Open Goaaal Review 2026: Backyard Goal, Rebounder and Backstop

Open Goaaal sells a backyard soccer goal surrounded by a tall rebound net, built so that a wild shot comes back toward the player instead of clearing the fence. This open goaaal review pulls together the first-person blog reviews that exist (two British parent blogs and a lacrosse site's look at the lacrosse version), the US store's current prices and policies, and the brand's own claims, so you can judge whether it suits your yard and your budget.

Quick verdict

Open Goaaal makes sense for families with a real lawn, a child who shoots constantly, and a fence, road or flower bed worth protecting. Skip it if your yard is narrow, your play area is artificial turf, or you just want a cheap net for the occasional kickabout. The evidence that the net does its job is genuine but thin and dated: the detailed reviews are years old, and at least one blogger received the goal for free.

What the 3-in-1 Open Goaaal actually is

The three-in-one label means a single net structure does three jobs. The center is a goal to shoot at, the tensioned netting around it acts as a rebounder that sends the ball back, and the same wide panel works as a backstop for shots that miss high or wide. Instead of buying a goal, a rebounder and a ball-stop fence separately, you put up one system between two posts.

Poole Mamma compared the design to drawing curtains across the garden. The net hangs between two fixed poles, gets pegged out when the kids want to play, and slides back to the side afterward so the lawn is clear for mowing. That retractable layout is the main difference from a framed goal you have to drag around the yard.

The US store markets it as a three-in-one trainer and rebounder and says it is loved by 100,000+ families, alongside a counter claiming 149,328+ units sold (Open Goaaal USA). Those are the brand's own numbers, not audited figures. The company also makes a lacrosse version, which keeps the same net-and-backstop idea but shapes the opening like a lacrosse cage.

Sizes and how much space you need

Space is the first thing to check, because every layout on the US site is marked for grass only. The smallest goal-and-rebounder footprint listed there is 21 ft across and 5 ft 3" deep (Open Goaaal USA). The adjustable models use a rebounder 10 ft tall that widens to either 21 ft or 29 ft, which pushes the area you need out to as much as 34 ft wide and 7 ft 6" deep.

At the top of the range sits a FIFA regulation goal of 24 ft × 8 ft inside a rebounder 13 ft 3 in tall and 37 ft wide, and the brand warns it needs roughly 50 ft 2 in of width and 8 ft 2 in of depth (Open Goaaal USA).

The British reviewers ran into the same issue. Mummy is a Gadget Geek noted a minimum depth of 2m and a width between 6.3 and 9m for the model she set up, and Poole Mamma warned that a narrow garden may not leave enough distance between the two poles. If your lawn is small, measure before you order.

Price and what you get

Open Goaaal is not cheap next to a basic backyard net. The current US lineup and prices look like this, with warranty terms covered further down:

Prices move around. A June roundup on Best Deals Up saw the trainer listed at $179.99, so the goal was $179.99 earlier this year and it is worth watching for a sale. When Poole Mamma reviewed it in 2014, she called it one of the pricier garden products, but argued that the money saved on smashed plants and lost balls would make up for it.

Replacement parts are sold individually, which matters for a product that lives outside year-round. A spare bottom pole costs $45 on the Open Goaaal USA parts page.

The lacrosse version was a bigger outlay. Stringers Society listed it at $449 at the time of its review and argued the price was fair because the backstop and rebound function come included with the goal.

Setup: what reviewers ran into

Poole Mamma's box contained 4 poles, the netting packed tight, a lump hammer, a three-way level, plus every connector and bungee cord (Poole Mamma). The instructions called it a two-person job of up to 2 hours, and the couple finished in 1 hour.

Mummy is a Gadget Geek built it alone and took about two hours, close to the estimate on the box (Mummy is a Gadget Geek). She found the pile of poles, guy ropes, cord and carabiners intimidating until she watched the setup video. The posts went into the ground more easily than expected, but she threaded the crossbar tensioner through the net by mistake, which pulled the netting up at the sides and left it too tight to undo on her own. Her suggestion: color-code the parts.

The brand's current line is that, with two adults, most buyers need between 1 and 2 hours and no tools or concrete, since the hardware ships in the box with labels and video guidance (Open Goaaal USA). If you would rather not do it yourself, the company partners with Assemblers Inc. for optional in-home setup, priced by region.

Lacrosse buyers should budget time too. Stringers Society listed a setup of around 45 mins as a con and said assembly takes more work than an ordinary lacrosse cage (Stringers Society).

Does the net really keep balls in the yard?

The reviewers who used it say yes. Poole Mamma filmed a goalkeeping session and reported that not a single ball had escaped the garden since the net went up (Poole Mamma). Mummy is a Gadget Geek put it simply: a couple of hours of building bought weeks without fetching balls from the road side of the fence.

On the lacrosse side, the backstop rises 4 feet above the goal and spans 19 feet across, giving about 190 square feet of coverage to catch shots that miss the cage (Stringers Society). The reviewer also liked that the netting is spaced for even tension, which should spread the stress of hard shots instead of tearing at the corners.

What we could not find is a body of independent owner reviews on forums or review platforms. The brand's testimonials page quotes a Liverpool FC academy coach and posts from professional players such as Kyle Walker and Phil Jagielka, but the company chose and published those quotes, so treat them as marketing rather than evidence.

