How Do You Choose a Football Goal for Your Garden?

The right garden football goal fits your garden, suits your child's age and matches how you want to use it. For most families that means a goal between 6x4' and 12x6': a Q-FOLD if you want a goal that stays up all year, a KICKSTER if you want to pack it away after every game, and a Q-FOLD Mini if space is tight or the players are very young. Start with the goal size your child plays on in FA matches, using our Football Goal Size by Age Group guide.

Quick picks

Small gardens and the youngest players: Q-FOLD Mini Football Goal 3x2.5'. All-weather uPVC, only 1.5ft deep, and can stay up all year.
Fastest setup: RHINO Instant Football Goal 5x3'. Opens in 1 second with a pull cord.
Younger children: KICKSTER Portable Football Goal 5x3'. Up in 90 seconds, then packs into its bag.
A goal to leave out all year: Q-FOLD Folding Football Goal 8x5'. All-weather uPVC that folds flat and goes back up in 30 seconds.
A match feel at home: Q-FOLD Match Folding Football Goal 12x6'. A match-style goal with 70mm posts that lives outside.
Patios and artificial grass: KICKSTER Elite Portable Football Goal 8x5'. A weighted steel base with non-marking rubber feet.
Goal and rebounder in one: TEKKERS GS Trainer 3-in-1 7x5'. Goal, angled rebounder and ground-pass wall in one.

How much room does a goal take up?

The size name gives you width and height. Depth decides whether a goal fits in front of a fence or shed. Our garden goals run from 1.5ft to 5ft deep.

Measure from your fence, then add the depth of the goal plus room for players to shoot. Most gardens cannot fit a goal bigger than 12x6' with room to shoot, so families usually pick 6x4', 8x5' or 12x6'.

Our garden football goals compared

Range	Sizes	Frame	Setup	Good for
KICKSTER PRO	4x2.5', 5x3'	Welded box steel base with an internal weight, fibreglass uprights, pre-attached net	20 seconds	Small gardens, young players, patios and artificial grass
RHINO	4x2.5', 5x3'	50mm powder-coated aluminium, rubber feet	1 second	Fastest setup, small gardens, indoor spaces
KICKSTER	5x3' to 18.5x6.5'	Steel tubes with welded corners, fibreglass Flexi-Post posts	90 seconds	Families who put the goal away after play
KICKSTER Elite	5x3' to 18.5x6.5'	Weighted steel base, non-marking rubber feet, fibreglass uprights	90 seconds	Grass, artificial grass and hard ground
Q-FOLD	3x2.5' to 16x7'	All-weather uPVC, UV-treated 2mm HDPE net	30 seconds after first build	A goal that stays out all year
Q-FOLD Match	6x4' to 16x7'	Higher-grade uPVC, 70mm posts	10 min first build, then 30 seconds	A match-feel goal that lives outside
GS Series	6x4' to 16x7'	Galvanised, powder-coated steel	About 30 min first build	All-year training with a club feel
PRO ALU Training	5x3', 6x4'	50mm aluminium, ships assembled	20 seconds	Young players on grass, artificial grass and sports hall floors
PRO ALU Match60	6x4' to 24x8'	60mm aluminium, galvanised steel brackets	Opens and locks from flat	A match-feel goal that stores flat
TEKKERS GS Trainer	6x4', 7x5', 8x6'	Galvanised, powder-coated steel	About 30 min, then stays up	Solo training: goal, rebounder and pass wall

Stays up all year, folds flat to store

Folds flat

Q-FOLD goals fold flat. Leave one up for games, then fold it down when you need the garden back. Folded, it stands flat against a wall or fence and takes up a fraction of the space. The frame is all-weather uPVC with a UV-treated net, so it can stay outside all year. After the first build, a folded Q-FOLD goes back up in 30 seconds.

