FIFA Rule On Floodlights Going Out

12. CANCELLATION / POSTPONEMENT

If the referee declares the pitch unit for play or if a match is abandoned because of the weather or other reasons of force majeure, the match shall be postponed to a later date in compliance with the regulations.

Should the stadium floodlights break down partly or completely, every step shall be taken to correct the fault immediately. It is advisable to try to switch the lights on again after an interval of 15 - 20 minutes. If the referee and the commissioner are convinced that the damage cannot be repaired and the lighting is no longer suf?cient to continue the match, the referee is entitled to abandon it. Only the referee shall decide how long the game may be interrupted before being abandoned. Under no circumstances may the teams make this decision. In such an event, it is important to establish whether the failure is con?ned solely to the stadium or whether an entire neighbourhood around the stadium has been affected. FIFA shall investigate the cause and the possible consequences of the power failure. For this purpose, FIFA will require a detailed and accurate report.