The WFA govern Powerchair Football, a unique sport that provides opportunities for people with a high level of impairment to access the game of football.  It is the only active team participation sport for people who use electric wheelchairs.

The sport is fast-paced, dynamic and very enjoyable to watch.  Due to the unique nature of Powerchair Football, it allows all ages, disabilities and genders to compete together. Powerchair Football enables disabled people to take part in regular activities and provides them with competition – something that the majority will never have, or rarely, experienced before due to their impairment. As a result, it builds key life skills such as teamwork and communication.

At the forefront of this exciting and growing sport is the Wheelchair Football Association (WFA), a governing body that oversees and promotes powerchair football in England. With a mission to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to play and compete at the highest level, the WFA has been instrumental in establishing powerchair football as a respected and exciting sport in England and beyond. From grassroots initiatives to elite competitions, the WFA is dedicated to ensuring that this sport continues to thrive and evolve, providing a platform for athletes to showcase their skills, passion, and determination on the world stage.

Powerchair football is a dynamic and fast-paced version of football adapted for electric wheelchair (powerchair) users. It is typically played on a 30m x 18m basketball court. Two teams of four players (including the goalkeeper) pass, dribble and spin-kick an oversized football as they try to score more goals than the opposing team.

Players compete in specially designed powerchairs for the sport of powerchair football. Metal foot guards are attached to the front of the powerchairs, allowing players to kick the ball. Players ‘spin’ to generate power, striking the ball with the side of the guard for the strongest hits, although often using the front bars of the guard results in a more accurate impact.