Age groups
nine age groups at the German Football Festival 2021
Age groups
nine age groups at the German Football Festival 2021
- 4 age groups for girls teams
- 5 age groups for boys teams
- up to 24 teams per age group
- 4 age groups for girls teams
- 5 age groups for boys teams
- up to 24 teams per age group

Age groups for female Teams
U12/U13 (2008 & younger)
8 + 1 - small field
more than 15 starting slots
U14/U15 (2006 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
U16/U17 (2004 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
U18/U19 (2002 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots

Age groups for male Teams
U10/U11 (2010 & younger)
6 + 1 - small field
more than 15 starting slots
U12/U13 (2008 & younger)
8 + 1 - small field
more than 15 starting slots
U14/U15 (2006 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
U16/U17 (2004 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
U18/U19 (2002 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
General information
- there is no limit of players per team
- the match time will be 2x 20 minutes
- every team will have at least 6 games
- every team has to fill out a players list before the tournament starts
Rules for dispensation players
- U10/U11: one player is permitted to be one year older than the age group allows
- U12/U13 – U18/U19: two players are permitted to be one year older than the age group allows
- younger players than the age group are always allowed to play

Save a slot in your age group and ask for more details
and prices by clicking the button below.
and prices by clicking the button below.
Futher information about the tournament:

The experience
The GFF is awaiting you with more than 150 other teams from 15 different countries. Be part of this colorful festival and spend 5 days of football, fun & activities.
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Schedule
You can look forward to five days of German Football Festival: three days of matches, an exciting supporting programme and free time to explore the region. You won't get bored here!
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Tournament rules
Read the tournament rules to find out more about how the GFF is run, learn more about the age groups, the playing time or other important information in advance.
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Age groups
Age groups for female Teams

U12/U13 (2008 & younger)
8 + 1 - small field
more than 15 starting slots
U14/U15 (2006 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
U16/U17 (2004 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
U18/U19 (2002 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
Age groups for male Teams

U10/U11 (2010 & younger)
6 + 1 - small field
more than 15 starting slots
U12/U13 (2008 & younger)
8 + 1 - small field
more than 15 starting slots
U14/U15 (2006 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
U16/U17 (2004 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
U18/U19 (2002 & younger)
10 + 1 - 11 a-side
more than 15 starting slots
General information
- there is no limit of players per team
- the match time will be 2x 20 minutes
- every team will have at least 6 games
- every team has to fill out a players list before the tournament starts
Rules for
dispensation players
- U10/U11: one player is permitted to be one year older than the age group allows
- U12/U13 – U18/U19: two players are permitted to be one year older than the age group allows
- younger players than the age group are always allowed to play

Save a slot in your age group and ask for more details and prices by clicking the button below.