A place to play at different stages of the football journey.
The current Founding Competition runs from U6 to U20. Beyond it, the wider IPF Football Network keeps adult players and football professionals connected to future relevant pathways.
Founding Competition 2026–27
Mumbai · U6–U20 · November 2026–February 2027. Team and individual-player expressions of interest are open.
Have a team?
Academies, clubs and independent teams can enter through the team route while retaining their team identity, coach and development credit.
Team / Academy InterestNeed a team?
The IPF Open Player route is designed for individual players who need a pathway into a participating team or Open Team, subject to capacity and final rules.
Individual Player InterestThe platform does not end when a competition category does.
Players aged 21+ can register future playing interest while football professionals can join the wider network. Individual programmes will launch only when the relevant format, geography and operating structure are ready.
21+ Players
Register your playing experience, location and interests in future open-age, community or other relevant IPF football opportunities.
Join 21+ Player InterestWork in Football
Coaches, referees, managers, analysts, sports-science professionals, media creators and matchday operators can also register future interest.
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