Play football at Budapest Garden FC, Zugló

Budapest Garden FC is a floodlit artificial-turf pitch in Zugló, in the XIV. district. It has changing rooms, showers and parking, which makes it one of the more comfortable small-sided venues in Pest. PitchUp hosts have run 5v5 and 6v6 games here. This guide covers the pitch, the price and how to get a game.

The pitch

• Address: Kerékgyártó utca 7, 1147 Budapest, XIV. district (Zugló).
• Surface: artificial turf. Turf shoes or short studs are best.
• Formats: 5v5 and 6v6.
• Facilities: floodlights, changing rooms, showers and parking.

Price and game length

Games here have cost 3,000 Ft a spot, for 60 minutes. The price is per player and includes the pitch. That is at the top of the usual 2,000 to 3,000 Ft range in Budapest, and you get showers and changing rooms for it. The match page always shows the price before you book.

Who it suits

Budapest Garden FC is handy for players in Zugló and the eastern districts of Pest. The floodlights mean games can run in the evening, after work, all year round. Showers make it a good choice if you are going out afterwards or heading straight back to the office.

How to get a game here

• Check the venue page or filter PitchUp by Budapest Garden FC to see if a game is open.
• Reserve your spot in one tap and get a reminder before kick-off.
• Pay the host in cash at the venue. Card payments are coming soon.
• No game listed? Try BME Sporttelep or Városliget Mini Arena, which have games most weeks.

If a game is full, join the waitlist. With 24 hours' notice or more a cancellation gets a full refund, between 6 and 24 hours 50%, and under 6 hours none.

What to bring

• Turf shoes or short studs for the artificial turf.
• A towel and shower things, since there are showers on site.
• A light and a dark shirt in case there are no bibs.
• Water and cash in forints for the host. Arrive ten minutes early, as games start on time.

Run your own game here

If you have a group of friends or colleagues, you can host at Budapest Garden FC yourself. Anyone with a PitchUp account can apply to become a host, and we reply within 24 to 48 hours. You post the game, set the format and price, and either open it to everyone or make it private with an invite link. A regular weekly slot is how most squads start.

Common questions

Can I play here in the evening?

Yes. The pitch is floodlit, so evening games work, including in winter when it is dark before 5 pm.

Are there showers?

Yes. Budapest Garden FC has changing rooms and showers.

Do I need my own team?

No. In a PitchUp game you book one spot and the teams are made on the day.