FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Download the MatchDay app on iOS or Android
Create your player profile in minutes
Browse upcoming matches and choose one that fits your schedule
Show up and play
We take care of everything else - field rental, game setup, balls, bibs, and full match video. After the game, you’ll receive access to match film and highlights so you can relive the action and share your best moments.
Once you’re registered in the app, playing is simple. Check the schedule, reserve your spot, and play structured, competitive soccer whenever it fits your schedule.
We require a minimum number of registrations for every match to ensure a quality playing experience. If a match does not reach the required minimum, it will be cancelled at least one hour before kickoff.
In that case, your registration fee will be automatically credited to your MatchDay account and applied to your next match.
Just bring yourself and your boots. Each match listing includes recommended footwear based on the field surface. Turf shoes are always allowed, and cleats are suitable at certain facilities depending on field rules.
We provide bibs for every match, so no need to bring specific colors. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early so you can warm up, check in, and help us maximize playing time once the match starts.
Come ready to play with a positive attitude and competitive energy.
Cancellations are part of life. Things happen. This is meant to be at your convenience. However, we must preserve the playing conditions for the other players as well. Therefore, if you cancel 24 hours before your match, you will receive a match credit for your next match. After the 24 hour period you will be charged the full amount.
We encourage a 3-2-1 formation in 7v7 and a 3-3-1 formation in 8v8 matches. Remember, each player will also play a shift in goal. This means each position will be open at one point or the other. We encourage players to be open and versatile but also welcome you to volunteer to play the position you prefer. We want everyone to enjoy their experience as much as possible but it is pickup, afterall. You may have to be open to other positions depending on the group you are playing with.
Just like in football, if it rains without lighting, the games will remain active. If a thunderstorm is set to affect the game, the match will be canceled and the money refunded as App Credits.
The match manager will determine the halftime length based on the game size and match duration, typically ranging from 2 to 3 minutes. Halftime also includes a change of sides to ensure fairness across both halves.
If you have to cancel a booked match, no problem. If it is more than 24 hours prior to kickoff, you will receive a match credit automatically applied to your next match.
Our objective at MatchDay is to open soccer to everyone who wants to play, whenever they want to play! Every player is going to start with a self-rating, to communicate to the player community their level of experience. You can use this rating to find matches with folks at a similar level, or, if you desire improvement, look for more experienced matches. As our player community grows, so will the match filters. Soon, you will be able to choose between over 30, co-ed, female, premier, and youth specific matches.
At MatchDay games we won't have a referee, but each of our games will have a Match Manager. Our matches are self-regulated. The Match Manager will be in charge of welcoming all the players, dividing and organizing the teams, as well as keeping track of goals for each team / player throughout the game. In the instance a dispute can’t be resolved between the two teams, the Match Manager will step in to help resolve the situation fairly and amicably.
Our matches are 55 minutes long and begin promptly at the scheduled kickoff time. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and get a proper warm-up in before play begins.
Everyone. At MatchDay, each player will do a shift in goal, and be able to take advantage of this time to rest. For example, if it's an 8 v 8 game, every player will play 7 minutes as goalkeeper. Your number in the app corresponds to your bib number and your keeper rotation number. We encourage the more fit crowd to take a shift early or late in the match and those working on their fitness to take a keeper shift near the middle of the match. A halftime of sorts for those of us working our way to match fitness.
Of course, and please do! Upon completing your match registration, you will be given the opportunity to share the link to your match. If you decide to share it later, the match link will be available within your reservation/match ticket. One of MatchDay´s main goal is to create a community around soccer. We will be encouraging you to invite as many friends as possible!
We’re always looking for great people to help run MatchDay games as Match Managers.
To apply, visit our website and submit your information under the Contact Us tab. Our team will review your application and reach out if there’s a fit.
Match Managers play a key role in creating a high-quality MatchDay experience by helping with check-in, game flow, and overall organization on match day.
MatchDay is always open to new partnerships as we expand into new cities. If you have local connections, relevant experience, and the time to help launch MatchDay in your area, we’d love to hear from you.
To get started, contact us through the website and select Contact – Partnerships. Share a brief overview of your background, your city, and how you could help bring MatchDay to your community.
MatchDay delivers a premium pickup soccer experience built around quality, consistency, and professionalism. We play on well-maintained pitches - not parking lots, backyards, or makeshift fields. Every match is intentionally organized to ensure the right competition level, so games stay balanced, competitive, and enjoyable.
We handle everything on match day, including field setup, balls, bibs, and professional match management, so players can focus entirely on playing. MatchDay also raises the bar with full-game video and highlights, giving players the chance to rewatch matches and share their best moments.
To make it even more accessible, MatchDay offers a membership option that allows players to enjoy unlimited soccer at an affordable monthly price. On average, members pay just $5–$7 per match, making MatchDay one of the best values in organized pickup soccer.
From the quality of the fields to the technology behind the experience, MatchDay is designed to feel intentional, reliable, and worth coming back to every week.
Your highlights will be made available after each match in the chat feature of the app. You can find it in your completed matches section of the match.