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Goal	Depth	Packed size	Setup	Box weight	Surfaces
Q-FOLD Mini Football Goal 3x2.5'	1.5ft	105 x 21 x 12cm	30 sec	3.3 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Folding Football Goal 4x2.5'	2.1ft	86 x 24 x 17cm	30 sec	6.5 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Folding Football Goal 5x3'	2.5ft	86 x 24 x 17cm	30 sec	6.5 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Folding Football Goal 6x4'	2.5ft	110 x 23 x 17cm	30 sec	7.3 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Folding Football Goal 8x5'	3.8ft	116 x 22 x 21cm	30 sec	8.9 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Folding Football Goal 10x6'	3.9ft	117 x 24 x 24cm	30 sec	11 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Folding Football Goal 12x6'	3.8ft	120 x 44 x 25cm	30 sec	15 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Folding Football Goal 16x7'	3.8ft	119 x 42 x 29cm	30 sec	19.3 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground

Packs away after play

Carry bag

KICKSTER goals are made for quick setup and takedown, not to sit outside all year. The garden stays clear between games, and the carry bag goes in the car boot for the park or holiday.

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Goal	Depth	Packed size	Setup	Box weight	Surfaces
KICKSTER Portable Football Goal 5x3'	2.5ft	83 x 21 x 15cm	90 sec	5.2 kg	Grass
KICKSTER Portable Football Goal 6x4'	2.5ft	83 x 21 x 16cm	90 sec	5.9 kg	Grass
KICKSTER Portable Football Goal 8x5'	2.5ft	96 x 21 x 17cm	90 sec	6.9 kg	Grass
KICKSTER Portable Football Goal 12x6'	3.6ft	120 x 23 x 16cm	90 sec	9.2 kg	Grass
KICKSTER Portable Football Goal 16x7'	3.6ft	120 x 22 x 17cm	90 sec	11.4 kg	Grass
KICKSTER Portable Football Goal 18.5x6.5'	3.6ft	120 x 22 x 17cm	90 sec	11.6 kg	Grass

On artificial grass, a patio or indoors, add QUICKPLAY Base Weights (sold separately).

For patios and artificial grass

Weighted base

KICKSTER Elite has a weighted steel base with non-marking rubber feet, so it grips on artificial grass and hard ground without stakes. It also comes with ground stakes for grass.

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Goal	Depth	Packed size	Setup	Box weight	Surfaces
KICKSTER Elite Portable Football Goal 5x3'	2.5ft	83 x 21 x 16cm	90 sec	8.2 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
KICKSTER Elite Portable Football Goal 6x4'	2.5ft	85 x 22 x 16cm	90 sec	8.9 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
KICKSTER Elite Portable Football Goal 8x5'	2.5ft	94 x 23 x 16cm	90 sec	9.5 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
KICKSTER Elite Portable Football Goal 12x6'	3.6ft	121 x 22 x 14cm	90 sec	14.6 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
KICKSTER Elite Portable Football Goal 16x7'	3.6ft	122 x 22 x 17cm	90 sec	16.5 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
KICKSTER Elite Portable Football Goal 18.5x6.5'	3.6ft	121 x 23 x 17cm	90 sec	16.7 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground

Ready in seconds

Freestanding

PRO ALU Training goals ship fully assembled and go from folded to ready in 20 seconds. They stand on their own, with no stakes needed.

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Goal	Depth	Packed size	Setup	Box weight	Surfaces
PRO ALU Training Football Goal 5x3'	2.4ft	99 x 46 x 13cm	20 sec	10.4 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
PRO ALU Training Football Goal 6x4'	3.1ft	105 x 46 x 14cm	20 sec	11.8 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground

Goal and rebounder in one

2-in-1 and 3-in-1

The KICKSTER 2-in-1 swaps between a goal net and a rebounder panel for passing and first touch. The TEKKERS GS Trainer is a goal, an angled rebounder for chest and volley returns, and a flat ground-pass wall.

