Yard Ball
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Yard Ball is where you can live all those legendary street football moments you dream about! You step in, and it’s like your own FIFA street paradise, but you’ve got the craziest targets to aim for.
Think about smashing a top bins shot, taking aim at old cars, and testing your skills on everything from an ice cream van to classic council house windows. Every kick feels like you’re in Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker, but this time, it’s real, it’s gritty, and it's all yours.
The best part? You don’t have to be the next Premier League star to get stuck in. That’s Yard Ball: pure fun with a football, a place where you can just be free and enjoy the game like it’s meant to be played.
Yard Ball is perfect for anyone who loves to boot a ball! Those who experienced 90's football growing up will be sure to be blasted with pure nostalgia when entering the Yard. Kids who are footy enthusiasts are certain to be entertained by the multiple street style challenges. And if you've never kicked a ball in your life? We're sure you'll have a cracking time just trying, and who knows you might be better than you think... but if football isn't for you, grab a drink or some tasty, 90's Italia inspired grub from The Green'Un social club.
There's nothing quite like this out there, so grab a scorecard and take your shots, roll back the years and show us what you've got!
The UK's first indoor nostalgic football experience
At Yard Ball, you get to live out all those epic street football moments you've always dreamed about! Step inside, and it’s like your own FIFA Street come to life, but with targets you won’t find anywhere else. Picture yourself smashing shots into top bins, aiming for an old car, or testing your skills against everything from an ice cream van to council house windows. Every strike feels like you’re in Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker, but this time, it's gritty, it's real, and it’s all yours.
The best part? You don’t have to be a Premier League star to get involved. Yard Ball is all about pure fun with a football—a place to let loose, be free, and enjoy the game the way it’s meant to be played. It’s where you come to fall in love with football all over again.
Yard Ball is Wayne Rooney's street striker, in real life!
Yard Ball is the most unique indoor football experience in the UK! With over 20 street football inspired challenges to shoot at, such as top bins, council house windows, old cars, ice cream van, garages, cross bar challenge and more. Think Wayne Rooney's Street Striker, but in real life! Yard Ball is about having fun with a football. Anything can be a goal and anywhere can be a pitch - you don't have to be a pro to striker to shoot your shot in the Yard!
The UK's first real life FIFA street experience!
Yard Ball is where you can live all those legendary street football moments you dream about! You step in, and it’s like your own FIFA street paradise, but you’ve got the craziest targets to aim for.
Think about smashing a top bins shot, taking aim at old cars, and testing your skills on everything from an ice cream van to classic council house windows. Every kick feels like you’re in Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker, but this time, it’s real, it’s gritty, and it's all yours.
The best part? You don’t have to be the next Premier League star to get stuck in. That’s Yard Ball: pure fun with a football, a place where you can just be free and enjoy the game like it’s meant to be played. A place to love the game again.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 22:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 22:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 22:00
- Saturday, 09:30 - 22:00
- Sunday, 09:30 - 22:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (6-18+) : £11.95
- Adult (18+-18+) : £11.95
Spectators (in the Yard): £3.95pp
Peak admission: £14.95pp
Children 6+ only
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Most popular food items:
12" & 16" Pizzas from £11.95
Tacos from £7.95
Pies from £11.95
Kids meals:
Fish goujons, chicken bites, 4oz burger, hot dogs, burgers all served with chips and a squash £4.95
Sharers:
Nachos
Wings
Loaded fries
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Contact Details
Yard Ball
Little London Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S8 0UH
England
Based between Abbeydale Road & Chesterfield Road, we're located in the old Arnold Lavers warehouse on Little London Road. Super easy to get to by buses going in and out of town.
Tel: 0114 321 3588
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Bus routes are available from Abbeydale Road and Chesterfield Road which go in and out of the city centre, and further up towards Woodseats and Millhouses.
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