The State of Football Facility Hire: 2024

Insights from 85,000 football facility bookings

In the ever-evolving landscape of football facility management, it’s crucial to keep a finger on the pulse of booking trends to make informed decisions. Understanding when and how your pitches are in demand can optimise resource allocation and revenue generation. In this report, we delve into pitch booking trends based on the data 85,000 bookings made at schools, councils, and sports clubs over the last year – providing insights that illuminate what we can expect for the remainder of 2024 and onwards.

State of UK Football Facility Hire report

This report investigates the following key areas:

  • Daily, weekly, & monthly booking trends
  • Pitch pricing averages for 5, 7, 11-a-side pitches
  • Revenue and utilisation rates of top performing operators
  • Insights into facility profitability + return on investment
  • Booking attribution and management methods

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