Football Game Rules The current football game rules are made up of 17 distinct points, which are further discussed below. The UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and other top-tier football championships stick to these rules. 1. Football Field. The playing field surface can be completely natural or, if specified in the match regulations, completely artificial. There is one exception: the match regulations may include a point that allows a combination of natural and artificial surfaces for football matches. Football field dimensions: The regulations allow for games to be played in stadiums of various sizes, but there are some restrictions: the minimum and...