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: ₹14,000 per team (7v7)
Initial Deposit: ₹5,000 to confirm your slot
Balance Payment: The remaining amount must be cleared before the league begins
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
Jersey Mistake: Team needs to inform us within 24 hours of receiving their Jerseys if there is a mistake.
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 ban from the league
Cards:
Yellow Card: 2-minute sit out
Team plays short-handed for 2 minutes
Two yellows / straight red:
Player sent off
Automatic ban for next match and team plays one man down for entire game
Game Restart Rules:
Kick-ins replace throw-ins (all indirect)
All free kicks are indirect
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 or Center 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 shoulder is a foul
Slide tackling: Not permitted (exception for GK inside box)
Jewelry & 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 allowed whenever ball is out of play.
Substitutes must enter/exit at halfway line
Referee may stop play for serious injuries
Advantage rule may be applied at 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.