30-minute matches

Games are played in two 15-minute halves with no break for half-time. The 15 minutes per half represents actual playing time.

Rolling substitutions

Each team starts with one goalkeeper and five outfield players on the pitch. Over the course of the 30 minutes, up to four additional players may be used and these can be substituted on and off an unlimited amount of times. A further feature of futsal is that changes can be made without stopping the game. Substitutions must take place in the clearly designated substitution zone. 

Mixed Teams:

Each Mixed team must have a minimum of two (2) female players on the pitch at all times.

Sanctions

If a player commits a foul, the referee can decide to award either a direct or indirect free-kick, or a penalty if the foul took place inside the penalty area. Just like in football, yellow and red cards can be issued in futsal. If a player is shown a red card he/she can be replaced on the pitch by a substitute after a mandatory two-minute time penalty that always follows a red card. If the penalized team concedes a goal during this time, a substitute may enter the pitch before the two-minute penalty has been completed.

Foul language, arguing, and overly aggressive play will not be tolerated.

All games will be refereed and referee decisions are final.