Friday Night League 7v7 SEASON 3

UCAN Football – Friday Night League 2026

Official League Information & Rules

Welcome to the UCAN Football Friday Night League, a competitive/recreational yet professionally managed 7v7 football league designed for teams looking for structured gameplay, fair divisions, and a premium playing experience.

League Overview

Start Date: Friday, 4th September 2026

Match Timings: Between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM

Match Day: Every Friday- 2 GAMES

Location: St. Francis Turf, I.C. Colony, Borivali

Registration Details

Total Team Registration Fee: ₹1,400 per individual

What’s Included

• 8 Guaranteed Matches (25 minutes each)
• Customised Team Jerseys
• Qualified Referees
• Professional Media Coverage (Photos & Videos)
• Prize Money & Trophies

Prize Pool

• Division 1 Winners: ₹21,000 + Trophy
• Division 2 Winners: ₹14,000 + Trophy

Individual Awards

• Top Goal Scorer
• Top Assist Maker
• Best Playmaker

Final divisions will depend on the total number of teams registered.

Team & Roster Rules

• Maximum Squad Size: 10 players per team
• On-Field Players: 7 (including goalkeeper)
• Substitutes: 3 rolling substitutes per match

Roster Lock Policy

• Final player add/remove deadline:
• 🗓 3rd September – 11:59 PM
• No player additions allowed mid-season
• After the deadline, rosters are locked permanently

League Format

• Match Duration:
• 25 minutes Game
• 2-minute cool-down at the end

Minimum 5 players required to start a match

Late Arrival Rule

The team arriving 10 minutes late will forfeit the match

Minimum of 5 players required to start the match

If the opposing team agrees:

The match may start with the late team playing 1 player down for the first half

League Structure

Week 1 – Grading Games 

Teams play random opponents

League officials and referees assess skill levels

Teams are placed into divisions accordingly

Division requests may be considered, but the final decision rests with league officials

No disputes will be entertained

Weeks 2,3,4 – Division League Matches

2 matches per Friday (6 matches total)

Played within your assigned division

Points System

Win: 3 points

Draw: 1 point each

Loss: 0 points

Week 5 – Playoffs / Consolation- JUST FOR TEAMS IN PLAYOFFS

The top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs

Week 5: Semi-finals and Finals

Dress Code & Jersey Submission

League provides official team jerseys

Teams must submit an Excel sheet with:

• Player Name
• Jersey Number
• Jersey Size

🗓 Submission Deadline: 30th August

Late submissions may not be accepted

If details are not submitted on time, teams must arrange their own jerseys

Equipment Rules

Proper astro turf shoes/cleats are mandatory

Shin guards are not mandatory, but highly recommended

Core Match Rules

General:

• All matches start and end exactly on time
• Coin toss decides kickoff or side
• No grace periods for delays

Discipline:

• No sliding tackles (results in a foul)(2nd sliding by any team member is a Yellow)
• No sledging or physical altercations
• Violations may result in removal or a ban from the league

Cards:

• Yellow Card: 2-minute sit out
• The team plays short-handed for 2 minutes

Two yellows / straight red:

• Player sent off
• Automatic ban for the next match, and the team plays one man down for the entire game

Game Restart Rules:

• Kick-ins replace throw-ins (all indirect)
• All free kicks are indirect
• The offside rule is NOT enforced
• Minimum 5-yard distance on all restarts
• Goal kicks can be placed anywhere inside the GK box
• No Direct Goal from Goal kicks, centre starts or free kicks.

Penalties:

• Awarded for fouls inside the GK box
• GK must stay on the goal line until the ball is kicked

Fouls & Violations:

• Pass-back to GK (by foot): Indirect free kick
• Handball: Below the shoulder is a foul
• Slide tackling: Not permitted (exception for GK inside box)
• Jewellery & unsafe equipment: Must be removed or covered

Referee Authority:

• Referee decisions are final
• Excessive arguing, encroachment, or abuse may result in cautions or ejections
• League administrators reserve the right to issue additional disciplinary actions, even if no card was shown

Substitutions & Injuries:

• Rolling substitutions are allowed whenever the ball is out of play.
• Substitutes must enter/exit at the halfway line
• The referee may stop play for serious injuries
• The advantage rule may be applied at the referee’s discretion

Eligibility:

• All players must be 16 years or older
• Only registered roster players may participate

We look forward to an exciting, competitive, and professionally run Friday Night League.

If you have questions regarding registration or rules, please contact the UCAN Football team.

See you on the turf.