Five-a-side football bag checklist — show up fully ready
The classic five-a-side problem: everyone assumes someone else has the ball and the bibs. This list covers both your personal bag and the kit the group shares: ball, bibs, pump, first aid and the pitch fee. Share it with your team using a room code and tick off who has what; no sign-up needed.
In short
For a five-a-side match, your personal bag needs turf shoes, shin guards, a jersey, shorts, long socks, a water bottle and a towel. Choose small-stud turf shoes rather than football cleats. The ball, team bibs, pump and first-aid kit are shared by the group, so decide beforehand who brings them; the goalkeeper also needs gloves.
18 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.
What's on the list
General
- Turf shoesnot football cleats
- Shin guards
- Jersey or sports T-shirt
- Sports shorts
- Football sockslong, hold shin guards
- Water bottle
- Towel
- Spare T-shirt and socks
- Sports bag
- Shoe bag
- Ballshared: who has it?
- Team bibsshared: who has them?
- Ball pumpshared: who has it?
- Small first-aid kitshared
- Pitch feesplit per person
- Goalkeeper glovesfor the goalkeeper
Personal care
- Shower sandals and toiletries
Drinks
- Post-match drinksfor the group
Tips
For turf, get shoes with small rubber studs rather than long-stud football boots; those can grip badly and many venues don't allow them.
Warm up before kick-off: 5-10 minutes of light jogging, knee lifts and a few short sprints.
Even where shin guards aren't compulsory, wear them for your own safety; contact can be rough.
Decide beforehand who brings the ball, bibs and pump, and note who took them home afterward.
How it works
1. Open your room
Tap the button and the items land in a fresh room. No account, no email, nothing to install.
2. Share the code
Send the room code or the link to the group; everyone's on the same list in seconds.
3. Finish it together
Who's buying what shows up instantly; bought items get ticked, so nobody buys the same thing twice.
Frequently asked questions
Can you wear football cleats on artificial turf?
Usually not. Artificial turf calls for turf shoes with small studs; long-stud cleats can grip badly and many venues don't allow them, so check the venue's rules.
Are shin guards compulsory at five-a-side?
It depends on the venue and organizer. Even when they're not required, wearing them is recommended for your own safety.
Who should bring what to a five-a-side match?
Everyone brings their own bag; for the ball, bibs, pump and first-aid kit it's best to name someone beforehand. Splitting the pitch fee per person also avoids confusion.
Can I change the list?
Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.
Do I need an account?
No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.
How long is the list kept?
As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.
Can I install it on my phone?
Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.