Baller League Finals format and rules explained
The top four teams from the season will face off to determine the winner — here's everything you need to know about the Baller League finals.
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Deportrio, managed by Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker and Micah Richards, topped the standings during the regular season
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Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann's MVP United will also feature in the final four
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What is Baller League?
Baller League is a dynamic, influencer-led six-a-side indoor football competition that originated in Germany in 2024.
It has rapidly expanded to the UK — and will soon have a franchise in the US.
The league was created by entrepreneur Felix Starck, along with the support of professional footballers
The aim was to
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Twelve teams play in six-a-side matches, with the top four advancing to the final play-off in June to be crowned the champion.
Starck said: "Baller League is a brand new way to consume football.
"We're redefining how the game is played by bringing an exhilarating and authentic approach to football, and one that will appeal to current fans along with future generations.
"Baller League is all about forward-thinking, aggressive, hyper-exciting football.
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"We're about creating a version of the game that's impossible to ignore — thrilling, bold and packed with excitement."
How does the Final Four work?
The four teams with the most points after 11 matches qualify for the
Ruben Dias and Maya Jama's romantic debut at Baller League match
There will be two semi-finals to determine the final, with the team who placed first in the league stage playing fourth, while second plays third.
In the event two teams are tied after 11 matches, the order will be first decided by goal difference, then goals scored, followed by the result between the two sides in question.
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If, after these three stipulations, the two sides are still level, a shootout will determine who progresses.
In the event of a draw in the Final Four after the regular 30 minutes, a penalty shootout is held in which each team initially provides three takers.
Baller League is all about forward-thinking, aggressive, hyper-exciting football
Baller League CEO Felix Starck
If the shootout ends level, it will become sudden death until a winner is established.
Who is involved in Baller League?
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Among the football legends and celebrities managing teams this season,
MVPs United is managed by
Brit Award-winning artist Dave (Santan Dave) is at the helm of Santan FC, with YouTuber Sharky managing SDS FC.
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Wembley Rangers is managed by
Who has qualified for the Baller League Final Four?
Just four teams remain from the 12 that started on Matchday 1 back in March.
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Deportrio topped the standings on goal difference after 11 rounds of action-packed fixtures.
MVP United narrowly missed out on top spot by one goal, but they have secured their place in the final four.
Yanited and SDS FC complete the sides competing for Baller League glory on the night of Thursday, June 12, 2025 — with fans set to be treated to even more thrilling action at the O2 Arena.
Organisers have confirmed a Legends vs Creators match has been booked in with some blockbuster names taking part.
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Baller League Final Four fixtures
As they finished top of the standings, Deportrio will face the lowest-ranked side in the Final Four, which is SDS FC.
The team that is victorious will face the winner of MVPs United vs Yanited in the grand finale.
Semi-final 1:
Deportrio vs SDS FC
Semi-final 2:
MVPs United vs Yanited
Final:
SF1 winner vs SF2 winner
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