LIVETue, 28 Jul 2026
Manchester Magazine.
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Powerleague Invests More Than £250k In Manchester’s Grassroots Community

Powerleague Invests more than £250k on Manchester Venue Renovation

The works include additional pitch space as well as upgraded playing surfaces

Powerleague, the UK’s leading small-sided pitch community and multi-sport provider, has invested more than £250,000 in its Manchester club, based on Union Street.

As part of the upgrade works, seven pitches have been regenerated to Powerleague’s trademarked PowerPitch Plus surface, which provides a more authentic playing experience, including six 5s pitches and one 7s pitch. In addition, a further 7s pitch has also been introduced at the venue.

The club has been part of the local grassroots community for more than 30 years, and these enhancements build on that legacy to make the experience even better for years to come.

This continues on from a year of strong investment from Powerleague who committed  almost £1.1million in total upgrades across the estate in 2025 alone. 

Chief Executive of Powerleague, John Gillespie, commented: “Our Manchester club welcomes 4,000 football players every week, highlighting the importance of small-sided football to the local community, and the role that Powerleague plays in providing an outlet where they can come together, socialise and stay active. This is all part of our commitment to the future of the game, giving our customers state-of-the-art surfaces and environments. We hope that this investment into the venue allows even more people the opportunity to enjoy the space and the benefits it offers.”

For more information on the venue, or to book, visit: https://www.powerleague.com/location/manchester-central


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For more information, please contact Tom or Bimbola at the Powerleague press office at powerleague@matchfit.agency.

 

About Powerleague:


Powerleague operates from 44 clubs across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, with product ranges including leagues, social play, kids coaching, kids’ parties, kids’ camps and functions & events.

Powerleague is proud to welcome over 8.5m customers to its clubs each year, while over 2,000 teams compete in leagues at Powerleague each week.

The brand’s vision is to create more opportunities for people across the UK to experience the life-enhancing benefits that team sports can bring.

Visit www.powerleague.com

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