What is the Hard Cap in Ultimate?

• A. The maximum number of players allowed on the field.
• B. The official end of the game no matter what.
• C. A temporary time extension after time expires.
• D. A rule that requires extra time until a point is scored.

Answer: (B)

Hard Cap is an absolute time limit for the game. When the designated hard cap time is reached, play stops immediately and the game ends, regardless of the current point or situation on the field. This keeps the schedule predictable and consistent across games.

The other ideas describe different concepts: a limit on how many players can be on the field isn’t a time rule; a temporary extension after time expires would push the end further, not end it right away; and continuing until a point is scored describes overtime or a different format, not the hard cap.