Team Sportia Cup follows the Swedish Football Association's game format rules to ensure a uniform and fair competition experience. Our goal is for the cup to be fun, easy, and smooth for everyone involved. Below, you'll find the most important rules and adjustments we make to ensure the best possible execution of the cup.

For the rules regarding 11 vs 11 football, we refer to the "Football Rules." The document is available at the following address: http://fogis.se/domare/regelsupporten/

A player is in an offside position if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last opponent when the ball is played. This applies only to players in the attacking half who are actively involved in the play.

In 2020, a simplified procedure was introduced for restarting play after goal kicks and free kicks in the defending penalty area. This means the ball no longer needs to leave the penalty area to be considered in play.

Goal Kick: The ball must be stationary at any location within the penalty area. The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves. Opponents must be at least 9 meters away from the ball.

Penalty Kick Distance:
9 meters

If the recommended goal size is not available, penalties are taken from:
7 meters for a 5 x 2 m goal for U13
11 meters for a 7.32 x 2.44 m goal for U14

When a goalkeeper takes a goal kick or catches the ball in play, the opposing team must retreat to the retreat line and stay there until the ball has left the goalkeeper's hands or feet. When a goal kick is awarded after the ball has crossed the goal line, the ball is in play when the goalkeeper rolls or throws it out. The goalkeeper may also place the ball on the ground and pass it with their feet.

In 2020, a simplified procedure was introduced for restarting play after goal kicks and free kicks in the defending penalty area. This means the ball no longer needs to leave the penalty area to be considered in play.

A yellow card results in a 5-minute penalty for the player, and the penalized player may be replaced by another player during the penalty time.

If a team is trailing by four goals or more, they are allowed to play with 8 players until the score is even.

When a goalkeeper takes a goal kick or catches the ball in play, the opposing team must retreat to their own half (retreat line) and remain there until the ball has left the goalkeeper’s hands. Play is restarted when the goalkeeper rolls the ball out or places it on the ground and passes it along the ground.

Set Pieces (kick-off, throw-ins, corner kicks, free kicks): All set pieces are started by dribbling or passing the ball along the ground. The distance must be at least five meters. All set pieces are indirect (they cannot be shot directly at goal). Penalties and throw-ins are not applied.

Yellow and red cards are not used. In the event of inappropriate behavior, the player may be substituted by another player.

If a team is trailing by four goals or more, they are allowed to play with 6 players until the score is even.

Set Pieces (kick-off, throw-ins, corner kicks, free kicks): All set pieces are started by dribbling or passing the ball along the ground. The distance must always be three meters. All set pieces are indirect (they cannot be shot directly at goal).

Penalties and throw-ins are not applied. Yellow and red cards are not used. In the event of inappropriate behavior, the player may be substituted by another player.

If a team is trailing by four goals or more, they are allowed to play with 4 players until the score is even.