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 – 5v5 – 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 1 | 2026 - FUTSAL LEAGUES - REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Entry Fees | Venue

Entry Fee: 

$370.00 per 5v5 team

$140.00 per 3v3 team

7-week competition. All matches will be played at Pettigrew Green Arena on either Mondays (starting 16th February) or Fridays (starting 13th February).

GRADES & ELIGIBILITY FOR 2026

All players should play in the correct grade. Grades are determined by birth year.

JUNIORS – MIXED

3-A-Side Format

(No goalies) — 2 x 15 min games per night on a small half court with small goals.Teams must supply referees.

• 5th Grade (Born 2021) — Monday

• 6th Grade (Born 2020) — Monday

• 7th Grade (Born 2019) — Monday
  
  

5-A-Side Format

(Includes goalies) — Basketball court.

• 8th Grade (Born 2018) — Friday

• 9th Grade (Born 2017) — Friday

• 10th Grade (Born 2016) — Monday

• 11th Grade (Born 2015) — Monday

• 12th Grade (Born 2014) — Monday

• 13th Grade (Born 2013) — Friday

Dispensation

• Female players may play down one grade if they wish (5th–13th Grade only).

• Any other dispensation requests must be emailed to dana@centralfootball.co.nz.
  
  

Grading Games (Juniors Only)

• Where numbers allow, teams will play three grading games to ensure balanced competition.

• Scores will be recorded during grading rounds.

• After grading, no winners will be recorded for junior grades.

• Note: If a night becomes over- or under-subscribed, playing days may be adjusted for some competitions.

YOUTH / SENIOR

No grading for these competitions. Please enter based on estimated team ability.

5v5 Format

(With goalies) — Basketball court.

Youth Competitions

Separate competitions for male and female.

• Under 15 Male, three divisions offered  (Born 2011/2012) — Friday

• Under 15 Female (Born 2011/2012) — Monday
  
  

Senior Competitions

Separate male and female competitions.

• Senior Women — Minimum age 14 (Monday)

• Senior Men — Minimum age 15, three divisions offered (Friday)
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Senior Mixed Competition

Teams can be all male, all female, or mixed.

• Senior Social — Minimum age 15 (Monday)

Entries

Entries close once maximum capacity is reached or 5th of February 2026 — whichever comes first.

Competitions are strictly first in, first served, so we encourage teams to enter early. To join a waiting list once entries are full or closed, email danah@centralfootball.co.nz.

Entry form - https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/392257

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 Operations Administrator Dana Herbison | danah@centralfootball.co.nz