SIXES takes
Detroit.
Aug 29, one Saturday, two fields going at once. 12 squads, group stage into knockouts, cameras on everything, and the last team standing takes the first Detroit crown. Bring your chat, bring your legs.
No squad? Sign up as a free agent and we place you.
Paid to your team captain in cash, on the field, same day.
How it works
One of you creates the team
That person is the captain. Name the squad and you get a team page with a link and a 4-letter code.
Your chat fills the roster
Everyone claims their own spot with the link or code, and the roster fills up live on your team page.
6 players locks you in
A goalie plus 5 out. Room for 2 subs (8 max) and 2 coaches, free. Squad size is your call.
Show up Aug 29
Schedule drops the night before. Group stage in the morning, knockouts after lunch, the final at 2:30 with everybody watching.
The format
6v6 with a keeper
Six on the field including your goalkeeper. Rolling subs, hockey style, everyone plays.
Groups, then knockouts
4 groups of 3, every team plays at least 2 games. Top 2 advance to quarters, semis, the final.
One afternoon
Two 10-minute halves, two fields at once. Check-in 9 AM, champs crowned by 3 PM.
This is a show
Cameras on
Every game gets shot. Goals, saves, celebrations, all of it lands on @playsixes after the whistle.
On the mic
Winner interviews at full time. Talked big in the group chat? Say it on camera.
Your highlight reel
Play well and the clip does your talking for the rest of the year. Tag your team, the internet does the rest.
Common questions
Do subs actually play?
Yes. Substitutions are unlimited and on the fly, like hockey shifts. Games are 20 minutes and a run to the final is 5 games in one August day, everyone rotates. Your team manages its own minutes.
What if my team doesn't reach 6 paid players?
Your paid players choose: join another team that's short, or take a full refund. Nobody loses money because a teammate flaked.
What's the refund policy?
Once your team is locked, spots are non-refundable. If we cancel or it rains out, everyone gets 100% back.
Where exactly is it?
Metro Detroit. The venue is announced with the schedule on August 28, and every registered player gets it by text.
Is this legit?
SIXES is a skill-based amateur sports competition with prizes stated up front, no betting of any kind. Payments run through Stripe, the same processor used by millions of businesses. Every player signs a standard liability waiver at check-in.
What skill level is this?
Open. Sunday league players, ex high school guys, pickup regulars. If you can run for 10 minutes at a time, you belong.
12 team spots. First locked, first in.
Registration closes Aug 28 at 12 PM. Entry is $50 a player until Aug 14, $60 after, everyone covers their own spot.
Create a team