Ball Park Brighton Marina: Inside Sussex's First Football Tech Arena
Ball Park, the football tech arena and sensory room on Brighton Marina boardwalk
Sessions in full swing inside the Ball Park football tech arena
A Family Business Built on a Lifelong Love of Football
Ball Park is the work of founder Aaron Stevens, a Brighton lad who has played football since the age of five and wanted to build the kind of place he never had growing up. Somewhere you could turn up, improve your game, and actually enjoy the process at the same time.
It is a proper family affair. Aaron runs it alongside his wife Charlotte, who brings a background in special educational needs and leads the toddler sessions, their son Tommy, and niece Morgan, who runs the bar. That family thread runs through everything, from the welcome at the door to the care that has gone into making the place work for everyone.
That mix of elite football tech and genuine inclusivity is exactly what makes Ball Park stand out. It is not just for the football-obsessed. It is built so that a Premier League hopeful, a toddler taking their first kick, and a child who needs a bit of extra support can all have a brilliant time under the same roof.
Ball Park, a family-run Brighton business
Inside the Arena: What You Can Actually Play
Ball Park is packed with 11 professional-standard football activities, the kind used by clubs around the world. Here are the headline experiences you will want to try first.
Grab a wristband on arrival and track your stats across every activity.
Inside Ball Park, the football tech arena and games floor at Brighton Marina
The games floor at Ball Park, football pool and the tech arena in one space
Built for Every Ability: Sensory Play and SEND Sessions
Inclusivity is stitched into Ball Park from the ground up. Alongside the football, there are sensory toys and calming activities to support relaxation, self-regulation and exploration for guests of all ages and abilities.
It is no afterthought. Charlotte's SEN background is woven right into the heart of the venue, and it shows. Ball Park runs dedicated SEND sessions every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12pm, a relaxed drop-in where families can have heaps of fun and meet others in a welcoming space.
For the littlest players, there are under-5s toddler mornings on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, led by Charlotte in the same nurturing style you would find in a nursery. Compass Card holders receive a ten per cent discount, with carers admitted free of charge.
A place where a Premier League hopeful and a child who needs a little extra support can both have a brilliant time, under the same roof.
All ages welcome, a young player in the Ball Park arena
The Ball Park sports bar, every fixture on the big screens
Memberships and What's Coming Up
If you catch the bug, and plenty do, there are two membership options to keep you coming back.
Peak Membership
£40/mo
2 hours per day, 7 days a week
Off-Peak Membership
£35/mo
2 hours per day, 10am to 12pm or 6pm to 8pm, 7 days a week, term-time only
Live events at Ball Park
- ★19 July Laura Malpass performing live before the World Cup Final, with a hog roast on
- ★24 July, from 8pm No-Aces, a live Oasis tribute act, come and join in
- ★Coming soon A Q and A with football legend Neil "Razor" Ruddock, date to be confirmed
- ★School holidays Football camps running now, a safe space for kids to play, learn and make friends
Take aim at the Precision Wall
Planning Your Visit
Where
Unit 1, Upper Boardwalk, Brighton Marina Village, BN2 5WA
Open
10am to 11pm most days, later Fri and Sat, 10pm Sun
Sessions
1hr activity, parent and toddler, and the VAR Room
Ball Park, quick questions answered
What is Ball Park at Brighton Marina?
Ball Park is Sussex's first football tech arena, with 11 professional-standard football activities, a free-to-enter sports bar and a private VAR party room, on the North Upper Boardwalk at Brighton Marina.
Is Ball Park suitable for children and families?
Yes. It is built for all ages and abilities, with under-5s toddler mornings on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, dedicated SEND sessions every Tuesday 10am to 12pm, and sensory toys and calming activities for children of all needs.
Can I book Ball Park for a party or event?
Yes. The VAR Room is a private party space for groups of four to ten, with karaoke, private TVs and drinks service, and Ball Park hosts football-themed parties for birthdays, stag and hen dos and corporate events.
Does Ball Park have memberships?
Yes. Peak membership is £40 a month for 2 hours a day, 7 days a week. Off-peak is £35 a month for 2 hours a day at set times, term-time only.
Grab a wristband on arrival and track your stats
Whether you are chasing a personal best on the sprint lane, planning a birthday the kids will not forget, or just after a pint and the match with your feet up, Ball Park has quietly become one of the best days out at Brighton Marina. Grab your mates, book a session and go and play.