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Small-sided football federation
Small side.
All India.
The Small Side All India Football Federation runs small-sided football across India: state leagues, national championships and a clear route from the local turf to the SSAIFF jersey.
- Member states
- 12
- 2026 age categories
- U-14 · U-17
- Players a side
- 5–8
- Next kick-off · Gurugram
- 16 Oct
Featured event
Rao Mahabir Singh Memorial
Small Side Invitational National Football Championships 2026
- Dates
- 16–18 October 2026
- Venue
- Prime Scholars International School, Sector-102, Gurugram
- Categories
- Under-14 Boys · Under-17 Boys
Kick-off in
Opening ceremony
16 Oct 2026 · 10:00 AM
Closing ceremony
18 Oct 2026 · 2:00 PM
The game
Fewer players.
More football.
Most football in India is already played five, six or seven a side. Smaller pitches, shorter matches and more touches for every player. SSAIFF gives that game proper rules, referees and competitions.
Authentic
The game as it is played on streets, school grounds and turfs across India.
Faster
Smaller pitches mean quicker transitions and non-stop end-to-end action.
Clean
Clear, simple rules with rolling substitutions and fair play at the core.
Shorter
Compact match times that fit around school, work and city life.
More action
More touches, more shots, more goals for every player on the pitch.
Always on
Leagues and tournaments running all year, in every state.
Player pathway
Street to SSAIFF jersey
Register locally. Compete nationally. Represent your country.
- 1
Player
Pick up the game in your neighbourhood, school or college.
- 2
Team
Form a squad and register it with your district association.
- 3
District
Play affiliated leagues and district championships.
- 4
State
Qualify for your state championship and state squads.
- 5
National
Represent your state at the SSAIFF National Championship.
- 6
International
Wear the SSAIFF jersey at continental and world small-sided events.
Competitions
Where we play
Clubs
SSAIFF National Championship
6-a-side · inter-state
SSAIFF Teams
SSAIFF Men's Team
International small-sided tournaments
SSAIFF Women's Team
Played alongside the men's programme
Asian Championship 2027
Host to be announced
Development
Men
Open category
Women
Open category
Youth pathways
U-12 · U-15 · U-18
Special Series
Corporate Cup
Inter-company 5-a-side
Masters
35+ veterans
Schools & Colleges
Series and invitationals
12 member states
State ranking
Member states ranked on their results at the National Championship and zonal cups.
Updated 30 September 2026
| Pos | State | Points share | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HRHaryana | 3,420 | |
| 2 | DLDelhi | 3,060 | |
| 3 | PBPunjab (Amritsar) | 2,875 | |
| 4 | GAGoa | 2,610 | |
| 5 | TGTelangana | 2,390 | |
| 6 | UPUttar Pradesh | 2,215 | |
| 7 | RJRajasthan | 2,040 | |
| 8 | ASAssam | 1,880 | |
| 9 | CHChandigarh | 1,725 | |
| 10 | UKUttarakhand | 1,560 | |
| 11 | SKSikkim | 1,410 | |
| 12 | IDRIndore | 1,290 |
Latest
News
Events · 13 Oct 2026
Rao Mahabir Singh Memorial Championships kick off in Gurugram this week
Under-14 and Under-17 boys' teams gather at Prime Scholars International School for three days of small-sided football, 16–18 October.
- Competitions · 10 Oct 2026National Championship 2026: online registrations opening soon
SSAIFF Teams · 02 Oct 2026SSAIFF women's squad announces selection camp
Development · 21 Sep 2026New youth pathway brings U-12, U-15 and U-18 leagues to 100 districts
Special Series · 12 Sep 2026Corporate Cup returns with record 120 company teams
From the touchline
Gallery
Football of the neighbourhood is back
Registrations for players, teams, clubs and state associations are opening soon.