Inter Cup 3.-4.10.2026

Participation

The participation fee is €260 per team (Early Bird until June 14), after which the fee is €290 per team.
An invoice will be sent electronically after registration (payment term: 14 days).

Note: The 2014 competitive category is played as an invitation-only tournament.

Matches

The tournament is played in an 8v8 format, with a match duration of 1 × 25 minutes.

Offside rule:
– 2014 categories: halfway line offside
– 2015–2016 categories: offside area (aligned with the penalty area extended to the sidelines)

The tournament consists of a group stage followed by placement matches.
Tied placement matches are decided by a penalty shootout (3 players per team).

Gameplay

– No yellow or red cards are issued
– The referee may remove a player for serious misconduct
– The team may continue with a full lineup (replacement allowed)
– Maximum of 2 over-age players per team (only 1 on the field at a time)
– Unlimited rolling substitutions

Practical Information

Teams must update their rosters in the GRO registration system before their first match.

Teams should primarily use their own kits. If teams have similar colors, the away team must change shirts or use bibs.

Meals are organized near the playing fields in the Kupittaa area.
More detailed information (schedule, pricing, menus) will be published later.

Awards

The tournament concludes with an award ceremony at Veritas Stadium.

– Trophy for the winner
– Medals for the top three teams

INTER CUP 2026 – FULL RULES

Match Duration

Each match lasts 1 × 25 minutes.

Format

8v8

Offside Rule

– 2014 categories: halfway line offside
– 2015–2016 categories: offside area (penalty area extended to the sidelines)

Disciplinary Rules

No yellow or red cards are issued during the tournament.

However, if a player commits an offense that would normally result in a red card, the referee will inform the coach and the player will be removed from that match.

The team may substitute the player, meaning teams do not have to continue with fewer players.

Players and Substitutions

– Finnish FA age group rules apply
– Maximum of 2 over-age players per team (max. 1 year older)
– Only 1 over-age player allowed on the field at a time
– Unlimited rolling substitutions

Kits

Teams should primarily use their own kits.

If teams have similar colors, the away team must change kits or wear bibs.

Competition Format

Match schedules and playoffs are determined by the competition system.

Points in Group Stage

– Win: 3 points
– Draw: 1 point
– Loss: 0 points

Ranking Criteria (if teams are tied):

1. Points
2. Head-to-head points
3. Head-to-head goal difference
4. Head-to-head goals scored
5. Overall goal difference
6. Overall goals scored
7. Drawing of lots

Placement Matches

If a placement match ends in a draw, the winner is decided by a penalty shootout (3 players per team).

Rules

The tournament follows the official rules of the Finnish Football Association for the respective age groups.

Refereeing

The referee’s decisions are final.

Awards

Awards are presented at Veritas Stadium (East Stand / Olympic Stand area).

– Trophy for the winner
– Medals for the top three teams