How long is a soccer game? 6v6, 7v7, futsal, and 11v11
How long is a soccer game? 90 minutes at 11v11. In 6v6, 7v7, and futsal rec leagues: typical game length, halftime, and field slots.
By Dawid Pątko • 22.10.2026
Blog
League organization
19 min
How to run a one-day soccer tournament: schedule, rules, and entry fees
How to run a one-day soccer tournament: flyer, field permit, entry fee math, one-page rules, and a 12-team schedule, hour by hour.
By Dawid Pątko • 19.10.2026
League organization
17 min
Tournament format by number of teams: how to set up 4 to 16 teams
Tournament format for 4 to 16 teams: which groups and knockouts to use, how many games, guaranteed games per team and field time.
By Dawid Pątko • 09.10.2026
League organization
14 min
Amateur soccer league budget: what it costs and what to charge teams
Amateur soccer league budget: field rental and referee costs, three fee models, and what to charge a ten-team league each season.
By Dawid Pątko • 01.10.2026
League organization
10 min
Planning a league season: how many teams, rounds, and weeks
Planning a league season: formulas for matches and rounds, a table for 6-20 teams, and how many teams fit your available field hours.
By Dawid Pątko • 29.09.2026
League organization
10 min
Referees in an amateur league: where to find them, what to pay, and who enters the results
Referees in an amateur league: when you need one, what to pay, where to find them, and who enters the result in the standings.
By Dawid Pątko • 28.09.2026
League organization
12 min
Amateur soccer league rulebook: 10 decisions you need to make before the season
An amateur soccer league rulebook: 10 decisions to make before the season – entries, cards, standings order, forfeits and what not to include.
By Dawid Pątko • 24.09.2026
League organization
14 min
Forfeits in an amateur soccer league: what to do when a team doesn't show or quits
Forfeits in amateur soccer: three situations to tell apart, what score to record, and what to do with the matches of a team that withdraws.
By Dawid Pątko • 23.09.2026
League organization
12 min
Double elimination in soccer: how the losers bracket works
Double elimination explained for soccer organizers: how the losers bracket works, worked brackets for 4-8 teams and the 2N-2 match formula.
By Dawid Pątko • 18.08.2026