Category: Team (Men & Women)
Description: The Football Tournament will be organised as part of Kurukshetra 2026 and will comprise of league matches which will move into knockouts conducted in accordance with official football regulations. Certified referees will oversee all matches to ensure adherence to safety and fairness standards.
Duration: 9 days
- Tournament Format
Men’s Tournament
- Format: League (16 Teams – 4 Groups)
- Match Duration: 60 minutes
- Team Size: 18 (11 players + 7 reserves)
- Max Entries Per Institution: 1
Women’s Tournament
- Format: League (4 Teams)
- Match Duration: 40 minutes
- Team Size: 18 (11 players + 7 reserves) [Subject to Change]
- Max Entries Per Institution: 1
- Registration Details
Men’s Tournament
- Registration Fee (Per Team): Rs 10,000
- Note – All registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Women’s Tournament
- Registration Fee (Per Team): Rs 4,000
- Note – All registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- Prize Structure
Men’s Tournament
- Winners Prize: Winner – Rs 40,000, 1st Runner Up – Rs 22,500 and 2nd Runner Up– Rs 10,000.
- Special Awards: No Awards
Women’s Tournament
- Winners Prize: Winner – Rs 15,000, 1st Runner Up – Rs 9,000 and 2nd Runner Up– Rs 4,000.
- Special Awards: No Awards
- Eligibility Criteria
Men’s Tournament
- Open To: Open to Universities only
- ID Card Requirement: If representing a college then Student College ID and Bonafide Certificate needed.
- Age Restrictions: Open
Women’s Tournament
- Open To: Open to Universities only (Subject to Change)
- ID Card Requirement: If representing a college then Student College ID and Bonafide Certificate needed.
- Age Restrictions: Open
- Match Rules
- Governing Rulebook Followed: IFAB Rule Book 2025-26 https://downloads.theifab.com/downloads/laws-of-the-game-2025-26-double-pages?l=en
Key Rules:
- If two teams end up with the same points after all games are played, then their goal difference will be checked, if the goal difference is also the same, the goals scored will be looked at, if goals scored are also the same, the goals against will be looked at, if that is also the same then we will look at yellow cards for each team, if that is the same, then red cards for each team. If everything mentioned above is the same, then we will have penalties to decide who qualifies (subject to change).
Off-Game Rules
Before the Game:
- Each team should report 45 minutes prior to their match.
- Any team showing up 10 mins late after the start time, will result in a walkover to the opponent team.
- No dissent by word or action will be tolerated against anyone.
- No player should be wearing glasses, please ensure the players wear contact lenses.
After the Game:
- After the match, the dug-out has to be vacated immediately.
- After the match, the field needs to be evacuated within 10 minutes.
Rules Regarding Documents
- Each player is expected to present a hard copy of their college identification/age proof each tournament day.
- Every player’s hard copy Original College Identification Card, Original Government ID and Bonafide Certificate proof are required.
- Each team’s Team Roster on College Letterhead has to be provided, signed by the concerned authorities.
- Not bringing or not presenting the hard copy of the IDs before the match will lead to disabling the player from participating.
- The team is required to bring the Fee Receipt for every match.
- If the team fails to show what’s mentioned above, the team/player will not be allowed to participate.
- Documents should be sent before the deadline given to them by the committee. Any requests for the change of the game should be made a week before the first matchday.
- Following the above rule, any request should be sent to the following mail: footballclub@flame.edu.in.
- Fixtures will be sent on time and are subject to change under the jurisdiction of the committee.
- In case of any disputes, the decision of the organizers of the tournament shall be considered final.
- Conduct & Discipline
- Reporting Time & Late Entry Rules: Each team should report 45 minutes prior to their match. Any team showing up 10 mins late after the start time, will result in a walkover to the opponent team.
- Permitted/Prohibited Behaviour: No dissent by word or action will be tolerated against anyone. No player should be wearing glasses, please ensure the players wear contact lenses.
- Warning, Penalty & Disqualification Criteria: No player can participate from two teams. Should this occur, it would lead to the disqualification of both teams.
- Equipment & Facilities
- Provided by FLAME Kurukshetra Organising Committee: FLAME Kurukshetra will provide match balls.
- To Be Brought by Participants: Each team has to get their personal kits.
- Gear Restrictions: It is highly imperative that your team follows the correct dress code as players may not be allowed to play in cases seen in inappropriate clothing, especially shoes.
- Please refer to the following image for permissible footwear:
- Refereeing & Decision Protocol
- Match Officials Present: Umpires
- Dispute Procedure: Umpires decision is final.
- Finality Clause: All decisions by the officials and FLAME Kurukshetra organising committee are final.
- Medical & Safety Guidelines
- On-Site Medical Support: A Physio with a basic Medical Kit will be available on the ground during the match at all times. Infirmary and Ambulance services are available in case of severe injuries.
- Contact Details
- Event POC Name & Number: Jonathan Mannila, +91 7977133189.