Rules & Regulations

The official match, eligibility, discipline and fair-play standards applicable to Seven League competitions.

Official rules Football 7 Season 2026/27 Seven League
Competition framework

The essentials.
Before kick-off.

These regulations establish the essential standards for match organisation, player participation, discipline and fair play throughout Seven League competitions.
7-a-side
Seven players including the goalkeeper
50 min
Two halves of 25 minutes
5 players
Minimum required to start a match
Fair play
Respect for players, referees and organisers
Seven League football match in Basel
01 · Match format
Football 7 Fast.
Competitive.
Simple.
How the game is played

Match format

  • Football 7, with seven players including the goalkeeper.
  • A minimum of five players is required to start a match.
  • Unlimited rolling substitutions are permitted.
  • Matches consist of two 25-minute halves.
  • A five-minute half-time interval applies.
  • No offside rule is applied.
Competition rules

From points
to eligibility.

The competition structure stays simple: clear points, registered players and a commitment to attend the fixtures published by Seven League.
02
Table

League points

  • A win awards three points.
  • A draw awards one point.
  • A loss awards zero points.
03
Squads

Player eligibility

  • All players must be registered before participating.
  • Players may only represent one team during a season.
  • Teams are responsible for ensuring player eligibility.
08
Schedule

Fixtures & forfeits

  • Teams are expected to attend all scheduled fixtures.
  • Failure to appear may result in a forfeit defeat.
  • Repeated forfeits may lead to exclusion from the competition.
Seven League matchday atmosphere
Matchday standards Come ready.
Respect the game.
04 + 05

Equipment
& referees

Equipment

  • Matching team shirts are required.
  • Shin guards are mandatory.
  • Suitable footwear for artificial turf must be worn.

Referees

  • All matches are officiated by league referees.
  • Referee decisions are final.
  • Abuse towards referees may lead to sanctions.
06 + 07

Discipline
& fair play.

Competitive football only works with respect. Cards, violent conduct and repeated breaches of fair-play principles can lead to suspension or removal from the competition.

Discipline

  • Yellow cards are recorded throughout the season.
  • Accumulated yellow cards may result in suspension.
  • Direct red cards are reviewed by league management.

Fair play

  • Respect towards opponents, referees and organisers is mandatory.
  • Violent conduct may result in immediate suspension.
  • Seven League may remove teams or players who repeatedly violate fair-play principles.
League authority

Rules adapted for Football 7

Seven League rules are based on internationally recognised football principles and adapted for Football 7 competition. The organisation reserves the right to amend these regulations when necessary to ensure fairness, safety and the proper operation of the competition.

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Official document

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Access the complete Seven League Rules & Regulations for Season 26/27, including competition procedures, player eligibility, disciplinary measures and match rules.

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