Welcome to Inter Madeira Walking Football
Enjoy walking football, stay active and make new friends in Madeira. Inter Madeira Walking Football (IMWF) brings together local and international members through a shared love of football and good company.
Join us for a session
Thinking of giving walking football a try? We would love to hear from you. Whether you live in Madeira or are visiting the island, contact IMWF to find out about joining a session.
Where we play
Our pitch is at Centro Desportivo da Madeira (Ribeira Brava Sports Centre), beside Continente in Ribeira Brava, Madeira.
Session times
Our published weekly timetable is:
Mondays and Fridays: 09:00–11:00
Tuesdays — ladies’ sessions: 09:30–11:30
All times are local to Madeira.
Before your first visit, contact IMWF to confirm your session and ask about costs, what to bring and who can take part. Check IMWF on Facebook (opens in a new tab) for session updates.
What is walking football?
Walking football is a slower version of football: players walk instead of running, with specific rules that shape the game. It offers a way to enjoy football at a different pace.
At IMWF, we value the chance to stay active, enjoy playing together and build friendships. You do not need to be an experienced footballer to get in touch and find out more.
The rules
Learn how the game works before your first session. Read the walking football rules.
Football, friendship and community
Our members come from Madeira and many other parts of the world. We welcome people from different backgrounds and enjoy the friendships that grow both on and off the pitch.
Whether you are drawn to the football, the fitness or the company, get in touch and discover what being part of IMWF could mean for you.
If somebody had told me 20 years ago that at the age of 60 I would be playing competitive football, I would have laughed at them. Here I am living the dream with a gang of new friends.
Stuart Greaves, 60
Our club and our island
Meet our founder
Discover the story behind the club in our interview with Phill Bellamy, initiator of Madeira Walking Football.
Why Madeira?
Madeira is home to our club and part of what makes our community special. Walking football brings local residents and visitors together, with time to enjoy the island and good company beyond the pitch.
Latest news from IMWF
Catch up with the latest stories and activities from our club.
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IMWF Welcomes Winchester Walking Football Club
Walking Football, Sunshine and Good Company We were delighted to welcome a group of ten players from Winchester Walking Football Club, a well‑established and friendly…
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Walking Football Is the Perfect Over-60s Activity
Why Walking Football Is the Perfect Over-60s Activity … and Madeira Makes It Even Better If you’re over 60 … or well beyond … walking…
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Paradise Pedestrians Bring Cambridgeshire Spirit to Madeira in Walking Football Friendship Match
ELY, Cambridgeshire … A group of dedicated walkers from the Paradise Pedestrians walking football team traded the flat fenlands of East Anglia for the dramatic…
Read more IMWF news or visit IMWF on Facebook (opens in a new tab).
Watch walking football
Watch moments from our walking football community on YouTube.
Our partners and sponsors
Thank you to our partners and sponsors for supporting IMWF and our walking football community.
Come and join us
Make walking football part of your time in Madeira. We look forward to welcoming you to IMWF.
Keep in touch with IMWF on Facebook (opens in a new tab).
