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Football classes for kids are excellent if you’ve got little goalies (or strikers!). From Hong Kong Football Club to Galaxy Sports Asia, here are the best football classes for kids and teens.
If you’re looking for football classes for your kids, you’ve come to the right place! Enrolling kids in a football school (or any team sports!) can do wonders for their development, confidence and overall health. Not to mention it’s the perfect chance for them to make new friends! And let’s face it, there’s no other cultural unifier like sport – it’s a universal language. Swipe through to see some of the most popular kid’s football schools and clubs in Hong Kong; there’s something for boys, girls, the barely-just-walking to older tweens and teens.
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ESF Lions – After-school football classes for all levels
ESF Explore prides itself on providing holistic education and inspiring creativity across dozens of activities. Hundreds of children have joined its Lions Football programme where they can learn the ins-and-outs of the game and stay active, no matter their existing skillset. There’s a Player Development Programme and competitive matches for those looking to enhance their advanced skills, all led by experienced coaches in excellent facilities all over Hong Kong. Use the refer-a-friend scheme to get $200 off any regular or holiday programme.
Age: 5 to 16 years
Use code ESF_SM5 to get 5% off all programmes.
ESF Explore, various locations across Hong Kong, 2711 1280, www.facebook.com/ESF.Explore, www.esfexplore.org.hk
Galaxy Sports Asia – Football school for toddlers up to 12 years
Have a little munchkin who loves soccer? Galaxy Sports Asia provides a multi-developmental soccer play programme for toddlers up to 5 years old, plus a soccer training programme for kids from 5 to 12 years old. Developed with passion by professional coaches and early years educators, its programmes deliver fun, challenging and diverse sessions, so your little one is sure to shine regardless of their level!
Age: 2 to 12 years
Galaxy Sports Asia, various locations across Hong Kong, 9029 6990, www.galaxysports.com
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Young Talent Football Team – Football classes for kids in 25 locations in Hong Kong
Young Talent Football Team provides professional English-language football courses in 25 indoor and outdoor locations around Hong Kong. It nurtures kids’ passion for football through training programmes and exchange experiences for local and overseas young elites in Hong Kong. Your child will develop social skills, self-discipline and teamwork through participating in mini-games and demo football competitions.
Age: 1.5 to 14 years
Young Talent Football Team, various locations across Hong Kong, 6031 0133, www.youngtalentfootballteam.com
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Hong Kong Football Club – Football classes for kids with special needs classes
Hong Kong Football Club has a junior soccer programme for young players from ages 5 to 18 years. Whether your kiddo wants to learn football as a hobby or to play competitively if they’re already a pro! There’s also The Crusader programme for players with special needs.
Ages: 5 to 18 years
Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 2830 9500, www.hkfc.com
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Chelsea FC Soccer School – Hong Kong football classes based on Chelsea FB Foundation in the UK
Set up by former Hong Kong pro footballer George Santos, sessions here are fun for both the boys’ and girls’ teams and follow the same training techniques that the Chelsea FC Foundations practice in the UK. Students will work on their reactions, concentration, ball skills and coordination. They’ll put their new tippy-tappy skills into practice in a 30-minute match, held at the end of every session.
Ages: 3 to 17 years
Chelsea FB Soccer School, various locations across Hong Kong, www.chelseafchk.com
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Asia Pacific Soccer School – Girls-only groups available at this Hong Kong football school
Asia Pacific Soccer School run football classes all over Hong Kong every day of the week for ages 18 months to 18 years old. Its professional coaches offer elite team training, girls-only groups as well as a special goalkeeper training class. What’s more, you can enjoy one free trial class (there is no charge whether you sign up after or not!)
Ages: 18 months to 18 years
Asia Pacific Soccer, various locations across Hong Kong, 2385 9677, www.apsoccer.com
Kowloon Cricket Club – Junior football training classes in Hong Kong
Despite its name, Kowloon Cricket Club’s most popular section is football, with over 250 players participating in football training, matches and more. The KCC Youth Football Programme for boys and girls age 3 to 18 years old offers tips and tricks taught by a professional coach.
Ages: 3 to 18 years
Kowloon Cricket Club, 10 Cox Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3473 7000, www.kcc.com
South China Athletic Association (SCAA) – Hong Kong football school to build basic skills
South China Athletic Association offers football courses tailored for kids and teens to help them build solid football basic skills. It also provides special seasonal courses over the summer, Easter break and Christmas break.
Ages: 4 to 16 years
South China Athletic Association (SCAA), various locations across Hong Kong, www.scaa.com
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Brazilian Football Academy – Football school that aims to breed stand-up citizens in the community
The Brazil Football Academy aims not only to create top players but also to foster stand-up citizens in the community, removing the emphasis from winning and instead focusing on a player’s long-term development, sportsmanship and teamwork.
Ages: 5 to 15 years
Brazil Football Academy, 402, 4/F, Hing Tai Commercial Building, 114, Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 3488 7724, www.bfa.com
Tinytots Coaching – Kids’ football classes to develop lifelong skills
Tinytots coaching runs a football school for kids aged 18 months to 4 years old that help them develop the necessary skills to succeed inside and outside the classroom environment. Parents can join in too, supporting their little one at Tinytot’s parent and child introduction class!
Ages: 18 months to 4 years
TinyTots, various locations across Hong Kong, 3488 7724, www.tinytots.com
LaLiga Football Schools Hong Kong – Special football training methodology designed for children
LaLiga Football Schools Hong Kong uses special LaLiga training methodology designed by its professionals. Kids will not only learn to play football, but also enhance their skills, fitness, stamina, understanding of the game, tactical awareness, teamwork and creativity.
Ages: All ages
LaLiga Football Schools Hong Kong, Shop 202, 2/F, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, 33 Shing Fung Road, Kowloon, WhatsApp: 5112 6482, www.facebook.com/FazendaTechnicalBallLab
Liverpool Football Club International Academy – Football school for beginner and experienced kids
With football academies all around the world, Liverpool Football Club provides young players an opportunity to develop, learning new techniques and skills under the guidance of its coaching staff. It offers a foundation course for those who have never played football before, plus a youth training programme that focuses on improving physical strength, football techniques, tactical knowledge and more.
Ages: 3 to 16 years
Liverpool Football Club International Academy, various locations across Hong Kong, 2543 1807, www.lfcacademy.com
Kinder Kicks HK – Football classes for kids to develop motor skills and social skills in early years
Got a teeny tot who loves to kick? Enrol them at Kinder Kicks HK, a football play programme run by Asia Pacific Soccer School for children who can walk to 5 years old. Classes are full of fun – it uses special equipment including bean bags and mini footballs that develop a young child’s motor skills, while teaching valuable social skills. There are English, Cantonese and Mandarin classes to choose from.
Ages: Walking to 5 years old
Kinder Kicks, various locations across Hong Kong, 2385 9677, www.kinderkicks.com
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More Football Classes For Kids In Hong Kong
- Minisport – Multi-activity sports class, including football, for children aged 18 months to 6 years old. www.minisport.hk
- Sai Kung Sharks – Football for toddlers to 14 years old. Girls-only football is available. www.saikungsharksfc.com
- HK Dragons – Offers football lessons and camps for kids ages 3 and over. www.dragons.hk
- Paris Saint-Germain Academy Hong Kong – Football programme catering to all abilities and all levels, for ages 3 to 17 years. www.psgacademyhongkong.com
Editor’s Note: “Best Hong Kong Football Classes For Kids And Teens” was most recently updated in April 2025 by Team Sassy Mama, with thanks to Najuka Redkar for her contribution.
