Cup Guidelines

• Refer to the 2026 Division 4 Cup Draw / Bracket found here
• A cup play overview and provisional schedule can be found here
• Home teams are reminded that it is their responsibility to fund and prepare the field of play through the quarterfinals
• Field fees and field set up are shared between the two teams in joint semifinals at neutral venues
• The officials’ fees are to be shared equally between the two teams (except in the final).
• Away teams are to change jerseys in case of a colour conflict.
• During the Group Stage any games that are tied after 90 minutes will proceed to a penalty shootout.  Teams will receive 3 points for a win after 90 minutes, 2 points for a shootout win, 1 point for a shootout loss, and 0 points for a loss after 90 minutes
• In case of a Knockout Stage tie—except for the semi-final and final games—the result will be decided by penalty kicks. In the semi-finals and final, in case of a tie, two 15-minute halves of overtime will be played. If the game is still tied after overtime, the result will be decided by penalty kicks
• The ICP and CAT systems are NOT in effect during Cup play.
• Unlimited subs (like League Play)
• Youth permits are allowed and these cup tie the Youth within VMSL Cup Competition