Buncombe County Sports Park
April 4, 2026
MEN’S PREMIER CUP
Join the ultimate 8v8 soccer showcase at Futbol828 Premier Cup.
Compete against top teams, win cash prizes, and experience a tournament built for real competitors.
Tournament Information
Groups & Schedule
Rules & Guidelines
Match Format
Duration: Two 25-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.
Forfeits: Teams have a 10-minute grace period from the scheduled kickoff before an automatic forfeit is declared.
Rosters & Uniforms
Roster Deadline: Must be finalized the day before the tournament. No exceptions.
Uniforms: All players on the field must wear matching team kits.
Gameplay Essentials
Offsides: There are no offsides.
Restarts: Kick-ins only (no throw-ins).
Equipment: Teams must provide their own game balls.
Substitutions: Unlimited, but require referee notification. Subs occur on goal kicks, kick-ins, after goals, at halftime, or during yellow card/injury timeouts.
Scoring & Standings
Point System: 3 points for a win; 0 for a loss.
No Ties: Games tied at regulation go to a 1-on-1 shootout (Attacker vs. GK) with an 8-second shot clock.
Tie-Breakers: 1. Head-to-Head | 2. Goal Differential.
Weather & Conduct
Spectators: Managers and captains are responsible for the conduct of their fans.
Inclement Weather: Play continues unless lightning is present.
Shortened Games: Matches terminated after the first half due to weather are considered official; the current score will stand.
