Eligibility is based on the player’s age as of August 1 of the current NextGen Showdown calendar season.

Players need an active/eligible Zorts Player Card. Coaches Cards are required for sideline access effective September 1, 2025.

24-minute running clock with two 12-minute halves and a 1 minute halftime unless otherwise stated.

Teams have 25 seconds to snap the football during tournament play.