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Goal	Depth	Packed size	Setup	Box weight	Surfaces
KICKSTER 2-in-1 Football Goal / Rebounder 8x5'	2.5ft	93 x 22 x 15cm	90 sec	8.9 kg	Grass
TEKKERS GS Trainer 3-in-1 6x4'	3ft	91 x 38 x 16cm	30 min, then stays up	20 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
TEKKERS GS Trainer 3-in-1 7x5'	3.6ft	93 x 39 x 16cm	30 min, then stays up	22.1 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
TEKKERS GS Trainer 3-in-1 8x6'	3.9ft	103 x 38 x 16cm	30 min, then stays up	24 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground

Step up: club-grade goals

Club feel

Goals built for clubs and academies, in sizes that suit home. KICKSTER PRO has a welded steel base and folds in 20 seconds with the net still attached. RHINO is a 50mm aluminium frame that opens in 1 second with a pull cord. For a goal that stays out with a real match feel, Q-FOLD Match uses higher-grade uPVC with 70mm posts. GS Series is galvanised, powder-coated steel. PRO ALU Match60 is a rigid aluminium frame with 60mm posts that folds flat.

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Goal	Depth	Packed size	Setup	Box weight	Surfaces
KICKSTER PRO Football Goal 4x2.5'	2.5ft	90 x 20 x 15cm	20 sec	5 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
KICKSTER PRO Football Goal 5x3'	2.5ft	120 x 23 x 15cm	20 sec	5.7 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
RHINO Instant Football Goal 4x2.5'	2.7ft	84 x 51 x 13cm	1 sec	8 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
RHINO Instant Football Goal 5x3'	3.2ft	103 x 59 x 15cm	1 sec	8.7 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Match Folding Football Goal 6x4'	2.5ft	119 x 29 x 24cm	30 sec (10 min first build)	11 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Match Folding Football Goal 8x5'	3.8ft	119 x 36 x 25cm	30 sec (10 min first build)	13.1 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
Q-FOLD Match Folding Football Goal 12x6'	3.8ft	118 x 42 x 25cm	30 sec (10 min first build)	18.4 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
GS Series Football Goal 6x4'	3ft	84 x 38 x 14cm	30 min first build	17 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
GS Series Football Goal 8x5'	4ft	95 x 38 x 15cm	30 min first build	21.9 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
GS Series Football Goal 12x6'	5ft	106 x 38 x 16cm	30 min first build	29.2 kg	Grass, artificial grass, hard ground
PRO ALU Match60 Football Goal 6x4'	3.6ft	2 boxes: 187 x 16 x 14cm and 33 x 33 x 17cm	Folds flat	18.9 kg	Grass, artificial grass
PRO ALU Match60 Football Goal 8x5'	3.9ft	2 boxes: 147 x 22 x 15cm and 33 x 33 x 17cm	Folds flat	22.6 kg	Grass, artificial grass
PRO ALU Match60 Football Goal 12x6'	4ft	2 boxes: 188 x 20 x 15cm and 33 x 33 x 21cm	Folds flat	27.4 kg	Grass, artificial grass

The match-style goals here are heavier and take longer to build, so they suit a spot where the goal can stay.

Frame materials: uPVC, steel, aluminium or fibreglass

uPVC (Q-FOLD and Q-FOLD Match)

uPVC does not rust and handles weather all year round, so it suits a goal that stays outside. Q-FOLD Match uses a higher-grade uPVC with 70mm posts and angled stanchions for a deeper net.

Steel with fibreglass Flexi-Post uprights (KICKSTER range)

KICKSTER goals combine steel tubes with welded corner joints and flexible fibreglass posts that absorb impact and keep the frame true. The Flexi-Post design is patented, and QUICKPLAY has made KICKSTER since 2007.

Galvanised steel (GS Series and TEKKERS GS Trainer)

Steel is the heaviest and stiffest option. The frame is galvanised and powder-coated, with aluminium spring pins that lock it without tools. Choose steel for a goal that stays up all season.

