How long are youth matches at each age group?

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Maximum match lengths from The FA's Standard Code of Rules (2026/27): Age group Format Max per game Max per player per day Under 7 3v3 10 minutes 60 minutes Under 8-Under 9 5v5 40 minutes 60 minutes Under 10-Under 11 7v7 50 minutes 90 minutes Under 12-Under 13 9v9 60 minutes 120 minutes Under 14-Under 15 11v11 70 minutes 150 minutes Under 16 11v11 80 minutes 150 minutes Under 17-Under 18 11v11 90 minutes 180 minutes Matches must have equal halves. The clubs can agree a shorter match with you before kick-off. Under 8 to Under 11 can be played in halves or quarters, as the league's rules say. Mini-soccer half-time should be no more than 5 minutes. In youth football, half-time is set by the league but can't exceed 15 minutes, and can only be changed with your consent. Start at the appointed time and report any late start to the league.

Age group	Format	Max per game	Max per player per day
Under 7	3v3	10 minutes	60 minutes
Under 8-Under 9	5v5	40 minutes	60 minutes
Under 10-Under 11	7v7	50 minutes	90 minutes
Under 12-Under 13	9v9	60 minutes	120 minutes
Under 14-Under 15	11v11	70 minutes	150 minutes
Under 16	11v11	80 minutes	150 minutes
Under 17-Under 18	11v11	90 minutes	180 minutes