How to Play Football Online With Friends for Free (No Download)
Create a room, share the link, play
The quickest way to get a football match going with your friends, right in the browser.
By the NextBall team · · 4 min read
Step by step
1. Open nextballz.comNo download and no install. It works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, on PC, Mac, phones and tablets. You can play as a guest.
2. Create a roomPick a mode (Casual, Real Match, Chaos, Futsal and more), a stadium, the time and score limits, and an optional password.
3. Share the invite linkCopy the room link and send it to your friends, for example on Discord or WhatsApp. They join straight into your room.
4. Set the teamsDrag players between Red, Blue and Spectators, or use auto-balance and random teams.
5. Kick offStart the match. You can pause, change the mode inside the room and add bots if a team is short.
Why it feels fast
When you create a room, the match runs in your browser and your friends connect straight to you. Players close to the host get the lowest possible ping, wherever you play. If someone's connection is jumpy, they can type /extrapolation auto in chat to smooth it out.
Ideas for a game night
1v1 king of the hillWinner stays on, everyone else spectates and queues.
Chaos tournamentRandom powers every 10 seconds make every match different.
Real Match 5v5Offside, corners and throw-ins for a proper match.
Skill challengeOnly CURVE, HEADER and VOLLEY goals count. See how to play for the controls.
Find more players
Join the NEXTBALLZ Discord to find team-mates and opponents. Linking your account there earns 300 coins. When you are ready, try ranked.
Ready to play?
Free, no download, no sign-up needed. Open a room and you are on the pitch in seconds.