How long are games, and when is the season?
Rule- Scotland
- Scottish FA
- Scottish Youth FA
- Player Journey
- Small-sided games
- Born 2014-2020
- Ages 6-12
- 2026
- Parents
These are the Scottish FA's 2026 maximums. Leagues and festivals can play shorter games.
| Year of birth | Format | Max game length | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 4v4 | 10 minutes, with 5 minutes between games and up to 4 games an hour | March to November |
| 2018 | 5v5 | 20 minutes (2 x 10), with up to 3 x 15-minute or 2 x 20-minute games an hour | March to November |
| 2017 | 7v7 (first year) | 2 x 20 minutes, or 3 x 15 | March to November |
| 2016 | 7v7 | 2 x 25 minutes, or 3 x 15 | March to November |
| 2015 | 7v7, then 9v9 | 7v7: 2 x 25 or 3 x 15. 9v9: 2 x 30 | 7v7 March to May, 9v9 June 2026 to May 2027 |
| 2014 | 9v9 | 2 x 30 minutes, or 3 x 20 | March to June, then 11-a-side from May 2026 |
Half-time in 7v7 and 9v9 is 5 minutes. Team leaders can jointly agree to shorten a game for bad weather, a poor pitch or an obvious mismatch.
Added 21 Oct 2026