The game
Small side. Big game.
Fewer players, a smaller pitch, shorter matches and far more touches on the ball.
5v5
Format
6v6
Format
7v7
Format
8v8
Format
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.
Laws of the game
Key rules
- Players
- 5 to 8 per side, including goalkeeper
- Pitch
- Small artificial or natural turf, roughly 30–60 m long
- Match time
- Two short halves (format-dependent)
- Substitutions
- Rolling, unlimited
- Restarts
- Kick-ins and quick restarts keep the ball moving
- Officials
- SSAIFF-certified referees
Pathway
From street to SSAIFF jersey
- 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.