Amateur football tournament Prague's Barrel

Prague’s Barrel is an international football tournament for amateurs and hobby teams who want to spend four unforgettable days full of sport, friendship and fun in Prague. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors or friends lacing up for the first time, you’re welcome here. Our package includes accommodation, local transfers, full board, tournament entry and unlimited open-tap beer at all official events. With more than 30 years of experience (see all results), we handle the logistics so you can focus on great matches and great memories.

Why teams choose Prague’s Barrel

Perfect for amateur & hobby teams: inclusive format, friendly vibe, fair play first.
Prague is beautiful & easy to reach: play by day, explore by night.
We take care of everything: accommodation, meals, transfers, and on-site support.
Unlimited beer & social programme: dinner in typical Czech restaurant, boat dinner, parties, and time for sightseeing.
Decades of experience: trusted organisers, smooth schedules, returning teams every year.

Who should join?

Any amateur football team that wants a well-organised, social, and beer-friendly tournament in the heart of Europe. We recommend squads of 12 players; the minimum roster is 10. The tournament is 7-a-side open or 35+ category.

Still hesitating? Take a look at the teams that have already signed up and join the great community of participants in Prague’s Barrel Football Tournament.

See how the tournament is going

Did you know that Prague’s Barrel tournaments are organised for more than 30 years? And in the meantime we had the privilege to welcome more than 300 teams in Prague (many of them repeatedly). Become one of them and register your team!

Rules

Prague’s Barrel is an amateur football tournament that welcomes high-spirited players from all over the world. The goal isn’t only to win — it’s to have fun, enjoy a positive atmosphere, meet new friends and soak up Prague’s vibe. To keep things fair and crown the winners, we follow a clear set of simple rules.

Basic Rules (7-a-side — men)

Matches follow simplified FIFA rules.
Playtime: 2 × 15 minutes.
Pitch size: approx. 35 × 50 m.
Goal size: 5 × 2 m.
Substitutions: unlimited; the referee may refuse a sub if it’s used to waste time.
Group points: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
Play-off ties: 3 penalties, then sudden-death penalties.
No offside rule.
Footwear: metal studs are not allowed on artificial turf.
Ball: size 5 with standard rebound (used on both natural and synthetic pitches).
Discipline: 2 yellow cards or 1 red card = suspension for the whole match.
Pitch care: do not damage or litter (e.g., no cigarette butts).
Safety: play at your own risk; organiser provides basic first aid only.
Team integrity: each player may play for one team only. Borrowing a player is allowed only with the consent of the referee and the opposing captain before the match.
FAIR PLAY is our golden rule.

Basic Rules (35+ category)

Format: 7-a-side; same rules as above.
Minimum entries: runs only with at least 6 teams; otherwise teams play in the open category.
Eligibility: players turning 35 or older in the tournament year (born in 1991 or earlier)
Under-age allowance: up to 2 players under 35 on the roster; only 1 under-35 may be on the field at any time.
Sanction: violating the under-age rule results in a 3–0 forfeit.
Verification: proof of age must be submitted to the organiser before the tournament.

System

The game model and the advanced key will be set prior to the tournament according to the number of enrolled teams. Generally, every team plays at least 3 matches within the group the first day, the second day play-off or within the group for final placing.

Football pitch

ABC Braník, Prague

Address: ABC Braník, Za Mlýnem 1774, Praha 4 – Braník, 140 00

The ABC Braník sports complex is the perfect home for Prague’s Barrel. Thanks to its size and easy access from our partner hotels, it lets us gather up to 32 teams in one place - creating the real “barrel” atmosphere of fun, football and friendship.

The venue features three full-sized pitches and space to relax between games. Refresh at one of three refreshment points: enjoy free beer on tap all day, plus water and fruit from your hostess. Lunch is served at the on-site restaurant right next to the pitches.

Facilities & Surfaces

Changing rooms & showers available all day.
Pitches are numbered 1–6 and all of them are with third-generation synthetic turf (no metal studs).
First aid staff present throughout the tournament.

Programme

Thursday

14:00–18:00 – Arrival and hotel check-in
18:00–22:00 – Dinner at a traditional Czech restaurant
22:00 → Free evening (explore Prague)

Friday

7:00–9:00 – Breakfast at the hotel
8:15–9:15 – Departure to the football pitch
9:00–16:00 – Sports programme (matches) + lunch at the stadium
16:00–19:30 – Free time (shopping, sightseeing)
19:30–22:00 – Dinner on a Vltava boat cruise / or restaurant dinner
22:00 → Free evening

Saturday

7:00–9:00 – Breakfast at the hotel
8:15–9:15 – Departure to the football pitch
9:00–16:00 – Sports programme (matches) + lunch at the stadium
16:00–19:00 – Free time
19:30 – ? Final ceremony with awards, dinner & music
Afterwards – Free party

Sunday

7:00–9:00 – Breakfast at the hotel
Until 11:00 – Check-out & free programme (optional extra nights available)

See full tournament programme in PDF presentation.