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Jeddah kids' activities guide: football, swimming and sports clubs
Looking for after-school clubs in Jeddah? This guide lists kids' football, swimming and multi-sport providers in Jeddah, with what each offers, the ages it takes and where it runs, taken from the providers' own websites. It's not a ranking, no one has paid to be here, and there are no prices. Always confirm details with the club.
How this guide works
- Alphabetical, not ranked. Providers are listed A to Z.
- Facts come from each provider's website, checked on 22 October 2026. Anything we could not confirm on the provider's own page is marked UNCONFIRMED.
- No prices. Fees vary by venue and term, so ask the provider.
- Same format as our UAE kids' activities guide. Other cities: London, Doha, Riyadh, Manama, Muscat, Kuwait City.
Football, swimming and multi-sport providers in Jeddah
Assist Football Academy
What they offer: Football academy with branches in Riyadh and Jeddah.
Ages: About 6 to 16 or 17 in Jeddah (UNCONFIRMED, recheck)
Where: Jeddah
Good to know: Timetables and venues change each term, so confirm with the provider before you sign up.
Website: assist.com.sa
JSC Sports Centre, Soccer Academy
What they offer: Soccer academy at a Jeddah sports centre.
Ages: About 4 to 17 (UNCONFIRMED, recheck)
Where: Jeddah
Good to know: Timetables and venues change each term, so confirm with the provider before you sign up.
Website: jscsportscentre.com
Jeddah Pro Football Academy
What they offer: Age-group football programmes.
Ages: U11, U13 and U15 groups (UNCONFIRMED, recheck)
Where: Jeddah
Good to know: Timetables and venues change each term, so confirm with the provider before you sign up.
Website: jeddahprofa.com
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Try Hey Raha free for 14 daysHow to choose the right club
- Start with the school run. A great club across town is hard to keep up every week. Check the venue against pick-up.
- Ask about a trial or taster session. Many clubs offer one.
- Check the age groups. Ages are often grouped by school year, which differs between systems. Our year groups explained guide helps if you've moved country.
- Check the term calendar. Indoor options matter in Jeddah's humid months; ask each club where it trains in summer. See our Saudi school holidays 2026-27.
Keeping track of kit days and session times
Clubs send updates the same way schools do: emails, an app, a WhatsApp group. A moved session or a kit reminder is easy to miss. Our school emails survival guide covers a simple system for all of it.
For a weekly routine your helper can follow, see our Saudi nanny briefing guide and free briefing template.
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FAQ
What are good after-school activities for kids in Jeddah?
Football, swimming and multi-sport clubs are the most common. This guide lists providers in Jeddah alphabetically, with ages and venues from their own websites.
How old do children need to be to join a club in Jeddah?
It depends on the club. Swim schools often start with parent and baby classes, and football academies often start around age 3 to 5. Check each provider's age groups.
Do clubs offer trial sessions?
Many do. Ask the club directly before you sign up for a full term.
Does this guide include prices?
No. Fees change by venue, programme and term, so ask the provider.
Sources
- Assist Football Academy: assist.com.sa (checked 22 Oct 2026)
- JSC Sports Centre, Soccer Academy: jscsportscentre.com (checked 22 Oct 2026)
- Jeddah Pro Football Academy: jeddahprofa.com (checked 22 Oct 2026)
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