Pickup Soccer Today
Want to play pickup soccer today? Not tomorrow, not next week—today. NextGoal shows you every game happening in your area right now with real-time availability. Whether it's 10am or 10pm, weekday or weekend, you can find a game starting in the next few hours and RSVP instantly. No more scrolling through group chats or hoping someone organized something. Just open the app, see what's available, and play.
Browse Games Happening Today
See real-time availability for games starting in the next few hours. RSVP now and play today.
Find Games TodayWhy "Pickup Soccer Today" Usually Doesn't Work
You wake up on a Saturday morning, check your phone, and think "I want to play soccer today." So you start searching. You check your group chats—nothing. You text a few people—no responses yet. You Google "pickup soccer near me"—results from three years ago. By the time you figure out if anything's actually happening, it's too late to join or the game's already full.
This is the reality of trying to play pickup soccer in NYC or any major city on short notice. Games exist, but they're hidden in private WhatsApp threads, buried in Instagram stories, or organized through word-of-mouth networks you're not part of. Unless you're already connected, finding same-day soccer is nearly impossible.
NextGoal solves this. Every game happening today is visible in one place. Hosts create games, players RSVP, and you see exactly what's available in real-time. No more guessing. No more hoping. Just reliable, organized pickup soccer happening today.
How It Works
Filter by "Today"
Open NextGoal and filter games by "Today" or "This Week." See every game starting in the next 24 hours.
Check Availability
See how many spots are left and when the RSVP deadline is. Games update in real-time as spots fill up.
RSVP Instantly
Reserve your spot in seconds. Payment is handled through the app—no Venmo, no cash, no confusion.
Show Up & Play
Get directions to the field, check in with the host, and play. You're confirmed—the game is happening.
I used to waste hours trying to find a last-minute game. Now I check NextGoal in the morning, see what's happening tonight, and I'm in. It's that simple.
— Alex, Brooklyn player since 2024
Popular Cities for Today's Games
New York City
100+ games per week across all 5 boroughs. Find games in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and more.
Los Angeles
Games across LA, Santa Monica, Pasadena, and Long Beach. Indoor and outdoor options available daily.
Dallas & Houston
Growing communities in Texas with evening and weekend games. Competitive and recreational levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find pickup soccer games happening today?
Download the NextGoal app or visit games.nextgoal.app and filter by 'Today' or 'This Week.' You'll see all upcoming games in your area with real-time availability. RSVP instantly to secure your spot.
Can I join a game on short notice?
Yes! As long as a game has open spots and hasn't reached its RSVP deadline, you can join even hours before kickoff. Check the game details for the specific cutoff time.
What if a game is full?
If a game is full, you can join the waitlist. If someone cancels, you'll be automatically notified and can claim their spot. You can also browse other games happening today in your area.
Do I need to pay before the game?
Yes. Payment is handled when you RSVP through the NextGoal app. This ensures hosts know exactly who's committed and prevents no-shows. If the game is canceled, you're automatically refunded.
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