The honest difference
Both are great ways to stay active and social over 50 — they just suit different people. Walking football takes the running (and most of the impact) out of the game. Hellraisers keeps the running in: it's proper, small-sided football at a sensible over-50s pace, for men who still want a real game.
Walking Football
- No running allowed — walking pace throughout
- Very low impact — kind on joints and recovery
- Great if you've had injuries, or fancy an easier return
- Slower, more controlled game
Hellraisers Over-50s Football
- Small-sided games with real running and real intensity
- Competitive but friendly — and a league if you want it
- All abilities — no trials, everyone gets a game
- The proper buzz of a real game — and top-drawer banter
Which is right for you?
Walking football might suit you if…
You'd rather not run, you're managing an injury or a health condition, or you want the most gentle way back into the game. It's social, low-impact and genuinely good fun.
Over-50s football is for you if…
You can still run, you miss a proper competitive game, and walking pace just isn't scratching the itch. If you're "not finished yet", this is your game.
Miss the real thing? Come and play.
Hellraisers runs over-50s (and over-60s) football across the region. Sessions are always full, so register to book your place — you can't just turn up — and we'll get you into a game.
Book a £5 Trial SessionFind a game near you
Every town has its own page with session times, address and a map: