🛡️ League of Legends Tournament Rules

Mode: 5v5 Team Tournament
Format: Group Stage + Single Elimination
Entrance: Open to All
Entrance Fee: 60,000 Feathers per Team

1. Eligibility

• All participants must have an active Riot Games account and access to League of Legends.
• Each team must register 5 core players (plus 1 optional substitute) using valid Riot IDs.
• Teams are required to pay a 60,000 Feathers entrance fee before the registration deadline.
• All players must be at least 13 years old, or meet the region's minimum age requirement for competitive play.
  
   

2. Tournament Format

• The tournament will begin with a Group Stage (round-robin, Best of 1).
• Top teams from each group will advance to the Single Elimination Playoffs (Best of 3).
• The Grand Final will be a Best of 5 showdown.
• Seeding will be randomized or based on prior performance (if applicable).

3. Match Format & Settings

• Map: Summoner’s Rift
• Game Mode: Tournament Draft
• Server: Determined by region, or default Riot server
• Pick Side: Coin toss (group stage) or alternating pick (playoffs)
• Pause Allowance: Each team may pause the game up to 5 minutes per match (non-technical reasons require opponent approval)

4. Lobby & Timing

• Teams must arrive at least 10 minutes before match start time.
• Matches must begin within 15 minutes of scheduled time.
• Failure to appear may result in a forfeit unless delay is pre-approved by the admin.
• Substitutes must be declared before the match begins.

5. Roster & Substitution Rules

• Rosters are locked at registration. No mid-tournament changes are allowed without admin approval.
• A registered substitute may be used if a core player is unavailable.
• Use of an unregistered player will result in disqualification.

6. Conduct & Behavior

• All participants are expected to maintain respectful behavior, including toward opponents and staff.
• Toxic language, griefing, or deliberate feeding is strictly prohibited.
• Violations will lead to penalties including match loss or team disqualification.

7. Game Disruptions

• In case of disconnects, teams may use a pause to attempt reconnection.
• If the issue persists, the admin may allow a remake under specific conditions (before 5 minutes, no first blood).
• Server issues affecting gameplay will be reviewed by tournament staff.

8. Streaming & Spectators

• Official matches may be casted by tournament staff.
• Players may stream their matches with a minimum 3-minute delay and approval from organizers.
• Unauthorized spectators or screen-sharing is prohibited.

9. Score Reporting & Disputes

• Match results must be reported within 10 minutes of completion.
• Teams must provide screenshots or match history in case of conflict.
• Admins will review and resolve any disputes; all decisions are final.

10. Prize Pool & Distribution

• Prizes (Feathers, cash, or rewards) will be distributed within 7–14 business days after tournament completion.
• Distribution will be made to the team captain or designated payment contact.
• Total prize pool and breakdown may depend on the number of registered teams.

11. Rule Changes & Enforcement

• The organizers reserve the right to amend rules for fairness, balance, or technical reasons.
• Any rule breach or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in warning, match loss, or disqualification.
• All rulings by the tournament committee are final.