Indoor and Outdoor Soccer Field Rental in Van Nuys: $180 an Hour for Teams and Coaches
Finding field time in the San Fernando Valley is hard. Public fields fill up fast, permits take time, and weather can wipe out a practice with one phone call. If you run a team or coach a small group, you need a place you can count on. This guide explains how renting works at Formula Soccer Center's Van Nuys turf facility, who uses the space, and how to start a request.
What you are renting
Formula Soccer Center is a purpose-built performance center at 15001 Calvert Street in Van Nuys. It has an indoor Formula turf field, and outdoor field time is available for rentals as well. The site also lists a FootBot training area, a strength gym called Formula Strength, and a high-tech training lab.
The site does not list field counts or field dimensions. If your drill plan depends on exact size, ask before you reserve. A short call or email settles it, and it saves you from planning a drill that does not fit.
The rate, as the site lists it
At the time of writing, the site lists field rentals at $180 per hour. That rate applies to indoor or outdoor time. It is meant for teams, coaches and private groups.
Think of it as a simple split. A team of 14 players that shares the cost pays a little under $13 each for a one-hour session. A group of 20 pays $9 each. Your numbers will differ, but the math is easy to run before you commit. Prices and availability can change, so confirm both with Formula before you set a date.
Who rents the field
Rentals suit a range of groups. The most common are:
- Club and recreational teams that need a weekday practice slot.
- Private coaches who run their own small-group sessions.
- Parents who organize a regular game for a group of friends.
- Adult groups that want a steady weekly game.
- School and community groups that need a safe place to play.
Each of these groups has a different goal. A club coach wants a full-team practice. A private coach wants a small space and a steady year-round soccer training in LA routine. Both can work from the same rate, and both should say up front how many players they expect.
Indoor turf or outdoor time
Indoor turf has clear advantages for a busy schedule. The surface is consistent, so a passing drill plays the same in October as it does in June. Rain, heat and wind matter less. Turf is also gentler on the ball than a bare dirt field, and it never turns into mud.
Outdoor time has its own appeal. Some coaches want the feel of open space for long passes, set pieces and conditioning runs. Others want to prepare players for match day on a bigger surface. If you are not sure which fits, ask Formula what is open for your preferred hour and plan your session around that.
Plan the hour before you arrive
One hour goes quickly. A short plan keeps the time useful, especially with a large group.
Set one main goal
Pick a single focus, such as first touch, passing patterns or small-sided games. Coaches who try to cover everything often end up covering nothing well.
Mind the clock
Count the warm-up inside your hour. If players arrive late, the session shrinks. Ask parents to have players dressed and ready before the start time, and keep water breaks short.
Bring your own gear
Ask Formula what is provided and what you should bring. Balls and cones are common items, but do not assume. Settle the details before the day.
Pair rentals with other Formula services
A rental does not have to stand alone. Teams that train weekly often add other services around it. Players who want more individual work can book private FootBot training time after your team session. The site lists that training at $299 per hour for an individual or a group you bring along, on set weekday and Saturday windows.
Players who want regular sessions of their own can look at the membership plans for players who train on the turf each week. The site lists Walk In at $60 per session, Once a Week at $169 per month plus a $99 setup fee, and Twice a Week at $249 per month plus the same setup fee. Memberships include an assessment and a data profile, and they run through a set schedule.
Coaches who plan a full season may also want to read about youth leagues that need regular field rental time. League play and team rentals serve different needs, and it helps to know the difference before you build a calendar. Companies and community groups that want a group outing can look at corporate events that book the turf for company groups.
How to send a rental inquiry
Start with the rentals page. You can send a field rental inquiry through the rentals page and include the details that matter most. A good inquiry answers these questions:
- Who is the group, and how many players will attend?
- What ages are the players?
- Do you prefer indoor turf or outdoor time?
- Which days and hours work, and do you have a backup?
- Is this a one-time rental or a repeating weekly slot?
You can also reach Formula by phone at 747-688-9668 or by email at [email protected]. The site also says to contact Formula for current facility hours, so ask about those when you write.
If you want to see the space first, you can book a tour of the facility before you reserve. Walking the turf takes a few minutes and answers questions that a web page cannot.
Getting there from around the Valley
Van Nuys sits near the center of the Valley. That makes it a fair meeting point for families from Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City and Burbank. The 101 and the 405 both help, though traffic changes the drive by a wide margin. Plan to arrive early for a weekday evening slot.
If your team draws players from several neighborhoods, a central location is a real benefit. Read more about turf training in Van Nuys for local players, or see how the center serves teams across the San Fernando Valley that book field rental slots.
Before you book
Good rentals begin with clear expectations. Know your headcount, pick two or three possible times, and confirm the rate and the hours with Formula. Then send your inquiry and keep the reply for your records.
A steady practice space can change how a season feels. Players know where to be, parents know when to arrive, and coaches spend their energy on training instead of searching for a field.