TOMO 2026 will be played according the latest World Aquatics rules. But, there are some exceptions.
1. Dimensions of field of play are 23 x 18 m.
2. The match time is 4 x 6 min (without stopping the main time, except for the last minute of the match or if requested by referee and for semifinal and medal matches). The break between quarters is 1 minute, in the halftime 2 minutes.
3. Attack time is 28 seconds
4. No.3 ball is used for U12 category and No.4 for U14 category
5. Exclusion time is 18 seconds
6. No direct shoot after foul (U12 only)
7. Penalty kick shoots from 4 meters line (U12 only)
8. Each team has 2 time-outs
9. In preliminary round, if after a regular time there is no winner, there will be penalty shootout – three penalties each team. Winning team gets 2 points, losing team 1 point
10. If a player or team official receives a red card, automatic suspension of 1 game is applied. If needed, additional sanctions will be decided by the OC.
11. Additional sanction can be decided by OC, after review of video footage
12. Maximum of 15 players can participate in each game
13. For clubs coming with two teams, each player can play for only one team