Friday Night League 7v7

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.

Total Team Registration Fee: ₹22,500 per team (7v7)

Initial Deposit: ₹5,000 to confirm your slot

Balance Payment: Remaining amount must be cleared before the league begins

8 Guaranteed Matches (50 minutes each)

Customized Team Jerseys

Qualified Referees

Professional Media Coverage (Photos & Videos)

Prize Money & Trophies

Division 1 Winners: ₹30,000 + Trophy

Division 2 Winners: ₹25,000 + Trophy

Top Goal Scorer

Best Goalkeeper

Best Defender

Best Playmaker

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

Maximum Squad Size: 9 players per team

On-Field Players: 7 (including goalkeeper)

Substitutes: 2 rolling substitutes per match

Final player add/remove deadline:

🗓 11th March – 11:59 PM

No player additions allowed mid-season

After the deadline, rosters are locked permanently

Match Duration:

50 minutes total

25 minutes per half

5-minute warm-up at the start

5-minute cool-down at the end

Minimum 5 players required to start a match

Team arriving 15 minutes late will forfeit the match

If the opposing team agrees:

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

Teams play random opponents

League officials and referees assess skill levels

Teams are placed into divisions accordingly

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

No disputes will be entertained

1 match per Friday (5 matches total)

Played within your assigned division

Points System

Win: 3 points

Draw: 1 point each

Loss: 0 points

Top 4 teams qualify for playoffs

Week 7: Semi-finals

Week 8: Finals

Teams outside top 4 play consolation matches to gain match experience and prepare for the next season

League provides official team jerseys

Teams must submit an Excel sheet with:

Player Name

Jersey Number

Jersey Size

🗓 Submission Deadline: 5th March

Late submissions may not be accepted

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

Proper astro turf shoes / cleats are mandatory

Shin guards not mandatory, but highly recommended

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)

No sledging or physical altercations

Violations may result in removal or ban from the league

Cards:

Yellow Card: 2-minute sin bin

Two yellows / straight red:

Player sent off

Automatic ban for next match

Team plays short-handed for 5 minutes

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 played anywhere inside the GK box

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 

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