Marbella Kicks Off New Football and Basketball Seasons for 700 Players
Marbella's local football and basketball leagues are underway, bringing together over 700 players and promoting healthy living in the community
Keeping active and involved in the community is a key part of life on the Costa del Sol. For Marbella residents, the return of local sports leagues provides a significant opportunity for both competition and healthy living.
Marbella Town Hall has announced the new edition of its local 7-a-side football and basketball leagues. Sports Councillor Lisandro Vieytes presented the initiative, which will bring together more than 700 players this year. Mr Vieytes highlighted the value of sport for the city, noting that these tournaments foster healthy habits and demonstrate the strong local engagement in sports.
The 7-a-side football league for senior players (aged 18 and over) features 12 teams and 200 players. This league has been underway since 12 October at the Arroyo Primero sports facility.
The veterans’ 7-a-side football league (aged 35 and over) comprises 26 teams and 400 footballers, organised into first and second divisions. Its season began on Monday 26 October. Matches will be played every Monday from 9.00 pm to 11.00 pm at Santa María de Las Chapas, Luis Teruel, and Serrano Lima. The basketball league also forms part of this year’s programme.
Written with AI assistance from the original announcement by Estepona Town Hall. Facts are taken from the source; nothing has been added.
