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.
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