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22 june 2025

THE LEAGUE

Season #30 is held every Saturday in Park Olszyna turf pitch, Warsaw–Bielany, from 29 March, 2025.

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FOR KIDS

Free training sessions for children 8-12 years old on Saturdays at 14:30 at Targowa 86, Warszawa Praga–Północ.

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FOR KIDS

Free training sessions for children 8-12 years old on Saturdays at 14:30 at Targowa 86, Warszawa Praga–Północ.

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Our community

Etnoliga is a community-driven initiative that brings together players from diverse backgrounds to promote inclusion, equality, and social change. Based in Warsaw, we welcome refugees, migrants, and locals to share the field, break barriers, and build friendships beyond borders.

Sport is for everyone. It’s not about your skill level but your passion for the game. Your financial situation doesn’t matter either—our league, tournaments, and training sessions are completely free. Teams are mixed, with no national divisions. Men and women, cis and queer, strong and less experienced—all play side by side.

Join Etnoliga today to meet people from all around the world and be part of a movement that celebrates diversity through sport!

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Our history in a nutshell

In 2005, we organized a casual kickabout with African and Chechen refugees. Over the years, our community grew, welcoming new groups such as Vietnamese, Jews, amateur female footballers, or local ultras. The overwhelming interest led us to establish a permanent league in 2010. What began as a small, one-time tournament has since evolved into one of Central Europe’s most recognized intercultural sports initiatives, uniting people from all walks of life through the love of soccer.

UEFA Grassroots Award Winner for Best Project 2020

Fair play & democracy

At Etnoliga, fair play goes beyond the results—it’s about respect, inclusion, and teamwork. Participation is at the heart of our league, and every season, players collectively shape the rules to ensure an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Unique Scoring System

Points aren’t just awarded for match results; teams earn extra points for respect, sportsmanship, and positive contributions off the pitch.

Inclusive Gameplay

Mixed-gender and multicultural teams foster cooperation and understanding.

Zero Tolerance for Discrimination

We actively promote anti-racism, gender equality, and respect for all backgrounds.

Beyond the game

We take our vision of inclusive sport beyond the field, reaching schools, football clubs, and international partners through workshops, educational toolkits, and global initiatives.

Workshops & Training

We equip players with skills to play better and live better, and teach managers to use soccer as a tool for social inclusion.

Educational Toolkits

We develop resources to help organizations and clubs implement fair play and intercultural exchange in their programs.

Collaborations

We partner with NGOs and sports institutions across Europe to share best practices and promote inclusive sports worldwide.

sport unites

Sport is one of the most underrated tools of social change. It plays an important cultural role and gives you a sense of belonging. A shared passion and universal principles are naturally linked to education and building bridges. We use football to break stereotypes and find a common language between dispersed groups, especially those not participating in other forms of integration due to linguistic, psychological, or financial barriers. Our goal is to create spaces where everyone feels welcome.

racism divides

Discriminatory incidents plague school pitches, local clubs, and major stadiums alike. Bananas were thrown at Dani Alves, while Samuel Eto’o and Vinicius Jr. faced relentless mockery. Jews, Roma, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups continue to be targeted. Women still struggle for equal treatment in football. Meanwhile, the industry turns a blind eye to human rights and environmental concerns. These issues are ours to face because this is our sport, and its future depends on us.

real heroes

Dani Alves ate the banana. Samuel Eto’o walked off the pitch. In Mexico, Maribel Domínguez fought to join a men’s club, challenging outdated norms. Predrag Pašić left Germany at the height of his career to train children in besieged Sarajevo, refusing to abandon his people. Carlos Caszely opposed the Chilean dictatorship despite the threat of torture. Sócrates championed democracy within his club, inspiring millions. Didier Drogba used his influence to bring peace to war-torn Ivory Coast. In Poland, we created Etnoliga.