Aluminium (RHINO and PRO ALU)

Aluminium does not rust and is light for its strength. RHINO and PRO ALU Training use a 50mm frame and fold for storage. PRO ALU Match60 steps up to 60mm posts with galvanised steel brackets and still folds flat.

Grass, artificial grass or patio: keeping the goal in place

KICKSTER: steel ground stakes for grass. On artificial grass, a patio or indoors, use QUICKPLAY Base Weights (sold separately).
KICKSTER PRO and KICKSTER Elite: a weighted steel base with rubber feet grips artificial grass and hard ground. KICKSTER Elite also uses ground stakes on grass.
Q-FOLD: comes with ground anchors for grass. On patios, artificial grass or hard ground, use sandbags over the base frame (sold separately).
RHINO: rubber feet grip grass, artificial grass and indoor floors. Add QUICKPLAY Dual Sandbags for extra weight on slick surfaces.
PRO ALU Training and TEKKERS GS Trainer: stay planted on grass, artificial grass and hard ground without ground stakes.
Stay safe: always fix the goal as its instructions describe. Never let children climb on or swing from a goal, and fold it down or bring it in if strong winds are forecast.

Garden football goal FAQs

What size football goal is best for a garden?

For most gardens, 6x4' or 8x5'. Both fit a typical lawn with room to shoot. With more room, a 12x6' goal gives older children a bigger target. For toddlers or small spaces, pick a smaller goal such as the Q-FOLD Mini (3x2.5'). For the size used in your child's matches, see our Football Goal Size by Age Group guide.

How much space do I need behind a garden football goal?

Check the depth as well as the width. Our garden goals run from 1.5ft deep (Q-FOLD Mini) to 5ft deep (GS Series 12x6'). A 6x4' KICKSTER or Q-FOLD is 2.5ft deep.

Can you leave a football goal outside all year?

Yes, if you choose a goal made for it. Q-FOLD and Q-FOLD Match goals are all-weather uPVC with a UV-treated net, and GS Series goals have a galvanised, powder-coated steel frame. KICKSTER goals are made to be packed away after each use.

Which garden football goal is quickest to set up?

RHINO opens in 1 second with a pull cord. PRO ALU Training and KICKSTER PRO go from folded to ready in 20 seconds, and a folded Q-FOLD in 30 seconds after the first build. KICKSTER goals take about 90 seconds.

Can I put a football goal on artificial grass or a patio?

Yes. Choose a goal with a weighted base, like KICKSTER PRO or KICKSTER Elite, or a freestanding goal like RHINO or PRO ALU Training. A Q-FOLD works too, with sandbags (sold separately) over the base frame. A standard KICKSTER needs Base Weights on hard ground.

Is a PVC or metal football goal better for a garden?

It depends on whether the goal stays up. uPVC goals such as Q-FOLD do not rust and fold flat when you need the space. Steel goals such as GS Series are heavier and stiffer, with a club feel, but take longer to build. KICKSTER goals are lighter and pack into a bag. Aluminium goals such as RHINO fold fast and do not rust.

How do you keep a garden football goal from moving?

Use the fixings made for your goal and surface. KICKSTER goals come with steel ground stakes for grass, and QUICKPLAY Base Weights hold them on artificial grass, a patio or indoors. KICKSTER Elite and KICKSTER PRO have weighted steel bases with rubber feet for hard surfaces.

Is a 12x6 goal too big for a garden?

A 12x6' goal needs a larger garden with room to shoot, but it fits many family gardens. It is 3.6ft to 5ft deep depending on the range. If space is short, an 8x5' goal gives a similar feel in a smaller footprint.

QUICKPLAY was established in 2007 and designs portable and folding football goals for gardens, schools and clubs. Browse all garden football goals, or check the right size by age in our Football Goal Size by Age Group guide.