What is walking football?
Walking Football is a small-sided, modified version of the game, suitable for all levels of ability and fitness, from people who are returning to sport after a break to those who’ve never played before.
Walking Football is a low-impact, team-based exercise, utilising the defined ‘Walking Football Rules and Formats,’ specifically non-contact with the players ‘always having one foot on the ground’.
Walking Football aims to provide participants with physical & mental health benefits, social connectedness and promotion of the advantages of ongoing physical activity.
Come & Try
If you’re thinking about giving Walking Football a go or know someone who is, come down to our FREE come & try sessions to get a taste of the newest format of our game.
Programs
Walking Football programs focus on passing rather than speed/running. Matches are played on smaller pitches with modified formats (5v5/6v6) and shortened game times.
Clubs and centres across the state host weekly Walking Football sessions for those wanting to play regularly.
Tournaments & Carnivals
Football Queensland organises a variety of social and competitive Walking Football tournaments and carnivals throughout the year, inviting players and teams of all abilities and skill levels to participate.
In 2026, FQ will host two major tournaments:
- April: The annual QUT Cup & social tournament
- November: Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast
Additionally, we will continue to host the Pan Pacific Masters Games on a bi-annual basis.
Depending on tournament numbers, FQ aims to offer the following age groups at all tournaments:
Women: 40+, 50+, 60+,
Men: 50+, 60+, 65+, 70+
Social Mixed: Women 40+/Men 50+ (Minimum 2 women on the field at all times)
Social Mixed: Women 55+/Men 60+ (Minimum 2 women on the field at all times)
Leagues
Coming in 2026.
Referee Course
As Walking Football continues to grow, the need to continue building and supporting a strong referee community becomes increasingly important to delivering high-quality, enjoyable experiences for everyone involved. Football Queensland is committed to developing referees and supporting the long-term development of Walking Football across the state.
Rules and Resources
Learn everything you need to know about hosting a program in the Walking Football Program Guide.
host a program
By hosting a Walking Football program, clubs can provide significant social and mental health benefits to their existing members while also attracting new members to their football family.
To express an interest in hosting a Walking Football program at your club, please click here and complete the form or email walkingfootball@footballqueensland.com.au.
Congratulations to these #NPLQLD and #FQPL coaches who were at the top of their game in June, earning Coach of the Month honours 👏
𝗡𝗣𝗟 𝗠𝗲𝗻: Aaron Philp - @peninsulapower
𝗡𝗣𝗟 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻: Glynn Boyd - @goldcoastknightsfc
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𝗙𝗤𝗣𝗟 𝟭 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻: Due to limited fixtures in June, this award will be combined with July’s Coach of the Month honours.
𝗙𝗤𝗣𝗟 𝟮 𝗠𝗲𝗻: Glen Volker - @grangethistle
𝗙𝗤𝗣𝗟 𝟮 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻: Trent Knack - @swqthunderfc
Jul 10
Surely you’ve got 6 weeks in your legs! 😅
PlayOn social leagues kick off on August 3, designed to be easy, affordable, and actually fun to commit to.
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Jul 10
The @stepout.ai #FQAcademy State Championships roll on 🤩⚽️
With three huge days of action complete across South Pine Sports Complex and Moreton Bay Sports Complex, teams are now firmly focused on play-offs and Grand Finals!
📲 Stay up to date with all the latest results, fixtures and stats coverage via the FQ website
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Jul 10
Football…but easier ⚽
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We’re heading into the pointy end of the #NPLQLD and #FQPL seasons, and things are getting spicy 🌶️
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