Football tournaments for U9

U9 is the age group that takes the leap to 7v7 – a format that introduces far more team tactics and positional play. Children born in 2018 in the current season begin playing on larger pitches with more players and experience more complex football. Age groups move up on 1 August each year.

Find U9 tournaments on Matchbase – from local summer competitions to large regional cups. U9 tournaments are always full of energy, commitment and great football experiences for the whole team.

The transition from 5v5 to 7v7 at U9 is a significant developmental step in a young footballer's career. The pitch becomes larger, there are more players on each team, and the tactical complexity increases markedly. The positions of defence, midfield and attack are now defined, and the coaches' tactical work begins to genuinely influence the match. U9 tournaments are typically more competitive than U8 and feature stronger team play.

• 7v7 format – 6 outfield players + goalkeeper, a full team formation
• Larger pitch – typically 55×37 metres, closer to real football
• Group play and final – most U9 tournaments have a knockout round
• Match time: Typically 2×15 minutes per match
• Level division: Many tournaments have A and B divisions for fair competition

• U9 tournaments in Zealand
• U8 tournaments
• U10 tournaments
• Indoor U9 tournaments