# 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.

## What's on the list

### General

- Turf shoes — not football cleats
- Shin guards
- Jersey or sports T-shirt
- Sports shorts
- Football socks — long, hold shin guards
- Water bottle
- Towel
- Spare T-shirt and socks
- Sports bag
- Shoe bag
- Ball — shared: who has it?
- Team bibs — shared: who has them?
- Ball pump — shared: who has it?
- Small first-aid kit — shared
- Pitch fee — split per person
- Goalkeeper gloves — for the goalkeeper

### Personal care

- Shower sandals and toiletries

### Drinks

- Post-match drinks — for 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.

## 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.

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[Start a room with this list](https://ortakliste.app/en/list/five-a-side-football-bag-checklist) — 18 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.