Play football at ÚTE Sport Centre in Újpest

If you live in the north of Pest, most pickup games in Budapest feel a long way away. ÚTE Sport Centre in Újpest is the exception. It is a full sports centre with floodlit artificial turf, and PitchUp hosts have used it for full-size 11v11 games. This guide covers what the venue offers, what games there have cost and how to get a game going there.

What the venue offers

ÚTE is one of the best-equipped venues PitchUp hosts have used. The pitch is artificial turf with floodlights, so evening games work all year. There is parking on site, plus changing rooms, showers and a café. That makes it a comfortable choice if you come straight from work or want to stay for a drink after the final whistle.

• Address: Megyeri út 13, 1044 Budapest.
• District: IV. Újpest.
• Surface: artificial turf, floodlit.
• Facilities: parking, changing rooms, showers and a café.
• Format played on PitchUp: 11v11 on a full-size pitch.

Games at ÚTE so far

PitchUp hosts have run 11v11 games at ÚTE at 3,000 Ft a player. A full-size game needs 22 players, so these matches suit people who miss proper positions, long passes and a bit more running than a 5v5 allows.

To be honest about it: there are no upcoming PitchUp games at ÚTE at the moment. Games at a venue depend on hosts, and the regular weekly slots are currently on the Buda side and in central Pest. When a host posts a new game at ÚTE, it appears on the venue page with the time, price and open spots.

Who it suits

ÚTE is the natural home pitch for players in the north of Pest: Újpest, Angyalföld and Rákospalota. If you live there, a game at ÚTE saves you a trip across the city to Újbuda or the Buda hills.

How to get a game going at ÚTE

If there is no game when you want one, you can start one. Anyone with a PitchUp account can apply to become a host. We reply within 24 to 48 hours. As a host you book the pitch, set the format and the price, and open spots to players. You can also make the game private and share an invite link, so only your group can book.

• Start small: a regular slot with friends and colleagues is easier to fill than a one-off game.
• Pick a time and keep it: players come back to the same weekly slot.
• Open spare spots: when your group is short, let other PitchUp players fill the gaps.

Other games while you wait

Until a new game is posted at ÚTE, the closest regular options are in Pest. Budapest Garden FC in Zugló (XIV.) has floodlit turf with changing rooms and showers. Városliget Mini Arena (VI.) runs 6v6 games next to the City Park. For 11v11, Panoráma Sportközpont in the II. district hosts weekend full-size games.

What to bring

• Boots for turf: turf shoes or short studs work best on artificial grass.
• A light and a dark shirt, in case there are no bibs.
• Cash in forints for the host, as you pay at the venue for now.
• Water and shin pads if you like them.

Common questions

Are there games at ÚTE this week?

Not right now. Check the ÚTE venue page: any new game a host posts appears there with its time, price and open spots.

How much does a game at ÚTE cost?

Past 11v11 games at ÚTE cost 3,000 Ft a player. The host sets the price, and it is shown on each match page before you book.

Can I organise my own game there?

Yes. Apply to become a host on PitchUp, and once you are approved you can post games at the venue, public or private.