introduction to football, casual play or regular team activity, then ask what a particular session involves. The programme name alone does not explain every local arrangement.

Check the age range

In England, Comets is a recreational pan disability programme for disabled boys and girls aged 5 to 11.

England Football's disability Just Play example is for people aged 16 and over. Players under 16 cannot play adult pan disability football in England. These are distinct programme and adult football age criteria; confirm the rules for the specific session or team.

Find a local session

Use England Football's official Find Football tool to look for local opportunities.

If the search does not identify an option, contact your local County FA and ask about disability football in your area. Check the venue, programme and organiser details before arranging a visit. Finding an organisation does not confirm that a particular session is running or has space.

Questions to ask the organiser

When contacting a session organiser, consider these questions:

Use the answers to compare practical arrangements and decide what further information you need before attending.

What age range does the session accept?
What does a typical session involve, and how often does it run?
How accessible is the venue and what support is available for players with different needs?
Can I visit before committing to attend?
Are there current places, or is there a waiting list?
What fees apply and is equipment provided?
What experience does the staff have and how are safeguarding arrangements handled?

Using Ballrz to shortlist organisations

Browse Ballrz's free public Football directory to shortlist organisations. A listing does not confirm a disability session or an available place; ask the organiser about both. Where private Ballrz enquiry is available, sign in or create a free account and complete the contact checks. A parent or guardian manages contact for a player under 16. Keep children's identifying details out of the initial enquiry.

Frequently asked questions

Can my child try a session?

Ask the organiser whether an introductory visit or trial is available. Confirm the accepted age range, accessibility and support arrangements, and what to expect on the first visit. A trial or place needs to be agreed with the organiser.

What will it cost?

Ask about session fees, any membership charges, what equipment is included and what you need to bring. Check the price and payment arrangements for an introductory visit before booking. Use the organiser's current information when comparing options.

What if there is no session nearby?

Ask your local County FA about other options and check the official Find Football tool. You can also ask about opportunities in neighbouring areas and decide whether the travel is practical. This guide cannot confirm local availability or a waiting list timetable.