How long are games, and how many can my child play in a day?
Rule- Canada
- Canada Soccer
- Grassroots Standards
- Grassroots soccer
- U6-U9
- 2026
- Parents
From the Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards:
| U6-U7 | U8-U9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum match length | 30 minutes (2 x 15, or 4 x 7.5) | 40 minutes (2 x 20, or 4 x 10) |
| Maximum match time per player per day | 60 minutes | 80 minutes |
The minimum rest between matches is the duration of one match. Rest time is counted from the end of one match, including any additional time or penalty kicks, to the start of the next.
Source: Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards (https://canadasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-CS-GrassrootsStandards-EN_final91.pdf)
Added 25 Oct 2026