OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RULES
IX CSIT World Sports Games · AGWA World Championship 2027
Tournament Regulations & Disciplinary Procedures
In addition to the technical playing rules below, the championship will have separate Tournament Regulations covering the Disciplinary Committee, forfeits and no-shows, player and team ejections, disciplinary sanctions, fair play, and official procedures for handling incidents and disputes.
The full Tournament Regulations will be published here once finalized.
Competition Categories
1. Special Teams
- Kickoff and kickoff return are not allowed. After a touchdown, Team A starts from its own 20-yard line.
- Punt and punt return are not allowed.
- Field goals are not allowed.
2. Fourth-Down Rule
- In the defensive half of the field: On fourth down, Team A may choose to play the down or decline it. If Team A declines, possession passes to Team B, which starts its series 40 yards from the previous spot.
- In the offensive half of the field: Team A must play fourth down.
3. Extra-Point Conversion
After a valid touchdown, Team A must attempt an extra-point conversion for 1, 2 or 3 additional points.
- Kicking is not allowed on a try.
- The conversion must be a run or pass play.
| Conversion | Starting distance | Points awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 1-point try | 3 yards | +1 |
| 2-point try | 8 yards | +2 |
| 3-point try | 15 yards | +3 |
4. Scoring
| Play | Points |
|---|---|
| Valid touchdown | 6 |
| Extra-point conversion | 1, 2 or 3 |
| Safety | 2 |
| Defensive return on a try | Not allowed (0 points) |
5. Tournament Format · WSG27
Qualifying Rounds
- Wednesday, 9 June: Qualifying Day 1.
- Thursday, 10 June: Qualifying Day 2.
- Friday, 11 June: Qualifying Day 3.
Each team is scheduled for three qualifying rounds, one per day. Pairings are determined by the official draw. Where a category has an odd number of teams, a draw may assign a bye day, counted as a win under the tournament’s bye arrangement.
Qualifying games use a 60-minute running clock and are allocated 90-minute schedule slots.
Championship Finals · Saturday, 12 June
| Time | Category | Final |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | LEGENDS | 1st vs 2nd place |
| 11:30 | VALKYRIE | 1st vs 2nd place |
| 13:00 | ELITE | 1st vs 2nd place |
| 14:30 | QUEENS | 1st vs 2nd place |
Times shown are local time in Denmark. The match schedule and team pairings will be confirmed following the official draw.