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Friendly Football Matches for Kids in Mumbai

byLearn to Play Football SchoolTraining center at Hatrics Turf, Mulund West, MumbaiStarts from1,500 per tournament/leagueView full gallery

We organize regular friendly matches to help our U8–U16 players test their training in real-game scenarios against academies like RFYC, Warriorz FC, and Fernandes Football Academy.

Our combined U15 and U16 squad lines up with the Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) U14 team for a friendly match.

A team talk during a break in our friendly match against RFYC. These games are a great opportunity to learn and adapt.

An action shot from our friendly against RFYC, one of the strongest youth setups in Mumbai.

Our players competing during the friendly match against RFYC, gaining valuable experience against top-tier opposition.

A player from our U16 team sets up for a free-kick during the friendly match at the RFYC facility.

Our Under-15 boys with the Warriorz FC women's team after a fantastic practice session.

Another group photo from the friendly match against Warriorz FC, a great experience for our developing players.

Our Under-9 squad photo from a practice match day against The Football Academy.

The Under-11 team posing for a photo during a friendly match day against The Football Academy.

An intense battle for the ball between three U9 players during a friendly match.

About Friendly Matches & Game Time

These friendly matches are where training meets reality. Whether it is an Under-8 player experiencing their first-ever matchday or our U16 squad testing their tactical discipline against elite setups like RFYC, the goal is always the same: gaining match fitness and learning how to handle pressure on the pitch. We make sure every player, regardless of age, gets significant game time to apply what they have learned in our weekly sessions.

Consistent match practice is the bridge between training drills and competitive football. At Learn to Play Football School, we integrate regular friendly fixtures into our calendar because we believe players only truly understand the game by playing it. We regularly schedule matches against diverse opponents—ranging from the high-intensity Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) to grassroots setups like Fernandes Football Academy and The Football Academy.

For our younger batches, like the U8s, these games are about building confidence and enjoying the environment. For older squads, it becomes a strategic exercise in positioning, communication, and endurance. We curate these matches to ensure players encounter different playstyles, which is vital for holistic development. By rotating lineups and facing varied competition, our kids learn to adapt, communicate, and take ownership of their performance. This is not just about the final score; it is about the lessons learned from every touch, tackle, and transition on the turf.

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Learn to Play Football School

Training center at Hatrics Turf, Mulund West, MumbaiStarts from 1,500 per tournament/league

We are a team of AIFF and AFC certified coaches dedicated to building footballers from the ground up. We operate centres across Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai, focusing on a structured pathway that turns training ground discipline into real matchday performance.

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