The APG Futsal Team represents the School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics (APG) at the Stiles Archi Futsal League - an annual tournament that brings together Cape Town’s leading architectural firms for a season of friendly yet competitive futsal, with the goal of fostering and growing a sense of community within the architectural field. The tournament has expanded each year, with 16 teams taking part this season.

Hosted at Hellenic Soccer Park in Green Point, the league kicks off in early September and runs into October, with matches played every Friday evening.
The UCT APG team first joined the league in 2019 and has been a regular contender ever since. The team has consistently reached the later stages of the tournament -including semi-finals and finals and proudly lifted the trophy in 2024. This year, they entered as defending champions, with trials held in May and training beginning in July. The team is inclusive of both male and female players, and all students are encouraged to attend trials for a chance to earn their spot. In 2025, the team delivered another strong performance, offering exciting football throughout the season and finishing as semi-finalists.

Team captain Anrique Johnson says the goals of the APG Futsal Team are to create a more interconnected studio environment, linking students from first year through to master’s. Through shared experiences, the futsal team helps students get to know peers from other years, which is valuable for learning, especially when giving and receiving crits from more senior students. The tournament also provides a platform for students to network with professionals in the field, opening doors for internships and job placements after graduation, while helping them integrate into Cape Town’s architectural landscape from an early stage. We hope to see more students attending matches and supporting the team next season.”

Johnson also highlights that “it means a lot for students to make and be part of the team. Weekly practices and matches give students a much-needed break from the intensity of architecture school and everyday pressures. There’s a real sense of pride in wearing the UCT APG shirt - students often wear it casually around campus as a symbol of belonging and school spirit”.