2026 Winter Futsal
📅 Dates: January 3– February 28, 2026
📍 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland
⚽ Ages: U-8 – U-19 (Boys & Girls)
🕒 Registration Deadline: December 15th
💳 Entry Fee: $675 – $775
⚽ Overview
The MDSL Winter Futsal League enters its 4th year, offering an exciting, fast-paced indoor futsal season for U-8 through High School boys and girls teams.
- Open to Classic and Travel-level teams
- 8 guaranteed games + playoffs
- Teams flighted by competitive level (Division 1, Division 2, etc.)
- Champion & Finalist medals awarded
Clubs registering 4 or more teams receive a $25 discount per team (select Check/MO in GotSport to receive an invoice with the discounted rate).
All fees must be paid in full by December 15, 2025.
💰 Age Groups, Formats & Fees
| Age Group | Birth Year | Format | Max Roster | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-8 | 2018 | 5v5 | 12 | $675 |
| U-9 | 2017 | 5v5 | 12 | $675 |
| U-10 | 2016 | 5v5 | 12 | $675 |
| U-11 | 2015 | 5v5 | 12 | $675 |
| U-12 | 2014 | 5v5 | 12 | $675 |
| U-13 | 2013 | 5v5 | 14 | $775 |
| U-14 | 2012 | 5v5 | 14 | $775 |
| U-15 | 2011 | 5v5 | 14 | $775 |
| U-16/17 | 2009–2010 | 5v5 | 14 | $775 |
| High School Division | 2007–2008 | 5v5 | 14 | $775 |
Teams are encouraged to consider two entries if rosters exceed 12–14 players to ensure adequate playing time.
📋 Roster & Eligibility
- Travel teams: Must upload an approved state roster in GotSport.
- Classic teams: Must submit:
- Player birth certificates
- Liability waivers
- MDSL roster (if not part of another Classic league)
- Mixed-club teams: Follow Classic team documentation rules.
- Roster freeze: After Game #3
🗓️ Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | December 15, 2025 |
| Division Structure Released | December 16, 2025 |
| Tentative Schedule Released | December 19, 2025 |
| De-conflict Deadline | December 21, 2025 |
| Master Schedule Released | December 22, 2025 |
| Season Begins | January 3, 2026 |
| Season Ends | February 21, 2026 (Make-up: Feb 28–Mar 1) |
🗓️ Matchday Calendar
| Week | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Jan 3–4 | Opening weekend |
| Week 2 | Jan 10–11 | Regular season |
| Week 3 | Jan 17–18 | Regular season |
| Week 4 | Jan 24–25 | Regular season |
| Week 5 | Jan 31–Feb 1 | Regular season |
| Week 6 | Feb 7–8 | Regular season |
| Week 7 | Feb 14–15 | Playoffs |
| Week 8 | Feb 21–22 | Playoffs |
| Week 9 | Feb 28–Mar 1 | Make-up weekend |
Games may be scheduled 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., primarily on Saturdays & Sundays.
Friday games may be added for make-ups.
Some doubleheaders may occur based on coach conflicts, referees, and facility availability.
🧩 Scheduling & Conflicts
- Conflict requests must be emailed during registration to:
📧 Justin Reid, League Director of Futsal — jreid@mdslsoccer.com - No schedule changes after December 21, 2025.
- MDSL reserves the right to adjust divisions based on team registration numbers.
🏅 League Features
- 8-game guarantee (including playoffs)
- Centralized scheduling via GotSport
- Standard futsal rules (5v5 format)
- Two-referee system for U-13 & older
- League administration, insurance, and facility management included
🌤️ Weather Policy
Inclement weather or school closures may require schedule adjustments. MDSL will make every effort to reschedule all affected matches, which may include doubleheaders or Friday games.