How long is a goalball game, and what happens if it is tied?
Rule- Canada
- Canadian Blind Sports
- IBSA Goalball
- Goalball
- Blind and low vision
- Para sport
- 2026
- Players
A game is two 12-minute halves with a 3-minute halftime break. A goal is worth one point.
IBSA's overview says tied games go to two three-minute golden-goal overtime periods, then penalty throws. A ten-goal difference in regulation ends the match under the mercy rule.
Sources: https://canadianblindsports.ca/goalball/about-the-game/ and https://ibsasport.org/sports/goalball/about/overview/
Added 25 Oct 2026