Regulations
The essentials every team should know before entering. The full regulations, with match lengths and the schedule, are published once entries close.
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Age groups
Five age groups from U-8 to U-12: players born in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. A player may play in their own birth-year group or in an older one.
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Match formats
The younger groups play 5v5, the older ones 8v8. Match length and the exact format for each group are set in the full regulations.
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Squad
Up to 14 players and two team officials per entry. Substitutions are unlimited and rolling, so every player gets minutes on the pitch.
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Tournament system
A group stage first, then the play-off. A draw in the play-off is decided by a penalty shoot-out. Groups are drawn after entries close.
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Documents
Each player's passport or ID card is checked at accreditation before the team's first match. No document — no match.
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Insurance and medical care
Every participant needs valid travel and sports insurance. Medical staff are on duty at the venues for the whole tournament.
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Fair play
Respect for opponents, referees and spectators comes first. The referee's decision on the pitch is final, and coaches answer for the behaviour of their team and supporters.
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Awards
Cups and medals for the prize-winners in every age group, plus individual prizes: best player, best goalkeeper and top scorer.
Tournament info
Kings Cup 2027
23 – 25 April 2027
City
Tallinn
Country
Estonia
Age groups
U-12 · U-11 · U-10 · U-9 · U-8
Match format
5×5 · 8×8
Teams
3
Status
Registration open
