What is U6 in football?

U6 refers to footballers under 6 years old. In Danish football this is typically children aged 5–6 playing their first tournaments.

What is the format for U6 tournaments?

U6 plays 3v3 on a very small pitch without a goalkeeper. This gives every player plenty of ball touches and keeps them active throughout the match.

Are U6 tournaments table-free?

Most U6 tournaments are without tables or scoring. The focus is on participation, movement and creating a love of football.

What should my child bring to a U6 tournament?

Football boots (ideally short studs or all-round boots), a sports kit, a water bottle and a snack. Keep it simple – it's the child who should have fun.

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What defines a U6 tournament?

U6 are the very youngest footballers – children born in 2021 in the current season. Age groups move up on 1 August each year. Tournaments for U6 are always played in a 3v3 format on a small pitch, so every child is involved in the game the whole time and gets plenty of contact with the ball. It's not about winning, but about loving football from the very first moment.

Find U6 tournaments all over Denmark on Matchbase. Tournaments for this age group are designed to create safe and positive experiences. No tables, plenty of activity, and parents cheering from the touchline.

What happens at a U6 tournament?

A U6 tournament is one of the most charming experiences in Danish youth football. The children – typically 5–6 years old – turn up in team kit and play 3v3 on tiny pitches. Matches last 6–8 minutes, and there are short breaks for water and a snack. There are no tables and no scoring – the focus is purely on every child having fun and getting plenty of time with the ball. Parents and grandparents cheer from the touchline.

What you need to know about 3v3 for U6

3 players per team – no goalkeeper in most U6 tournaments
Small pitch – typically 20×14 metres, suited to children's movement patterns
No offside – no complex rules that stop the game
Short matches – 6–10 minutes keeps their attention
No league table – participation and joy ahead of results

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Why Matchbase for U6 tournaments?

Plenty of ball contact

The 3v3 format ensures every child is involved in the game throughout the whole match.

Safe environment

U6 tournaments are designed to create positive first tournament experiences for the youngest players.

Short and manageable

U6 tournaments are tailored to children's attention spans with short matches and good breaks.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to what coaches and parents ask most often.

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