Play at your level
Player ratings do two jobs: they help you pick the right match, and they help us build even teams inside every match. Your rating is private. Other players never see it, and a game shows only the average rating of its players.
Beginner games recommended
Elite games recommended
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Beginner
New to football? We've got games for you. Learning the basics so the game is about being involved and having fun.
Regular
Most players, and most games. From casual 5-a-side with friends to Sunday league and university teams. Comfortable on the ball, and happy to play at a mixed level.
Elite
Plays at semi-professional, academy or county standard. Quick, organised and competitive.
Casual
Kickabouts and casual 5-a-side with friends. Comfortable on the ball at a relaxed pace.
Most games on PlayFives are for everyone. We recommend Elite games for players rated 5.5 and above, and Beginner games for players rated under 2.5. They're recommendations, not rules: if a game is well above or below your level, you'll see a gentle note, and anyone can still book.
How your rating works
Our mission is to make football accessible and inclusive, so we've kept rating's private. PlayFives gives beginners a fun, safe place to experience the beautiful game, whilst making sure competitive players are properly challenged.
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Take a short quiz
Answer eight simple multi-choice questions when you sign up.
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Play and it adjusts
Your rating then adjusts as you play, based on your team's results.
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Kept accurate
Organiser feedback helps keep your rating accurate.
Rating feels wrong? Ask us to review it. Read our Privacy Policy
Ready to play at your level?
Player rating FAQs
Quick answers about how ratings work.
Why does PlayFives rate players?
Only for better matchmaking: balanced teams, and players of a similar level, or the challenge level you choose.
Can other players see my rating?
No. Your rating is private. A game shows only the average rating of its players.
How is my rating set?
You start with a short quiz when you sign up. Your rating then adjusts as you play, and organiser feedback helps keep it accurate.
What if my rating feels wrong?
Ask us to review it.
I'm a beginner. Can I still play?
Yes, beginners are welcome. If a game is well above or below your level, you'll see a gentle note, never a block.
