COMPETITION RULES

The Competition Regulations & Playing Formats page is your central hub for all of Football Queensland's official rules, regulations and playing formats across the 2026 season.

Here you'll find downloadable documents covering the full spectrum of the game, from the FQ Advanced Leagues Rules of Competition (spanning NPL Queensland, FQPL and the FQ Academy) and the Statewide Rules of Competition, through to cup-specific regulations for the Kappa Queensland Cup, Kappa Pro Series and Metro League Cup.

Junior and grassroots participants are catered for with dedicated U12 and Coles MiniRoos playing formats, while futsal is covered by the F-League and Futsal State Titles rules. The page also houses key supporting resources such as the Roles and Responsibilities of Ground Officials and the current Fines & Penalties schedule.

Whether you're a club administrator, coach, referee, player or parent, this page gives you quick access to the latest official documentation you need to understand how competitions are run across Queensland.