⚽️ Buckle up for the debut Baller League UK season taking place at the Copper Box Arena on 11 back-to-back Monday nights starting Monday 24 March.
🎟️ Tickets for Monday 24 and 31 March are on on sale here now!
Get ready, London! The excitement of Baller League is coming to the ‘box that rocks’, bringing high-energy six-a-side football with a twist. This fast-paced, fan-focused league is shaking up the traditional game and offering an unmissable experience for both players and supporters alike. Baller League UK tickets are on sale soon.
12 teams are taking part. Football icons like Gary Lineker, John Terry, and Luis Figo take the reins as team managers, joined by YouTube stars Miniminter and Tobi from Sidemen, alongside streamer AngryGinge (full list of managers below). Plus, the legendary Alan Shearer, Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann, and Robert Pirès will step in as coaches.
The Draft for the inaugural Baller League UK season takes place on Monday 10 March. Each team manager will select 12 players from a 160+ shortlist featuring former Premier League players, futsal players, free agents and released academy players.
Season 1 of the competition will run for 11 consecutive Mondays at the Copper Box Arena, starting on Monday 24 March. The top four teams progress to the semi-finals and final to determine the season’s ultimate winner. Each night features six 30-minute matches.
BALLER LEAGUE UK TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ Baller League UK tickets are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ link.
🕧 Kick-off for the first match each Monday night is at 7pm.
Note: Match-night timings subject to confirmation.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: Copper Box Arena. The nearest railway stations are Hackney Wick overground and Stratford International station. Both are approximately a 15-minute walk. Stratford International is one stop (5 minutes) from London St Pancras on the Javelin train. Stratford (with links to the underground and DLR) station is about a 15-minute walk. Plan your journey at the Transport for London website. Limited parking is available at the Copper Box Arena, however parking is available at the nearby Westfield Shopping Centre.
WHAT IS BALLER LEAGUE
Baller League isn’t your typical football competition. The innovative six-a-side league blends the energy of traditional football with dynamic new rules designed to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Originating in Germany, Baller League has rapidly gained a massive following, and after two successful seasons, it’s making its UK debut at the iconic Copper Box Arena.
The action kicks off with each team facing off in an exciting format, spanning 11 thrilling match days on Monday nights. Each game lasts just 30 minutes—15 minutes per half—keeping the pace fast and furious. But there’s a twist: the final three minutes of each half feature Gamechanger rules, including the heart-pounding Threeplay (3v3) mode.
These electrifying innovations ensure that every match builds to a dramatic, high-stakes climax. The top four teams will then battle it out in the Final Four for the ultimate showdown.
Baller League is more than just football—it’s a full-on spectacle that blends sport, culture, and entertainment. Fans can expect an unparalleled level of excitement as teams vie for the crown.
BALLER LEAGUE TEAM MANAGERS
Angry Ginge (Yanited)
Miniminter (M7 FC)
Tobi Brown (VZN FC)
Sharky (SDS FC)
Luis Figo (Trebol FC)
Alan Shearer, Micah Richards & Gary Lineker (Deportrio)
Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires & Freddie Ljungberg (N5 FC)
John Terry (26ers)
Dave (Santan FC)
Clint 419 [Corteiz] (F.C RULES THE WORLD)
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