7-a-side futsal tournament featuring a competitive knockout format, limited team slots, exciting cash prizes, and individual awards.
Team Composition & Squads • On the Field: Each team plays with 7 players on the pitch at one time (6 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper). • Squad Size: Teams can register squads of 7 to 10 players (allowing for 3 substitutes). • Substitutions: Unlimited "on-the-fly" substitutions are allowed. Substitutes must enter only after the outgoing player has completely left the field via the designated substitution zone. Match Duration • Halves: Matches consist of two equal halves (typically 7 to 10 minutes each) with a brief 2-to-3 minute half-time break. • No Stoppage Time: To keep the tournament on schedule, the game clock generally does not stop for minor delays. Basic Field & Gameplay Rules • No Offside: There is no offside rule in 7-a-side futsal. • Restarts (Kick-ins): When the ball goes out over the sideline, play restarts with a kick-in rather than a throw-in. Players must stand at least 5 yards back. • 4-Second Rule: Goalkeepers have 4 seconds to release the ball from their hands or feet once controlled, and cannot touch it again in their own half until an opponent touches it. Discipline & Fouls • Free Kicks: All standard fouls result in a direct or indirect free kick. Defending players must stand the required distance (5 to 6 yards) away. • Cards System: * Yellow Card: Acts as an official caution/warning. * Red Card: Two yellow cards in one match or a straight red card results in the player being sent off for the remainder of the game. The team may or may not be allowed to replace the sent-off player Tournament Group Stage & Knockouts • Points System: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. • Tie-Breakers: If teams are level on points in the group stage, rank them by: 1. Goal difference 2. Goals scored 3. Head-to-head result 4. Penalty shootout • Knockout Stage Ties: If a knockout match ends in a draw, it goes straight to a penalty shootout(usually 3 penalty takers each, followed by sudden death if still tied).
Equipment: All players must wear proper futsal/football footwear and appropriate sportswear. Each team should have matching jerseys with visible player numbers.
Venue rules: Players must follow all venue safety and facility rules. No abusive, violent, or unsportsmanlike behaviour. Players and teams are responsible for maintaining cleanliness. Any damage to venue property may result in a penalty. The organizer/referee may take disciplinary action for misconduct.
Registration fees are non-refundable after payment unless the tournament is cancelled or the organizer officially approves a refund.
