On Friday 14 June, Westminster played host to it’s first-ever girls’ school Futsal Tournament – a fast-paced and exciting event organised by Futsallers, F33 League, Everyone Active and ActiveWestminster. Local players showcased incredible speed, skill and teamwork in a dynamic indoor competition that celebrated both sport and opportunity.
Futsal is a high-intensity, 5-a-side version of football played indoors on a hard court with a smaller, low-bounce ball. It’s fast, technical, and exciting, perfect for developing sharp footwork, quick thinking and creative play. Global icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo credit futsal for shaping their skills. Read more about Futsal.
With stars like England Lionesses Kate McGreavy and Rosanna Frith-Salem making waves in the futsal scene, more girls than ever are stepping onto the court. Their success is helping to inspire a new generation of young players, especially girls, to get involved, try something new, and aim high.
Futsal is growing and so are the opportunities. Plans are underway to form a youth futsal team for the 2026 Youth Olympics, meaning young players who get involved now could be in with a shot at representing Team GB on the international stage.
Futsal is fast, fun, and full of potential, and it’s never been easier to get started.
Westminster is proud to be the first London borough to pilot Futsal in schools, making it more accessible than ever for young people to get involved.
And this is just the beginning. There are more competitions on the way, with both boys’ and girls’ matches and tournaments planned. We want everyone to have the chance to play, grow, and shine on the court.
In the meantime, get practising and stay tuned for more ways to play and compete in Westminster.
