Take your refereeing to the next level.
Gamified training, real video decisions and the Laws of the Game always up to date. Your full preparation, in your pocket.
Infinite Training
A defender cynically fouls to stop a promising counter-attack at midfield. Correct call?
Infinite Training
Endless questions adapted to your level. You never train the same session twice.
How it works
Train like someone who referees for real.
Train every day
Short, gamified sessions with questions aligned with the Laws of the Game.
Decide like you're on the pitch
Real video incidents: technical and disciplinary decisions. The call is yours, the feedback is instant.
Master the Laws
See where you slip, redo your mistakes and level up law by law.
Training modes
One app. Every way to train.
Everything in one app: training, lessons, statistics and your progress. Pick where to start — every session moves you forward.
Infinite Training
Endless questions adapted to your level. You never train the same session twice.
Video Room
Real match clips, real decisions: technical and disciplinary — just like on the pitch.
Exam Mode
Simulate the official test with timer and score. Arrive on exam day with zero surprises.
Mistakes Clinic
Your mistakes come back until you master them. The fastest way to improve.
Train by Law
Pick any of the 17 Laws of the Game and master it in depth, question by question.
Duels
Challenge other referees and climb the ranking.
Statistics
Track your accuracy, progress by Law and everything you train — numbers that show your real growth.
Interactive Lessons
Learn the Laws with visual, hands-on lessons — not just memorising. Tap, explore and understand the game.
Progress
Track your XP, review your statistics and history, and collect the badges you earn through training.
Absolute Rigour.
Content 100% aligned with the Laws of the Game (IFAB) and the latest updates. You'll never train outdated rules.
Who it's for
Football referee training for every stage of your career.
Regra18 is a football referee training app built around the IFAB Laws of the Game. Whether you are preparing for your first referee course or have refereed for years, you train the same way: short daily sessions, real decisions and feedback that shows you where to improve.
Aspiring referees
Thinking about becoming a football referee? Most associations ask you to complete a course and pass an exam on the Laws of the Game. Start before your first class: learn the 17 Laws with interactive lessons, practise with exam-style questions and sit timed mock exams until exam day holds no surprises.
Active referees
Refereeing every weekend? Keep your decision-making sharp between matches. Judge real match clips in the Video Room, bring back the questions you got wrong in the Mistakes Clinic and follow your accuracy Law by Law, so you always know what to work on next.
Referees aiming higher
Moving up a category takes consistency in how you apply the Laws. Use Train by Law to go deep on the ones that decide matches — offside, fouls and misconduct, the penalty kick — and measure yourself against other referees in live Duels.
Referee guides
Learn more about refereeing.
Free guides for anyone starting out or looking to progress: how to become a referee, what the course and the exam involve, and the Laws of the Game explained.
How to become a football referee
Eligibility, the official course, the exam and the fitness test, step by step — plus how to prepare and pass.
Football referee course
How the official course works, the online and free options, and the minimum age to enrol.
Soccer referee test
What the referee exam covers and how to practise with exam-style questions on the Laws of the Game.
The rules of football
The 17 Laws of the Game explained simply, from offside and fouls to free kicks and penalties.
Football referee signals
The official arm signals and the assistant referee's flag signals, with how and when to use each one.
How much do football referees earn?
From grassroots match fees to professional leagues: what affects referee pay and how to progress.
The best referee training app
What a great refereeing app needs and how the options compare.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
How do I become a football referee?
To become a referee you usually need to take a course with your local refereeing association and pass an exam on the Laws of the Game. Regra18 gets you ready for that exam with questions, real match-clip videos and official exam simulations — so you arrive at the course already ahead.
Is Regra18 useful if I'm already a referee?
Yes. Whether you're starting out or have refereed for years, you train technical and disciplinary decisions on real clips, keep the Laws of the Game fresh and track your progress with stats and a ranking.
How does referee training work in the app?
There are six training modes: Infinite Training with questions adapted to your level, Video Room with decisions on real clips, Exam Mode that simulates the official test, Mistakes Clinic, Train by Law and live Duels against other referees.
Is the content up to date with the Laws of the Game?
Yes. All content follows the IFAB Laws of the Game and the latest updates, so you never train outdated rules.
Which devices can I train on?
Regra18 is available for iPhone (iOS) and Android. Your preparation goes wherever you do.
How much does it cost and can I try it first?
You start free and receive energy every day to train in any mode. Pro unlocks unlimited energy and you can cancel anytime.
The next level of your refereeing starts today.
Join the referees already training with Regra18.