Booking a football turf in Dhaka: a guest's guide

Slot basics

Turfs sell by the hour. A 5-a-side match fits a 60-minute slot; 7-a-side teams usually take 90 minutes. Peak is 7 to 11 pm on weekdays and all day Friday; off-peak afternoons are often 30 to 40 percent cheaper and are where most turfs post their offers.

Reading a turf listing on BookingDei

Every sports listing follows the same layout, so once you know one you know them all:

• Rates: base and peak per hour, and whether lights are included or a surcharge.
• Who it is for: 5-a-side, 7-a-side, cricket nets, and the maximum players.
• Payment: bKash, Nagad, cash, and whether an advance is needed for peak slots.
• Ground: surface type, size, lights, and the last inspection date.
• Packages: 90-minute and team packages with bibs, balls and water.
• Getting there: landmark directions, parking, and an Open in Google Maps button.
• Amenities: what is available and what is not. A turf without showers says so.

If a listing is missing some of this, it shows a "More about this turf" note, and you can ask the owner on WhatsApp.

What the trust strip tells you

Under the name you will see three things: whether the BookingDei team has inspected the turf, which certificates are verified (trade licence, fire safety, electrical safety), and the guest rating with the number of verified-visit reviews. A recent inspection means the surface and lights are as described; the photos in reviews show you the rest.

Book ahead for Friday

Friday evening slots at popular turfs go three days early. Thursday night is often the easier booking at the same price, and Saturday morning is usually the cheapest peak-quality slot of the week. If the turf takes online bookings you see the live calendar; if it takes requests, the WhatsApp button opens a message with your slot pre-filled.

Splitting the cost

Ask the turf for the all-in price on WhatsApp, including lights, then send the per-head amount to the organiser on bKash or Nagad. Many turfs accept one advance payment and the rest at the gate. For a regular weekly slot, most owners will hold it for you against a standing advance.

Tip: Rain cancels? Ask about the turf's rain policy before paying. Most move your slot rather than refund; it is written in the listing's policy section if they do.

On the day

Arrive ten minutes early; the previous slot ends on the hour and yours starts on it. Confirm the slot name at the gate, pay the balance, and check the lights are on before the match starts if you booked an evening slot. Leaving a review afterwards takes a minute and helps the next team pick well.

If something goes wrong

Double-booked, lights off, surface not as described: report it from your booking screen. Confirmed online bookings are protected, and our support team follows up with the venue the same day.