What to Bring to Pickup Soccer in El Paso | Soccer Gear Checklist & Tips
Welcome to El Paso Soccer Pickup
Every week, players from all over the city come together for one reason — to play. Whether you're returning after years away or lacing up for the first time, our environment is friendly, competitive, and built around community. Just show up, step in, and feel part of the game.
We keep things simple: great fields, great people, great soccer — all skill levels welcome. Our mission is to keep El Paso active, connected, and enjoying the beautiful game.
Whether you’re brand new or making a comeback, showing up prepared makes all the difference. Pickup soccer here is competitive but chill — all skill levels welcome. The more ready you are, the better the run.
Important:
Arrive 15 minutes early so you can stretch, lace up, and help get the field set.
That way we can maximize our full 2 hours of play — no time wasted.
Pickup Soccer Essentials Checklist
Positive Attitude
Bring good vibes. Pickup is about competition and community — respect the game and each other.
Cleats or Turf Shoes
Footing matters. Match your footwear to the field so you can stay sharp and injury-free.
Water Bottle
Most fields don’t have fountains. Stay hydrated before, during, and after.
Shin Guards (Optional)
Not required, but smart — especially if you’re new or getting back into the swing of things.
Bonus Tip: Bring a Ball
If you have a ball, bring it. Extras help with warmups and keep the flow going.
Bring a Neutral Shirt
To keep team formation simple and avoid color clashes, we encourage all players to bring a neutral-colored shirt. Gray, white, or black works perfectly.
This helps us create quick, balanced teams and keeps the games flowing smoothly.
Equipment Provided
We bring what’s needed so all you have to do is play:
What We Provide
Pinnies for Teams
High-visibility pinnies make teams clear and organized — no guessing who’s on your side.
Match-Quality Game Ball
A clean, quality ball is always provided for the night’s games.
Flags & Goals
We also provide all field equipment needed for smooth, organized gameplay. This includes goals with nets, corner flags, and any additional markers required for the match. Whether we’re running a small-sided format or a full 11v11 setup, we supply the appropriate goal sizes—from small and medium goals for fast, high-action games to full-size regulation goals when the group calls for it. Everything is prepared so the game flows naturally and players get the most fun and competition out of every session.
Pickup Rules
Our pickup rules keep the games fun, safe, and competitive. We follow a simple set of guidelines that ensure fairness while keeping the vibe friendly and enjoyable.
Read the full official rules here:
elpaso-soccer.com/el-paso-pickup-soccer-rules