Calendar 2026 September - December
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd September | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 3rd September | Over 60s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 7th September | Over 75s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 9th September | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 10th September | Over 60s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 16th September | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 17th September | Over 65s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 23rd September | Over 70s Division 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 24th September | Over 65s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 1st October | Over 60s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 7th October | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 8th October | Over 60s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 12th October | Over 75s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 14th October | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 15th October | Over 65s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 21st October | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 22nd October | Over 65s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 28th October | Over 70s Division 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 29th October | Over 65s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 4th November | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 5th November | Over 60s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 9th November | Over 75s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 11th November | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 12th November | Over 60s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 18th November | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 19th November | Over 65s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 25th November | Over 70s Division 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 26th November | Over 65s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation |
| 2nd December | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation |
| 3rd December | Over 60s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation |
| 9th December | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation |
| 10th December | Over 60s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation |
| 14th December | Over 75s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation |
| 16th December | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation |
| 17th December | Over 65s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation |
| 23rd December | Over 70s Division 4 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation |
All Fixtures Played At The Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW.
GMWFL 10th Anniversary Celebration Evening
The GMWFL held a 10th Anniversary Celebration Evening on Saturday 13th June. Furher details are HERE.
GMWFL Representative Teams Play In The Walking Football Leagues Alliance Inter League Cup
On Sunday 7th June our over 65s and over 70s league representative teams competed in the Walking Football Leagues Alliance Inter League Cup. Our over 65s won their age group in this National competition, our over 70s came runners up in their age category. Well done to all the players and the managers Chris Kershaw and Simon Atherfold respectively. The report is HERE.
GMWFL June 2026 Sessions
The report on the June sessions of the GMWFL is HERE.
GMWFL representative players Dave Brooks and Simon Atherfold are speaking about the walking football problem of running. Is 3 touch part of the answer, it certainly cuts down contact and is the only version played in Scotland. Watch the video HERE.
Video – Walking Football The Healing Game – Watch Here
Bolton Arena/Wanderers Triumph In The FA Walking Football Cup 2025
Chris Kershaw
Report By Chris Kershaw
A team comprising Bolton Wanderers and Bolton Arena players from the GMWFL 60+ leagues entered the FA Mixed 60+ Walking Football Cup this year. After a long and hard-fought qualification process, they reached the Finals Day on Sunday 2nd November at the home of English Football, St George’s Park in Burton upon Trent.
Accompanied by top sides from around the country – Bexley WFC, Portsmouth WFC, Weston Super Mare AFC, Leggy Mambo’s, and Grimsby Corinthians – we came out 3 points ahead of the rest in a group stage. This wasn’t enough as we then played off against 2nd placed Portsmouth WFC for the trophy. A see-saw game ended 1-1 and penalties followed. 10 nail-biting minutes later, the FA Walking Football Cup was ours.
A total of 16 games had been played from the start of the competition in July, which we got through undefeated. It was a memorable day, impeccably organised and full of noise, razzmatazz, and finally, fireworks. Most, if not all, the group in the photograph will be very familiar to GMWFL players.
Bolton Arena/Wanderers FA Walking Football Cup Mixed 60+ Winners 2025
A nice message on today’s (19.06.25) scoresheet from Wakefield Wanderers goalkeeper Mick Wilde. Message is appreciated, thanks Mick.
From the Lancashire FA – Soon we will be launching our own Lancashire TeamWalk Community to develop Walking Football in Lancashire, but for now you can join TeamWalk online where you can connect with others involved in Walking Football across the Country. Have a look HERE.
The GMWFL Referees receive their certificates for attending the recent FA Walking Football Referees course at the Lancashire FA.
Extreme Left: Paul Gardner (GMWFL Chairman), Extreme Right: Leigh Jeffrey (Lancashire FA Football Development Officer).
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Podcast On The GMWFL & The Health Benefits Of Walking Football
Click On Image To Listen To The Podcast
Salcom Walking Football Article
Chris Vickers of Salcom has written an article mentioning the GMWFL, it can be read HERE.
Greater Manchester Walking Football League
The Greater Manchester Walking Football League was launched in November 2016 to provide regular competitive football for the many over 60s walking footballers. The full history of the league 2016-2024 can be read HERE.
We were the first FA affiliated over 60s league in the country and have attracted teams from across the Greater Manchester area, Cheshire, Cumbria, Fylde Coast, Lancashire, North Wales and Yorkshire.
The league has a growing reputation as one of the best in the country, with many teams saying it’s the best organised league they have played in, with excellent referees, a great modern venue and it’s close distance to the motorway network.
The Greater Manchester Walking Football League originally ran in seasons, Spring and Autumn, with each season consisting of 4 monthly fixture dates. In 2025 the leagues were altered to an 8 month season beginning in March, and finishing in December, with a summer break in July and August. All fixture dates take place on the new 3G facility at Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW.
Further innovation came in the form of an over 65s League, which was introduced in February 2018, where seven teams entered the inaugural division. We started an over 70s League in March 2019, with seven teams competing, the first over 70s FA affiliated league in the country.
A further addition was an over 75s league in the Summer of 2024 where 6 teams competed, again the first over 75s FA affiliated league in the country.
Currently, we have 20 teams in the over 60s league, 20 teams in the over 65s league, 15 teams in the over 70s league, and 5 teams in the over 75s league.
If your team would like to join us then please use the Contact Us page.
