The cost for owning a team at the Aces Football League (Winter 2026) is INR 50,000/-Any owner of a team can build a maximum core team of 9 players, which will include 1 MFA Player. The rest can be taken in the auctions.The value of every player going into the core will be determined by a committee, and that value will be deducted from the total pot of 135m off that owner.New Core players who will be playing ACES Football League for the first time will be valued at 15m, and that value will be deducted from the total pot of 135m off that owner.

Trials will be conducted on 12th September, Saturday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. It is mandatory for every player who isn’t a core player to be present for the trials.Any player who does not make it for trials, for whatever reason, will be penalized a sum of INR 3,000/- (balance INR 5,000/- will be refunded).Any player that does show up for trials, but unfortunately does not get auctioned into a team, will have the opportunity to:Request for a full refund.Request for a half refund, and move to the transfer pool.Every player, once present on the ground must do the following before entering the pitch:Sign the waiver formProvide a copy of their ID proof (photo ID’s only allowed)Get their picture clickedKit up - Astroturf shoes only along with one white and one black jerseyWarm up if requiredThe trials will be in the form of matches.If any player is found tanking the trials or deliberately not doing well, a full refund will be issued and you will be disqualified from the league.If any player gets injured during the trials, however small, and cannot complete the entire trials drill, a full refund will be issued and you will be disqualified from the league.If any player for whatever reason cannot complete the full trials drill, a full refund will be issued.All managers/owners present at the league are requested to speak to players regarding positions, preferences, practices etc.The league will not be responsible if a player does not come for games post selection.Managers are requested to inform the committee if any players inform them that they cannot make it for ‘x’ number of games, and the league can decide if that player can play or else - a full refund will be issued and you will be disqualified from the league.

Auctions will take place on 12th September, Sunday from  9pm to 11pm.Only people who are present in the ‘managers’ group of AFL are allowed to be a part of the auctions.Before the auctions begin, the league commissioner will go through all the rules for the upcoming season.Managers are requested to pay close attention, as it will be their job to communicate all these rules to their players.The league will not be responsible for any players' understanding of the rules.Managers will also be asked to sign the ‘AFL Rules Sheet’ which ensures they have read, heard and agreed to all the rules stated.Every team will consist of 13 players including 1 MFA PlayerBefore the auctions begin, the league commissioner will provide all managers with the names of the available players to pick from.Teams will be given a total budget of 135m.Owners will call out the players they want to bid for randomly.From there on, other eligible teams can bid on the player nominated.All players will start at a base price of 1m (goalkeepers included)All players who do not get selected, will be provided with an option of a full refund or moving to the transfer pool.

Transfers will take place as soon as gameweek 5 is over, on the ground itself ie. on 9th November at 10pm.All players who did not get selected into the original auction, will be moved to the transfer pool (if they choose to).This list of available players for transfer season will be made available to everyone after gameweek 1 concludes.If there are no players in the transfer pool and everyone requests for their full refund, there will be no transfer season.A manager can choose to transfer out a player if he does not show up for 3 or more of the first 5 games. No refund will be provided.A player can choose to leave the league for any reason whatsoever. No refund will be provided.The managers will undergo a mini auction at the end of gameweek 5 for their transferred players, and will use the money in their bank from the exclusion of the removed player as well as any balance left at the end of the original auction.Managers can only choose new players from the pool of players, and no outside players will be allowed to enter the team.Once a player is selected by an owner, they become a permanent part of the team and will be carried forward into the new season. The old/removed player cannot be brought back for the new season.

5.1 Match Format:8 players per team (incl. GK).Duration: 2 × 25 mins (+3 mins stoppage if required).Kick-off latest 5 minutes after scheduled time.Team owners will be solely responsible for maintaining punctuality of their respective teams, making sure that their team is lined up and ready 5 minutes before the stipulated kick-off time.If a team is late for the first time, they will be issued a strict reprimand.If a team is late for the second time after the reprimand, 1 point will be docked from the team’s points tally at the time of the second offence.If the team continues to be late for their kickoffs even after the deduction, then that owner’s status for the next season will be under consideration by the League.The decision can be modified by the Aces Committee if they see fit.No-show = walkover = 3-0 loss5.2 Substitutions:Unlimited rolling subs.Must occur at the halfway line near the tech table.Improper substitution = yellow card for both players.5.3 Equipment:Turf shoes only.Shin guards optional (recommended).Aces jerseys mandatory (no duplicates in colour).Team shorts must be uniform colour.No jewellery.Eyewear at player’s risk.5.4 Restarts:Free-kicks: direct/indirect at referee’s discretion.Kick-ins instead of throw-ins (indirect only).Offside applies to kick-ins only, not for goal-kicks.5.5 Goalkeeper Rules:No direct goals from goal-kicks.6 second max hold of ball in hand

3 yellows across season = 1 match suspension.2 yellows in 1 game = red = 1 match suspension.Direct red = 2 match suspension.Suspensions carry over to next season.Violent conduct = potential league ban or added suspension.Abusive sideline behaviour = 1 or more match ban.A red card for a bench player means the team has to now play with only 7 on the pitch & the banned player leaves the ground.

Only captain may speak to referee (must wear armband).The armband must be worn by a player on the field.Non-captain/sub confronting referee = yellow card.Managers/owners/coaches not allowed on field.Breach = ground expulsion.Only 1 non-playing team member is allowed on the bench per team.

Mutual respect is mandatory.No alcohol/tobacco at the venue.Jerseys, shorts, and shoes must follow dress code.