Record Football Matches With One or Two Phones

To record a football match your team can use, place a phone near halfway, raise it above head height, lock it in landscape orientation and test both ends of the pitch before kick-off. One phone can cover a compact pitch; two phones improve far-end and goal-area detail. Check safety, battery, storage and consent before recording.

Pitchside is currently in private beta. Subscriptions are not available to purchase yet, and supported output depends on suitable footage, camera position and the beta workflow.

Five-minute preparation

Confirm recording is allowed.
Get the necessary consent.
Choose one phone or two phones.
Mount each phone safely in landscape.
Check storage, battery, lens and framing.

One phone versus two

One phone can work when a wide elevated view captures the important playing area. Two phones can help when one angle leaves goalmouths or far corners hidden.

Recording guides

Read the phone recording guide for organic setup and mount advice.
Use the football recording setup guide for one-phone and two-phone positioning.
Compare the football camera app workflow.
Understand football video analysis after upload.
Check recording consent and privacy before sharing footage.

Recording allowances

Free is planned to include one recording per month. Paid is planned to include one recording per week. Two-phone and failed-upload allowance handling is still to be confirmed.

Start Free, record more with Paid

Pitchside's planned Free launch tier includes Match Stats & Highlights, Leaderboards, Personal Stats and one recording per month. Paid adds Personal Clips and increases the allowance to one recording per week. See the full planned launch pricing.

Tier	Price	Current launch allowance	Included output
Free	£0	One recording per month	Match Stats & Highlights, Leaderboards and Personal Stats
Paid	£4.99 weekly, £12.99 monthly or £99 annually	One recording per week	Everything in Free plus Personal Clips

Written by Abdullah Luqman

Product information reviewed by Dave Coombs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I record a football match with one phone?

Yes, when one stable view clearly covers the small-sided pitch. Two phones are useful when a single view makes the far end too small or misses important detail.

Where should I put the phone?

Start near halfway, above head height and outside the playing area. Test the complete pitch view before kickoff and follow the venue's safety rules.

Which camera settings should I use?

Use landscape orientation and test your own phone before relying on it for a full match. Higher quality settings can improve detail but use more battery and storage.

Does two-phone recording use two allowances?

Two-phone allowance handling is still to be confirmed before subscriptions become purchasable.

What if the recording stops?

A stopped or interrupted recording may reduce what Pitchside can process. Check storage, battery and focus mode before kickoff.

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