How long is a game, and how many players are on the field?
Rule- UK
- UK Ultimate
- WFDF Rules 2025-2028
- Club ultimate
- Open age
- 2026
- Players
Under Rules 4 and 5 of the WFDF Rules of Ultimate 2025-2028:
- A game is won by the first team to 15 goals.
- Half time comes when a team first scores 8 goals.
- After each goal, teams swap ends, and the team that scored pulls next.
- Each team has a maximum of 7 and a minimum of 5 players on the field for each point.
- Teams can make unlimited substitutions after a goal, before signalling ready for the pull. During a point, a player can be substituted after an injury or because of illegal or faulty equipment, and the opposition may then substitute one player too.
- Each team designates a captain and a spirit captain.
The rules allow variations for particular competitions, so a tournament can set its own game length and time caps.
Updated 21 Oct 2026