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What is Futsal?

Futsal is the only FIFA and NZ Football approved version of five-aside football and the world’s fastest-growing indoor sport. Futsal is a small-sided  game played with a smaller low bounce ball, on a court without rebound walls or nets. It is a game that combines fun, creativity, speed, technique, teamwork and quick thinking. NZF Futsal has been designed to complement New Zealand Football’s existing programmes and promote and improve participation in football in New Zealand.  All you need is the right attitude, soft soled shoes, long socks & shin pads to play one of the fastest growing indoor sports in NZ.​​​​​​​

TERM 4 | 2026 - FUTSAL LEAGUES - (FULL INFORMATION BELOW)

Entry Fees | Venue

3v3 $100 per team.

5v5  $250 per team.

5-week competition. All matches will be played at TSB Stadium in New Plymouth on Wednesdays - there will be a number of teams required for the league to go ahead. 


GRADES & ELIGIBILITY FOR 2026 - All players should play in the correct grade. 


JUNIORS - MIXED
BELOW COMPETITIONS—teams can be made up of all male, all female, or a mixture.

FORMAT: 3 A SIDE (NO GOALIES) - 2 X 15MIN GAMES PER NIGHT ON SMALL HALF COURT WITH SMALL GOALS. TEAMS TO SUPPLY REFEREES     

U7 Grade (Born 2019-2021) 


​​​​​​​FORMAT: 5 A SIDE (INCLUDES GOALIES) - BASKETBALL COURT

8/9th Grade (Born 2017/2018) 

10-12th Grade (Born 2014-2016)

Dispensation:

  • As all grades are mixed, female players can play down one age group if they wish
  • Any other dispensation requests need to be in writing to michael@centralfootball.co.nz

- No winners will be recorded for junior grades.

YOUTH / SENIOR
​​​​​​​Note: There will be no grading for these competitions. Please enter your competition based off your estimated team ability.

YOUTH COMPETITIONS – where possible separate competitions for Male & Female. 

FORMAT: 5V5 WITH GOALIES – BASKETBALL COURT

Under 15 Male  â€“ (Born 2011/2012)

Under 15 Female – (Born 2011/2012) 


SENIOR COMPETITIONS – Seperate competitions for Male & Female

SENIOR WOMEN – Players need to be at least 14 years of age

SENIOR MEN – Players need to be at least 15 years of age 

SENIOR COMPETITIONS MIXED – teams can be made up of all male, all female or a mixture.


Entries close once maximum capacity is reached or 4th of October 2026.

These competitions are STRICTLY FIRST IN FIRST SERVE. We encourage teams to get your entries in as soon as possible.

Once entries full or closed - to add a team to waiting lists, please email michael@centralfootball.co.nz     


To register a teamhttps://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/525995

GET IN to Futsal

​​​​​​​Whether you're starting out or registering for a new competition, there's a place for you!​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Futsal is an all-inclusive, all-encompassing community game and with many opportunities to get involved as a player, coach, referee or administrator - you will be spoilt for choice.

We offer a number of programmes and competitions regardless of age, gender or ability allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy the fastest growing sport in New Zealand.

See for yourself what this fast-paced and exciting form of the game can offer, you won’t be disappointed!

For more information please contact Michael Reive | michael@centralfootball.co.nz