Mar 04, 2025
Get ready, London! The excitement of Baller League is coming to Copper Box Arena, bringing high-energy six-a-side football with a twist. This fast-paced, fan-focused league is shaking up the traditional game and offering an unmissable experience for both players and supporters alike.
Football icons like Gary Lineker, John Terry, and Luis Figo will take the reins as team managers, joined by YouTube stars Miniminter and Tobi from Sidemen, alongside streamer AngryGinge. Plus, the legendary Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann, and Robert Pirès will step in as coaches.
What is Baller League?
Baller League isn’t your typical football competition. This innovative six-a-side league blends the energy of traditional football with dynamic new rules designed to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Originating in Germany, Baller League has rapidly gained a massive following, and after two successful seasons, it's making its UK debut at the iconic Copper Box Arena.
The action kicks off with each team facing off in an exciting format, spanning 11 thrilling match days on Monday nights. Each game lasts just 30 minutes—15 minutes per half—keeping the pace fast and furious. But here’s the twist: the final three minutes of each half feature Gamechanger rules, including the heart-pounding Threeplay (3v3) mode.
These electrifying innovations ensure that every match builds to a dramatic, high-stakes climax. The top four teams will then battle it out in the Final Four for the ultimate showdown. You can check out the teams below:
26ers
Manager: John Terry
Team Members: J'ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack Crook.
Deportio
Manager: Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker
Team Members: Bakary Sako, Adam Dawson, Francis Gerald Mapolo, Zach Fagan, Marvin Sordell, Charlie Kuehn, Tommy Scott, Raphael Gas, Alex Dyer, Ruben Singale, Tristan Goodridge, Leo Serri.
FC Rules the World
Manager: Clint 419
Team Members: Michael Ndiweni, Josh Harrop, Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, Kevin Gonzalez, Oliver Bosworth, Karim Kamhouri, Erghis Pepy, Onuchi Oki, Yusuf Shentu, Alamiji Oluma, Sandro Kamara, Festus Chalet.
M7 FC
Manager: Miniminter
Team Members: Jesse Waller-Lassen, Femi Akinwande, Stefan Ilic, Jean Belehouan, Toby Bull, Sam Fitzgerald, Arjun Young, Ramez Gonzalo, Arin Zaha, Lewis Garcia, Henry Wise, Zion Nditi.
MVPs United
Manager: Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama
Team Members: Lorenzo Spinelli, Ashton Peltier, Jake Chambers Shaw, Ross Derham, Josh Misoki, James Canton, Alfie Matthew, Declan McCarthy, Jay Beckford, Joe Edwards, Dwayne Suel, Esteban Salgado.
26ers
Manager: John Terry
Team Members: J'ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack Crook.
Deportio
Manager: Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker
Team Members: Bakary Sako, Adam Dawson, Francis Gerald Mapolo, Zach Fagan, Marvin Sordell, Charlie Kuehn, Tommy Scott, Raphael Gas, Alex Dyer, Ruben Singale, Tristan Goodridge, Leo Serri.
FC Rules the World
Manager: Clint 419
Team Members: Michael Ndiweni, Josh Harrop, Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, Kevin Gonzalez, Oliver Bosworth, Karim Kamhouri, Erghis Pepy, Onuchi Oki, Yusuf Shentu, Alamiji Oluma, Sandro Kamara, Festus Chalet.
M7 FC
Manager: Miniminter
Team Members: Jesse Waller-Lassen, Femi Akinwande, Stefan Ilic, Jean Belehouan, Toby Bull, Sam Fitzgerald, Arjun Young, Ramez Gonzalo, Arin Zaha, Lewis Garcia, Henry Wise, Zion Nditi.
MVPs United
Manager: Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama
Team Members: Lorenzo Spinelli, Ashton Peltier, Jake Chambers Shaw, Ross Derham, Josh Misoki, James Canton, Alfie Matthew, Declan McCarthy, Jay Beckford, Joe Edwards, Dwayne Suel, Esteban Salgado.
N5 FC
Manager: Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg
Team Members: Owen Locke, Adrian Mariappa, Brian Ly, Charlie Wakefield, Dayo Adekayo, Chris Arba, Imran Kahani, Michael Class, James Alabi, Troy Molunda, Freddie Berrati, Callum Charlton.
Santan FC
Manager: Dave
Team Members: Michael Hill, Richard Kesey, Dominic Voss, Erick Kenco, Ranell McKenzie Lowes, Jamell Abou-Bakare, Rico Okinari, David Upu, Abdullah Gervardi, Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka Valentine.
SDS FC
Manager: Sharky
Team Members: Bruno Andrade, Bayley Brown, Ody Alfa, Cole Da Silva, David Marques Castanho, Calvin Dickson, Big John, Camillo Astreppo, Finley Chadwick, Michael Felibe, Hussein Mahdi, Tyler Edmundson.
Trebol FC
Manager: Luis Figo
Team Members: Montel McKenzie, Vani Da Silva, Ciaran Clark, Isaac Modi, Ethan Oke, Reggie, Emi, Ryan Gorwell, Jordan Brown, Shani Omed, Aaron Steven, Nathan Bowen.
VZN FC
Manager: Tobi Brown
Team Members: Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair, Remy Mitchell, Montel McKenzie, Florian Kastrati, Michael Olive-Wigan, Barrell Mensah, Ethan McClear, Diego Dombaboni, Jami Kheresi, Luka Barusic.
Wembley Rangers.
Manager: Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly
Team Members: Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid Eshari.
Yaunited
Manager: Angry Ginge
Team Members: Kadell Daniel, Michael Hector, Mohammed Mahyoub, Remy Clerima, Percy Kiangebeni, Medy Elito, Max Pitman, Harry Cain, Henry O'Shea, Daniel Thompson, Daniel Woods, Pharrel Mensah.
Baller League is more than just football—it's a full-on spectacle that blends sport, culture, and entertainment. Fans can expect an unparalleled level of excitement as teams vie for the crown.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action—get involved today!