In this section you will find the rules and regulations governing all Footy Japan Competitions.

All teams and players are responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with these rules.

Footy Japan Competitions follows the FIFA Laws of the Game, except where specific modifications are outlined in our Competition Rules.

All competitions are organised and governed by Footy Japan Competitions under the authority of Footy Japan K.K.

HOW OUR COMPETITIONS WORK

Footy Japan Competitions provides structured football competitions for the international community in Japan.

Our competitions are built on the principles of:

• Fair play

• Organisation

• Respect for all participants

Teams are responsible for:

• registering eligible players

• meeting scheduling and administrative requirements

• communicating through team representatives

• respecting referees, opponents, and venues

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

All competitions are governed by the following documents:

• Competition Handbook : Overview of competitions and team responsibilities

• Competition Rules : Match rules and formats (11-a-side and 7-a-side)

• Competition Regulations : Scheduling, registration, and administration

• Disciplinary Code : Player conduct, suspensions, and sanctions

• Financial Regulations : Fees, payments, and penalties

• Liability & Risk Disclaimer : Participation at own risk

COMPETITION-SPECIFIC RULES

The Tokyo Metropolis League & Footy Japan Cup

Footy Japan 7s Tournaments 

Samurai 7s Masters

FIFA Laws of the Game