Description
Formed in 2012, UoB Futsal is one of the newest additions to Bristol University sport and it has started with a bang! Futsal is one of the fastest growing sports on the planet and our club is following the same trend. Since 2021 we have competed in the highest domestic level in the BUCS Southern Premier, seeing us finish 4th, 2nd, 4th, 3rd and 3rd respectively.
In 2022/23 we finished as a Top 4 UK university team for futsal, finishing 2nd in the league and reaching the semi-finals of the national cup, qualifying us to represent Great Britain at The European Universities Sports Association (EUSA) futsal championships in Split, Croatia.
In 2023/24 we were again national cup semifinalists, which qualified us to represent Great Britain at EUSA – although unfortunately we were unable to attend.
In 2024/25 we secured a 3rd-place league finish and progressed to the national quarterfinals, continuing our consistent record as one of the country’s leading university futsal programmes.
In 2025/26 we reached the national semi-finals, after a historic 10-9 win against Warwick in the quarters, contributing to one of our most succesful seasons on and off the field.
We currently have three competing teams in BUCS competitions.
This year sees the launch of our very own BUCS Women's Futsal team, who will be competing in the Women's Western Tier 1 division. Previously, we offered recreational women's Futsal, however this now ensures the competetive and thrilling expereince of BUCS competition is available for all. We are so excited to welcome so many new faces and have insured the best foundations are in place to maximise the performance and success of this new team.
We are excited to launch even more opportunities to make futsal more accessible than ever at Bristol:
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Bristol Derby League: A weekly competition between UoB and UWE. Alongside our men's BUCS 1s and 2s, we’ll be creating four additional UoB teams, ran by qualified coaches and senior men’s players, to compete in a league with three teams from UWE across the season. It’s a fun but competitive opportunity that makes futsal more accessible for a wider range of players. Perform well in the Bristol Derby League and earn the chance to train and join our BUCS squads, last season over ten players made the jump from recreational to BUCS after consistent eye catching performances.
This club is dedicated to making futsal available to every student. Whether you’ve never played before or you’ve been competing for years, UoB Futsal is for you!
So, what is it?
Futsal is an indoor, small-sided version of football originating from South America but growing in popularity across the world. Futsal comes from the words 'futbol' and 'sala' meaning football and hall respectively. It's a fast-paced game similar to 5 aside football, ideal for developing your skill, technique, creativity, and problem solving. If you're looking to improve your 11 a side chances then this is exactly the sport for you- some of the best players in the world attribute their skill development to futsal including Messi, Ronaldinho, and Neymar.
What do we offer:
- Weekly training.
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Great socials.
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Competitive games in BUCS leagues and Futsoul's Bristol Futsal League.
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Access to the new Bristol Derby League.
Membership:
We have a number of membership options:
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26/27 Men’s Futsal BUCS Membership: (£155)
A full-year membership for players selected into the University squads to compete in BUCS competitions. Membership includes access to weekly training sessions, matches, transport, kit, socials and more! -
26/27 Men’s Futsal Club Membership: (£65)
A full-year membership for players who are part of the Bristol Derby League, competing weekly against each other and against UWE. Includes access to socials, events, and our close-knit futsal community! This membership also offers key opportunities for development, providing a clear pathway to BUCS Futsal through dedicated support and coaching. -
26/27 Women’s Futsal BUCS Membership: (£95)
A full-year membership for women who are part of our new BUCS team, competing against other universities. Membership includes access to weekly training sessions, matches, transport, kit, socials and more!
Contact:
*Please note that if you have been asked to purchase a membership for the men's or women's BUCS teams, the SEH Access Pass will be automatically applied. This pass provides access to the University of Bristol's facilities for club training sessions and matches.
If futsal has grabbed your attention, follow our Instagram @uobfutsal for the latest updates.
If you have questions or want more information feel free to message us on Instagram or email us at xa24685@bristol.ac.uk
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
