DDSL Season 2026/ 2027 Information

U12’s to U18’s All Premier, Major, Major 1, Divisions 1,2 & 3

Commence Fri/Sat/Sun 28th/29th/30th August 2026

Applies to Boys & Girls leagues and the above leagues will have Two midweek games in September

All other divisions and ages - including SSG

U11s and younger will have no midweek games, all others will have 1 midweek game in September.

Commence Sat/Sun 5th/6th September 2026

All teams ‘MUST’ start on the designated weekends (with no cancellations permitted)- Walkover rules apply.

FAI Playing Format
Age Group	Format	Match Time	Ball Size	Ref Fee ²
U8	5v5	4 x 12 min	290 gm	No Ref
U9	5v5	4 x 12 min	320 gm	No Ref
U10	7v7	2 x 25 min	320 gm	€26
U11	7v7	2 x 25 min	320 gm	€26
U12	9v9	2 x 30 min	370 gm	€31
U13 ¹	11-aside	2 x 30 min	370 gm	€33
U14	11-aside	2 x 35 min	370 gm	€33
U15	11-aside	2 x 35 min	450 gm	€39
U16	11-aside	2 x 40 min	450 gm	€39
U17	11-aside	2 x 45 min	450 gm	€56
U18	11-aside	2 x 45 min	450 gm	€56

¹ Note: U13 Girls play 9v9 format 2 x 30 min
² Notes on ref fees:
- Ref fee is paid by the home side for league games and SFAI All Ireland Cup games
- Ref fee is split between home and away teams for DDSL Cup games
- There is a €7 supplement for U17/U18 Premier Divisions and the ref fee is €61.