13 Sporty Soccer Party Ideas (2024)

4. Find a stunning outdoor party space with its own field

If you’d like to have soccer or soccer-themed games at the party, then you’ll need a field where you can play them. There are lots of outdoor event spaces with fields across the globe that you can rent by the hour using Peerspace. For example, this gorgeous outdoor space in Spokane, WA not only has 60 by 90 feet of turf field that’s “perfect for cornhole, soccer, football, etc.” but also a “covered porch with outdoor bar kitchen area” and “a massive pergola with outdoor lights with daybed swings.”

We’ll quote one reviewer who held their birthday party for 75 here: “Amazing space! This is our second time booking it and we will be back! The kids loved it, the adults loved it! It’s beautiful, elegant, spacious, fun. The owners are amazing and easy going on anything that needs to be arranged or accommodated. We highly recommend the space and look forward to using it again!”

5. Rent a backyard, for a more low-key option

If the hourly price of an athletic field is daunting, you can also rent out somebody’s backyard for a soccer party. For instance, those living near Franklin, TN might want to rent this huge, fun, happy backyard. It’s surrounded by trees and has a firepit, grill, patio, and plenty of seating.

The hosts describe the kids’ party possibilities: “Room for football, soccer, cornhole, little kids will enjoy rolling down the part of the yard with a fun little hill.” We also love how the host offers a photo booth add-on service, meaning you can get plenty of pictures of your little goalkeeper and their friends between kicks!

6. Or if the weather is poor, consider an indoor field

If the birthday in question happens during the winter, for example, you might want to choose an indoor field as your party’s venue. This means you won’t be limited in your activities, even when the great outdoors isn’t necessarily inviting.

An indoor field we’d recommend if you’re in or near Chicago, IL is this Logan Square indoor sports complex known as Chicago Sports Academy. It’s a 4,000-square-foot multisport facility that normally focuses on baseball training, but has an open floor plan ideal for soccer on its indoor turf. The host also notes that the venue is fantastic for children’s birthday parties and other special events, so it seems like a no-brainer choice for a soccer-themed party.

7. Hang a soccer banner

There are all kinds of soccer-themed party decor to be found at party supply stores and online. One of our favorites is a banner – it’s an affordable way to express the party theme, and it looks fun and festive. For instance, check out this “happy birthday” soccer banner from The Paper Prop Shop on Etsy. Or there’s this customized banner to make the decor feel even more special and personalized.

8. Add soccer-themed balloons

There’s a reason that balloons are a classic form of party decor. Not only are they affordable, but they’re also visually impactful, and they’re incredibly easy to customize, with colors and designs to suit virtually any theme. If you can’t choose just one design, here’s a five-piece soccer-themed balloon bouquet from Party City that’ll provide some visual variety.

9. How about a soccer piñata?

Check out this adorable soccer piñata kit from Party City! It includes not only the convincing soccer-ball-shaped piñata itself, but also the bat, the blindfold, and the candy mix that goes inside.

10. Bake a soccer ball birthday cake

What shape works better for a cake than that of a soccer ball? Just bake a regular, round birthday cake and decorate it using black and white icing to look like a 2-D soccer ball! There are even guides to creating ball-shaped spherical cakes out there if you want to get really realistic, like this soccer ball cake tutorial from LiasBackwelt on YouTube.

If you want to bake the cake in a spacious, well-equipped kitchen that also doubles as an event venue, consider booking this black and white home in Kalamazoo, MI. We love its black and white kitchen that seems to reflect soccer ball colors and patterns throughout!

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