After plenty of hype, the Baller League finally debuted in the UK.

Headlined by popular influencer KSI, the UK version of the Ballers League follows the same format as its German counterpart. Twelve teams enter the league, with only one walking away with the trophy at the end.

For those who are new to the Ballers League, it is a six-a-side football tournament that takes place over twelve weeks. Each team consists of a mix of former footballers, influencers, and futsal players. 

There are also plenty of familiar faces in the dugouts, with the likes of Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, John Terry, and Luis Figo all taking to the touchline. 

The original Ballers league was founded in 2023 in Germany by former German internationals Lukas Podolski and Matt Hummels. It has been a huge success, building an online global audience of millions thanks to its weekly streams and engaging content.

Fans have been calling for it in the UK for some time now, and KSI has finally taken the bull by the horns and delivered. 

The weekly fixtures will be held at the Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and punters will be able to bet on the league using some of the UK’s biggest bookmakers.

In this guide to Baller League betting, we break down the tournament format, the best bookies to use, the teams and their managers, and much more.

Latest Baller League winner odds

Find the latest Baller League winner odds courtesy of bet365. Odds are subject to change.

Deportrio – 3/1
Yanited – 7/2
Santan FC – 13/2
Trebol FC – 8/1
MVPs United – 8/1
SDS FC – 10/1
M7 FC – 12/1
VZN FC – 12/1
26ers – 16/1
FC Rules the World – 16/1
Wembley Rangers – 20/1
N5 FC – 33/1

How to bet on Baller League

From its opening games, it is clear that the Baller League is going to be a huge hit in the UK, and top UK bookmakers have been quick to capitalise on this.

Major names like Paddy Power, Betfair, and bet365 are now offering odds on the tournament, with popular markets including individual match results and the outright tournament winners. 

If you want to place a bet on the Baller League, simply follow these steps: 

1. Choose a bookmaker from the list below to sign-up with. Each of the bookies we have selected offer competitive odds and a good mix of Baller League markets. 
2. Remember to claim the welcome bonus when you sign-up. 
3. Head to the football/soccer page and find the Baller League markets. 
4. Choose the market you want to bet on and add your selection to your betting slip. 
5. If you do not have funds in your account, make a deposit. 
6. Enter your stake. 
7. Double check your selection and confirm your bet. 
8. Sit back, cross your fingers, and enjoy the Baller League. 

Baller League format

The Baller League is an exciting, indoor football league. It follows a six-a-side format and is similar to Masters Football, which was a popular league in the UK for many years. 

The league features teams composed of former Premier League footballers, futsal stars, celebrities, and influencers. There are 12 teams in the league, each made up of fifteen squad players. 

The league will follow a traditional format and end with a play-off round featuring the top four. Each team will play each other once, totalling eleven match days and then two play-off rounds. 

Each game is 30 minutes long, split into two 15-minute halves. Baller matches have unique rules, with no corners being given. Instead, a penalty is awarded if a team puts the ball out at their end three times. Matches will also have different rules applied for the final three minutes. 

Baller League schedule

The Baller League kicked off on March 24th and will conclude on July 11th with the final four play-offs.

Games will be held each Monday until then. Fans can watch the action unfold every week live on Sky Sports.

• March 24
• March 31
• April 7
• April 14
• April 21
• April 28
• May 5
• May 12
• May 19
• May 26
• June 6
• June 11 (Finals)

Baller League 2025 teams

There are 12 teams competing to become the inaugural Baller League champions. Each team consists of a mixture of former Premier League footballers, celebrities, influencers, and futsal players. 

Likewise, each time has a big-name manager in place. Let’s take a look at all 12 teams in the tournament and see who is in charge of each team. 

26ers

Manager: John Terry
Team: 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.

Deportrio

Managers: Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Gary Lineker
Team: 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: 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: 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

Managers: Alisha Lehmann, Maya Jama
Team: 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

Managers: Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg
Team: 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

Managers: Dave
Team: 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: 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: 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: 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: Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid Eshari.

Yanited

Manager: Angry Ginge
Team: 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

Where to watch Baller League

The Baller League is broadcast live on Sky Sports Mix every Monday night. Fans will also be able to check it out live on the Sky Go App and NOW TV.

You can check highlights on the Baller League website and YouTube channel. 

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