Soccer in Eastgardens: Your Eastern Suburbs 6-a-side Guide
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Soccer in Eastgardens: the seasonal 6-a-side guide
If you are searching for soccer in Eastgardens, here is the short version. KIKOFF runs 6-a-side football at 79 Corish Circle, Eastgardens, on open floodlit synthetic pitches. It is a seasonal competition, running September to December, built for the stretch when winter club football has finished and players want a midweek run without the cage. Divisions are open now across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, for men's and women's grades, starting Monday 28 September 2026 and finishing Friday 18 December 2026. You can enter as a full team or as an individual and get placed.
Football Eastern Suburbs Sydney: what it actually is
This is small-sided football played on open pitches, not in a cage. Restarts are kick-ins rather than the wall-rebound style you get at KIKOFF's caged venues. It suits players who want a fast, sociable weeknight game with a bit more space to work the ball around, and who are already comfortable with 11-a-side club rules from the winter season.
Hensley Athletic Field soccer: the setup at Eastgardens
KIKOFF Eastern Suburbs sits at 79 Corish Circle, Eastgardens, on the Hensley Athletic Field site. The venue has four 6-a-side pitches plus one 5-a-side pitch, all open and floodlit synthetic surfaces. Because it only trades September to December, this is very much a spring-summer program — once the season wraps in December, the site goes quiet again until the following spring.
6-a-side Maroubra and surrounds: who plays here
Eastgardens sits close to Maroubra, Pagewood and the wider eastern suburbs, so if you are hunting for 6-a-side near Maroubra this is the closest KIKOFF venue. The competition is adult, with men's divisions across three grades plus an over 45s option, and women's divisions across two grades, spread over Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.
What is running now at KIKOFF Eastern Suburbs
Every division below is 6-a-side, adult grade, and registration is open for both full teams and individuals:
- Monday: Mens Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, and Mens Over 45
- Tuesday: Mens Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3
- Wednesday: Mens Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, and Ladies Division 1
- Thursday: Mens Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, and Ladies Division 2
All of these start Monday 28 September 2026 and finish Friday 18 December 2026. Team entry is $1,800 and individual entry is $295. Note that KIKOFF does not run juniors, coaching or parties at Eastgardens — those programs sit at Canterbury and Northern Beaches instead.
Team or individual: how to get on the pitch
You can register a full six-player squad and lock in your own division and night, or register as an individual and get placed into a team that needs players. Both options run through the same season dates, so it does not matter which route you choose in terms of start and finish. If you already have a group of mates who play club football together through winter, this is a straightforward way to keep playing together once that season ends.
What happens on the night
Turn up in time for a warm-up, check in at the venue, and take your spot on one of the open pitches. Because these are open pitches rather than caged ones, expect kick-ins for restarts rather than the ball bouncing back into play. Bring your own boots and shin pads, and check what else you will need before you arrive.
FAQs
Is soccer in Eastgardens caged or open?
It is open. KIKOFF Eastern Suburbs at 79 Corish Circle has four 6-a-side pitches plus one 5-a-side pitch, all uncaged floodlit synthetic surfaces. Restarts are kick-ins rather than the wall-rebound style used at caged venues, so the game flow feels a little different if you are used to a cage.
When does the Eastern Suburbs season run?
The competition runs September to December each year. The current season starts Monday 28 September 2026 and finishes Friday 18 December 2026, across Monday to Thursday nights.
Can I join as an individual or do I need a full team?
Both options are available. You can register a complete six-player team for a set division and night, or register as an individual and be placed into a team. Team entry is $1,800 and individual entry is $295 for the full season.
Is there a 5-a-side option at Eastgardens?
The site has one 5-a-side pitch alongside the four 6-a-side pitches, but the open competitions currently running at this venue are all 6-a-side. If you specifically want 5-a-side football, KIKOFF's caged Canterbury venue runs that format.
Does KIKOFF run juniors or coaching at Eastgardens?
No. Eastgardens is an adult 6-a-side venue only, with no juniors, coaching or party programs on site. Those run at KIKOFF Canterbury and KIKOFF Northern Beaches instead.
What should I bring on the night?
Boots suited to synthetic turf and shin pads are the basics. Check the full kit list before you head down so you are not caught out on your first night.
Ready to lock in your spot for soccer in Eastgardens? Head to the KIKOFF Eastern Suburbs page for the full rundown, or go straight through to book your team or individual spot before the season fills up.
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