How long can games last, and how much can a child play in a day?
Rule- Wales
- FAW
- Small-sided football
- Under 6-Under 11 festivals
- Under 12-Under 13 9v9
- FAW Small-Sided Regulations
- 2026/27
- Coaches
FAW 2026/27 maximums:
| Age group | Max per game | Max playing time in 24 hours | Example festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6-Under 7 | 10 minutes, no half-time | 40 minutes | 4 x 10-minute games |
| Under 8-Under 9 | 15 minutes, no half-time | 50 minutes | 5 x 10 or 3 x 15 minutes |
| Under 10-Under 11 | 20 minutes | 60 minutes | 3 x 20 or 4 x 15 minutes |
| Under 12-Under 13 (9v9) | 70 minutes (2 x 35) | 70 minutes | One match |
- At Under 10 and 11, take a half-time break of no more than 5 minutes in any game longer than 15 minutes.
- At 9v9, half-time can't be longer than 15 minutes.
- A player must not go over their age group's maximum in any 24-hour period, which is why they can only play for one team per match day.
- Leagues and coaches should build suitable breaks between festival games.
Added 21 Oct 2026