Portable & Folding Soccer Benches

Trademark Innovations is not one of the well-known brands, but they have some very affordable products. This is a folding team bench that will not break your bank. And be aware, it is neither the most durable nor the most feature-rich product. It is a 6-seater sideline bench with the backrests. It has a very sturdy steel frame that can last you several years with a little bit of care. And you will know that it is steel, as it weighs 25 pounds. One of the most significant issues people are having with this product is the way vertical rods are inserted into the fabric.

Many are reporting that rivets that hold fabric are coming off easily. But this is an expected issue with foldable chairs that have seating and backing made of a single piece. And in this price range, it has unsurpassed quality and having to purchase a new one every season or two might not be an issue. It comes with a carry bag, which is neither the best nor the worst.

Pros

• Very affordable
• Excellent price to quality ratio

Cons

• Not the most durable
• Lacks some useful additional features

QuickPlay is a well-known sporting equipment producer. And their Pro Folding Bench is of a certain level of quality, which deserves a place on my list. It comes as 4-, 6-, or 9-seater. And they weigh roughly 20, 25, and 30+ pounds. Compared to the Trademark Innovation’s folding sideline bench, this one has a bit sturdier construction. The “legs” are made not just of the X members, but also have the vertical ones. This makes them not just sturdier but also more stable. That is when someone is sitting on them. If you use it in the windy conditions, even the 9-seater can easily be flipped over or blown away.

The seating part has reinforcement on the underside, which promises decent durability. How much QuickPlay is confident in their own product best says the fact that they provide a 2-year warranty on parts. It comes with a carry bag, which is decent enough. But it is not sturdy enough to carry the largest sideline bench.

Pros

• Durable construction
• 2-year warranty

Cons

• Carry bag is not a sturdiest
• Lacks some useful additional features

This is another one among more affordable folding soccer benches. It has the leg construction, which something of a cross between the previous two. It has vertical members, but only at the ends and in the middle. In itself, this is not an issue, but it indicates durability that is between the previous two portable sports benches. Insta-Bench market this product as weatherproof. Seating is made of polyester cloth with waterproof backing. While it is waterproof, the used glue is of dubious quality. You should be careful that this soccer team bench doesn’t have backrests.

Another thing I have found that needs a bit of attention is the bolts. Generally, any foldable object you should be checking nuts and bolts after every few uses. Just from opening and closing, they can become loose. This is not the best portable soccer bench in the world, but it is good enough. It also features a handy storage pocket on one side. So you will have where to put a tactics board or water bottles when you don’t use them.

Pros

• Very affordable
• Comes with a useful storage pocket

Cons

• Though without backrests it’s a bit heavier than expected

The Kwik Bench is a folding sports bench with back that looks almost exactly as the QuickPlay product. But fortunately, it is not quite the same one. I have never had an opportunity to compare them side by side, but the material it is made of, mainly the nylon cloth, seems to be of higher quality. While you usually can’t be sure whether some canopy is made of polyester or nylon, for Kwik Bench, you can be confident it is the nylon. And in my and friend’s experience, these foldable sports benches can last you almost half a dozen seasons.

You should be aware that it is a bit heavier than many competitors, but it is an excellent investment. But, not everything is perfect about this product. While the bench is very good, in my experience and of many other owners, the carry bag is not. It leaves a lot to be desired, and seams tend to start ripping after just a few uses. Also, there is an odd variability in their sizes. Sometimes the bench comes in a bag which is a bit too small.

Pros

• Very durable

Cons

• Carry bag is subpar
• Lacks some useful additional features

When it comes to soccer chairs for players, you will be hard-pressed to find better than GoTeam! Pro benches. They come in two versions, with backrests and without. And also in three sizes, for 4, 6, or 8. While the most common size of seats is around 17 inches, on this portable bench seat is 19.5 inches wide. And this 6-seater with backrest weighs almost 30 pounds, which makes it one of the heaviest folding soccer benches. Seating and backs are made of two layers of 600 denier nylon material and are lightly padded.

Though padding is kind of thin, it is a very rare feature and a very welcome one. If you are not familiar with deniers and other measurements of yarn quality, I will give you a simple comparison. Military duffel bags, which are expected to be thrown and dragged on sand and concrete, are usually made of 500 denier single layer cloth. Yarn of this folding soccer bench is 20% thicker. GoTeam Pro also features a 3-pockets organizer, which is very useful, and every seat has a sturdy bottle holder.

Pros

• Very durable
• Rich additional features
• Extra-wide seats

Cons

• Weight

If you are looking for a soccer team bench with canopy, you will be sorely disappointed. Benches and covers are usually marketed separately, and portable covered soccer benches are a rarity. But, Net World Sports owners of FORZA brand have one such product. This is not a soccer bench with canopy, but a canopy with which you can optionally get a set of 8 connected soccer team chairs. Chairs have a very different design from other products on my list. And the design is very sturdy, though they lack the backrests.

Because of weight and size, this is not the most practical product. But of all the soccer benches with cover, I had the opportunity to help set up this one is the easiest. Wires connect all parts, so it is just a matter of putting them together. Unfortunately, this takes time and is easier done by two adults. But this is an issue with any team bench with canopy. On the other hand, soccer bench seats are very sturdy though they run a bit too narrow.

Pros

• Excellent protection from elements

Cons

• Weight
• Awkward to set up
• Price