Welcome to the 2025–2026 Winter Futsal League, Northeast Arkansas's premiere winter futsal experience! Hosted by Premiere Training Academy, this league offers a dynamic, fast-paced indoor environment where players sharpen their footwork, boost their technical skills, and compete in a fun yet structured setting. Whether you're a club team looking to stay sharp in the off-season or a developmental group aiming for growth, this futsal league is built to elevate your game.
League Schedule
Dates: Saturdays only — from December 6, 2025, to February 21, 2026
Game Times: Between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Breaks: No games on December 27 (Christmas break) or February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
Format
6 Regular Season Games
12/6 Week #1
12/13 Week #2
12/20 Week #3
12/27 NO GAME FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK
1/3 Week #4
1/10 Week #5
1/17 NO GAME DUE TO VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
1/24 Week #6
2 Playoff Weeks:
• 1/31 Playoff Tournament Week- Top 8 teams in each division
• Feb 21: Championship & 3rd Place Match
Divisions
Teams will be grouped by birth year into the following competitive divisions:
U7–U8
U9–U10
U11–U12
U13–U14
No high school or adult divisions. Youth-focused competition only.
Game Format
Roster Size: Maximum of 10 players per team
On-Court Play: 4 field players + 1 goalkeeper (5 total on court)
Match Duration:
• Two 10-minute halves
• 3-minute halftime
Substitutions: Unlimited and “on-the-fly”
Registration & Fees
Team Fee: $300
Early Bird Discount: $275 (Save $25 by registering early before November 1st with code PTAEARLY)
Important: Team registration only — no individual sign-ups.
Spots are limited to only 40–50 teams across all divisions, so early registration is highly encouraged to secure your place.
Rules Overview
Restarts: Kick-ins only (no throw-ins), 4-second restart limit
Goalkeeper: 4-second possession limit, no punts or drop kicks
Fouls:
• Each team allowed 5 fouls per half
• After 5 fouls → Opponent is awarded a 10m direct free kick
Playoff Tiebreaker:
• 2 x 3-minute overtime periods
• If still tied → Penalty kicks (3 per side, then sudden death)
Tournament Overview
The top 8 teams from each Division will make the Tournament
Team 1 plays team 8= winner advances and plays again that day
Team 2 Plays Team 7= Winner Advances and plays again that day
Team 3 Plays Team 6= Winner Advances and plays again that day
Team 4 plays Team 5= Winner advances and plays again that day
Ties will result in a PK shoutout
Regular season tournament placing will be decided by head-to-head match, then point differential, then goals scored, then goals allowed, then highest ranked win, and last resort coin flip
All regular-season rules apply to tournament play
Code of Conduct
Coaches
Set the tone for sportsmanship
No referee intimidation
Promote fair, respectful competition
Players
Play fair
No taunting or unsportsmanlike behavior
Respect teammates, opponents, and officials
Spectators
Positive cheering only
No sideline coaching
Absolutely no harassment of players or referees