Guides & articles

• What is 3v3 football?

  Guide · 4 min

  3v3 football is a format with three players per team on a small pitch – no goalkeeper, no offside rule, and a focus on ball touches and fun. It's the ideal introduction to tournament football for the very youngest and is used mainly for U5 and U6 across Denmark.

• What is 5v5 football?

  Guide · 4 min

  5v5 football is the format that introduces real team football to U7 and U8 in Denmark. With five players per side, a medium-sized pitch and a full goalkeeper, children begin to learn positions, team tactics and combination play – all while still getting plenty of ball contact.

• Guide to U8 football tournaments

  Guide · 6 min

  For many teams a U8 tournament is one of the absolute highlights of the season. A whole day of matches, new opponents and community – for players and parents alike. But what can you expect, and how do you prepare the team? This guide gives you the answers to everything worth knowing about U8 tournaments.

• How to organise a youth football tournament

  Organiser guide · 8 min

  Organising a successful youth football tournament takes planning, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. With the right tools and this guide, you'll be well equipped to create a tournament that teams and families will remember. Here is the complete guide to organising your first youth tournament.

• Guide to youth football U6-U10

  Guide · 7 min

  Youth football in Denmark is structured into age groups from U5 to U10, with formats carefully tailored to children's motor and cognitive development. This guide gives you an overview of each age stage – from the first ball touches at U6 to the tactical game at U10.

• Indoor tournaments for children

  Guide · 5 min

  Indoor football tournaments are the winter season's answer to the outdoor summer tournaments – and for many teams they are the most intense and developmental match days of the year. In gyms and sports halls the game is faster, tighter and far more demanding on technique and decision-making.

• How to find training tournaments

  Guide · 4 min

  Finding the right training tournaments for your team takes an overview and the right search tools. Here is a guide to finding and choosing the best tournaments for your team – whatever the age group, level and geographic location.

• Football tournament checklist

  Practical guide · 5 min

  Good preparation makes the tournament day far more manageable and fun. Here is the complete checklist of what you – as coach, team and parents – need to remember for a football tournament, from the week before to the day itself.

• What is 7v7 football?

  Guide · 4 min

  7v7 football is the format where real team tactics truly begin. With seven players per team – six outfield players and a goalkeeper – on a larger pitch, U9 and U10 players learn positions, combination play and strategy. It's the natural next step after 5v5.

• Guide to outdoor football tournaments

  Guide · 5 min

  Outdoor football tournaments and summer cups are the classic of Danish youth football. Warm days on grass or artificial turf, spectators along the pitch and a full day of football – these are experiences players remember for the rest of their lives. Here is the guide to getting the most out of the outdoor season.

• How to choose the right football tournament

  Guide · 5 min

  There are hundreds of football tournaments in Denmark – but which one suits your team? The right choice is about more than the date. Age group, format, level, distance and price all play a part. Here is the guide to choosing the tournament that gives the team the best experience.

• How much does a football tournament cost?

  Guide · 4 min

  The price of a football tournament varies a great deal – from free local friendly tournaments to large cups costing several hundred kroner per team. Here you get an overview of what it typically costs to take part, what the price covers, and how to find tournaments that suit the club's budget.

• Rules of youth football

  Guide · 6 min

  Youth football is played in different formats adapted to children's age and development. The rules change from 3v3 for the youngest to 7v7 for U9–U10. Here you get a complete overview of the rules in each format – the number of players, pitch size, offside and DBU's recommendations.

• Guide to U10 football tournaments

  Guide · 6 min

  U10 is the year where football really becomes tactical. Players now master 7v7, understand positions and can read the game. A U10 tournament is a whole day of higher-level matches, more competition and plenty of community. Here is everything coaches and parents should know.