In need of a good field that is centrally located? Cancha San Pedro Nolasco is a great option…read more Located only a few blocks from Parque Arauco, and a straight shot from the centro, this "cancha" is great to meet and play with friends. I have played on this field for a couple of years now, mostly with leagues such as LigaSiete and Liga Maestras (before it moved to San Pedro Nolasco) so I am not too sure about the pricing but I have a feeling it is between 25-35 mil the hour (normal pricing for this quality). The quality of the fields are great and they keep it very well maintained with great lighting for night time pick-up games. Too busy to call and reserve the field? You can reserve it online (http://arriendofutbolito.cl/#ClubSanPedroNolasco) and for an extra 3 mil you can get a ball if none of your teammates remember to bring one. Not into soccer? Not only do they have 6 fields of turf "baby" soccer fields, but they also have an indoor gym with a court perfect for basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer. They also have a full track which is perfect for running or warming up before playing. Plus, they have large changing rooms for both girls and guys (some fields I have come across don't even have changing rooms for girls)! The "camarines" have a changing area, bathrooms and showrooms so you can rinse off before heading to dinner at Parque Arauco or any of the other great options close by! They have a fairly decent sized parking lot and a "guardia" to make sure nothing happens while you are playing. Happy soccer-ing!

Complejo Deportivo José Manuel López, located just a few blocks from the Ñuble metro station, is a…read moregreat place to play a game of soccer or basketball. The main reason I gave them a 4-star review is not because of the quality of the areas they provide, but because of their great initiative of opening up their services for free to the residents in the area. They also hold different sport workshops and championships for residents of all ages. I am currently playing in their "Liga Interbarrios" and I have been blown away by the organization and community support. Every Saturday kids, teens, young adults as well as older adults play - basically all ages and genders are welcome! What's more is this is all for free. Free fields to play on, free ref's and equipment! This is the best way to get kids off the streets or better said, off their couches and being active. I have played on almost all of their fields except for their fake grass one. They have a cement "baby" field outside, right next to a small playground for kids. A fake grass one that is always closed and 2 larger indoor pitches that are separated by large nets. Plus they have bleachers for family and friends to cheer their loved-ones on (sometimes it can get intense when teams come with their rowdy "hinchas"- very exciting). They also have changing rooms and bathrooms although, ladies, remember to bring your own toilet paper as they do not have any. A great initiative and I hope more communities will follow suit!

I have a bittersweet relationship with this soccer club as it was here that my team and I were the…read moreclosest to winning a championship. We played for the winter league and despite it being quite cold, we always left happy and warm from all the running, cheering and adrenaline - ready to drink an ice cold drink from their mini club house. The fields are brand new and are great quality turf fields, with tons of lighting to play on even the coldest, darkest winter night. Because these fields are quite new, they have amazing pricing. You can rent a field for 20mil on Fridays!! While most fields range between 25-35mil, this is a steal! The only thing that might deter you from taking advantage of this quality footy pitch is that it is quite faraway and easiest to get here via car (although there are micros that drop you off). They also have brand new changing rooms which for me, is worth the drive, since their bathrooms are like new and very well maintained. So what are you waiting for? You can call or reserve online. I recommend calling if it is the day of because sometimes they don't review their reservations online quickly enough.