Soccer and lacrosse models

Open Goaaal 3-in-1 Soccer Goal

This is the core product and the one both parent blogs reviewed. In 2014 it came in two sizes, standard and large (Poole Mamma), and the US range now spans kids, standard and full-size goals. Reviewers praised the solid-feeling parts, the clear instructions and the fact that it caught nearly everything. The weak spots were the footprint, the tensioning (easy to get wrong if you build it solo) and the time it takes to peg the net out before each session.

The brand pitches it at players from 4 to 17, with sizes for beginners, juniors and teens (Open Goaaal USA). Best Deals Up's summary echoes that: it is a kids-and-young-teens trainer rather than a rig for serious adult athletes.

Open Goaaal Lacrosse Goal

The lacrosse version gets the most detailed write-up of any source, from a lacrosse gear site that first posted it in 2021 and updated it in 2023 (Stringers Society). It liked the combination of cage and backstop, the carry bag for storage, and the confidence of shooting without hitting the house. It also listed four drawbacks: no turf compatibility, a width you cannot adjust, a long setup and a high price. The page carries sponsored links, so its glowing score should be read with that in mind.

Pros and cons

Pros

• One structure covers goal, rebounder and backstop, so practice keeps moving without ball chasing
• Reviewers say it catches nearly every miss, protecting fences, windows and plants
• The net draws back to the side, leaving the lawn clear between sessions
• Parts felt sturdy to reviewers, and the box includes the hammer and level you need
• Spare parts are sold individually through the US store

Cons

• Needs a wide lawn, and every layout is listed as grass only
• Assembly takes an hour or two and is awkward for one person
• Easy to over-tension the net if you misread the instructions
• Costs far more than a basic pop-up goal
• Independent reviews are few, old, and partly based on free samples

Warranty, returns and support

The US store says every goal carries a 1-year warranty with US-based support, and refurbished units get the same 1-year coverage (Open Goaaal USA). Stringers Society also mentions a 1 year warranty for the lacrosse system.

Returns are stricter than a big-box store. Items must be unused, complete and in the original packaging, the customer pays return shipping, and a restocking fee of up to 20% may apply if parts are missing or damaged (Open Goaaal USA). Gifts bought from 15 November through 31 December may come back as late as 31 January. We found no trial period, so once the net is in the ground, assume it is yours.

Support runs through email, and the brand promises a reply within 24hrs (Open Goaaal USA). Anything ordered after 11:59 AM CST goes out the following business day.

Who should buy it, and who should skip it

Buy it if you have a broad, flat lawn, a child who will happily take hundreds of shots, and neighbors, windows or a road that keep catching stray balls. Ending the endless ball retrieval is exactly what drew both British bloggers to it.

Skip it if your yard is small or narrow, you play on artificial turf, or you want something you can toss in the car for the park. If the kids only play now and then, a cheap net will do. Parents of younger children who are not ready for organized sport may get more from simpler play gear; our Tiny Land review looks at a different corner of the kids' market.

Alternatives to consider

• A standard pop-up goal. Far cheaper and portable, but every miss is still a chase, the gap Best Deals Up points to when comparing the two.
• A framed goal plus a separate rebounder. More flexible placement, but two pieces to store and still no backstop for high shots.
• A smaller Open Goaaal size. The kids model costs less and suits younger players, though you still need the grass footprint.

Our ratings

Overall: 3.5/5, because the reviewers who set it up agree the net stops stray balls and the warranty and parts support are reasonable, but the detailed soccer reviews date from 2014 and the one from Poole Mamma disclosed a free sample.

Open Goaaal 3-in-1 Soccer Goal

Our score for Open Goaaal 3-in-1 Soccer Goal is 3.5/5, since Mummy is a Gadget Geek found it did what it promised after a solo build, while the large grass-only footprint, fiddly tensioning and higher current US prices hold it back.

Open Goaaal Lacrosse Goal

The Open Goaaal Lacrosse Goal gets 3.5/5 from us, because Stringers Society praised how well it traps missed shots but also flagged the turf limits, fixed width, slow setup and price, and its page includes sponsored links.

FAQ

What does 3-in-1 mean on the Open Goaaal?

It means one net structure works as a goal, a rebounder that returns the ball, and a backstop that catches shots that miss. You get continuous shooting practice without buying and storing three separate products.

How much does Open Goaaal cost?

On the US store, the kids goal is $191.99 (Open Goaaal USA), and the larger models cost more. The standard Soccer Goals with Backstop is $223.99 (Open Goaaal USA). Prices change, so check for sales before buying.

How big is the Open Goaaal?

It depends on the size. The brand lists footprints from 21 ft across and 5 ft 3" deep up to roughly 50 ft 2 in wide for the FIFA-size goal (Open Goaaal USA). All of them need grass.

Who is the Open Goaaal designed for?

Mainly kids and teens practicing at home: the brand says it covers ages 4 to 17 (Open Goaaal USA). It suits families with a decent-sized lawn more than adult players looking for a professional setup.

Does the net actually keep the ball in the yard?

The reviewers who used it say it does. Poole Mamma reported that no ball left the garden after setup, and Mummy is a Gadget Geek said it meant weeks without retrieving a single ball (Mummy is a Gadget Geek).

How long does it take to set up?

The brand estimates between 1 and 2 hours for two adults (Open Goaaal USA). One blogger finished in an hour as a couple, while another needed about two hours working alone.

Can you return an Open Goaaal?

Yes, if it is unused, complete and in its original box, with return shipping paid by you and a restocking fee of up to 20% if parts are missing or damaged (Open Goaaal USA). Holiday gift orders get an extended return window into January.