League Rules & Regulations
Official rules for Liga Leones Negros — 2026 / 2027 season
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Below are the key highlights from the official rulebook. Download the full rules document at the bottom of this page for complete details.
01
Player Eligibility
- ▸Must be at least 18 years old with a valid LNL player card
- ▸Name must appear on the match roster before play begins
- ▸Rosters are limited to 20 players per match
- ▸Must check in or play in 5 matches to be eligible for the championship
- ▸A player may not play for two teams in the same division within a 5-day period
02
Registration
- ▸Register at the La Liga Leones Negros website
- ▸Applications and fees are due by the board-set deadline each registration window
- ▸$100 late fee for applications received after the deadline
- ▸Teams not fully paid by the deadline will not be scheduled for that season
- ▸New player cards require proof of identity; no player may hold more than one card
03
Uniforms
- ▸All players must wear numbered shirts, shorts, and socks
- ▸No two players may wear the same number
- ▸$5.00 fine per unnumbered shirt — tape is not acceptable as numbering
- ▸Home team must change to alternate kit if colors conflict with visiting team
- ▸Failure of the home team to change is grounds for forfeiture
04
Match Rules
- ▸15-minute grace period to assemble the minimum of 7 players
- ▸Unlimited substitutions allowed at any dead ball situation
- ▸Rosters must be submitted to the referee before the match
- ▸Premier teams must have a designated captain wearing an armband at all times
- ▸Hydration breaks (max 2 min) may be added in extreme weather — they do not extend halves
05
Discipline
- ▸Red card = minimum 1 match week suspension; exact penalty set by judiciary officer
- ▸Suspensions carry over if the team has a bye, and across seasons if needed
- ▸Yellow card = 1 penalty point; Red card = 2 penalty points
- ▸Premier division: 25-point limit before a $400 fine
- ▸All other divisions: 15-point limit before a $400 fine
06
Scoring & Standings
- ▸Win = 3 points · Tie = 1 point · Loss = 0 points
- ▸Forfeit recorded as a 1-0 win for the non-forfeiting team (no goal credit awarded)
- ▸Maximum goal differential counted per match is 3
- ▸Tiebreakers (in order): wins by forfeit excluded, goal differential, most goals for, head-to-head
- ▸Cross-over matches count as a 1-0 win for both teams regardless of score
07
Divisions
- ▸Open Division: 18+ years of age
- ▸Over 30, Over 40, Over 50, Over 60, and Over 65 Divisions available
- ▸No slide tackles allowed in Over 40, 50, 60, or 65 divisions
- ▸Slide tackle infractions result in a direct free kick; reckless or forceful tackles earn a card
- ▸Over 60 division: the 5-day double-registration restriction (Rule 5E) does not apply
Downloads
Official documents for players, managers, and referees.
Rules adopted by La Liga Leones Negros. Information provided in good faith — refer to the full rulebook or contact league administration for authoritative guidance.