06 March 2025 starting from 8 PM
Tournament Format:
- This tournament will run in a Single-elimination format
- Platform: PS5
- Matches must be started as soon as all players join the match.
- Players are allowed to bring their own peripherals (headset, controller, mouse, keyboard, etc.)
Game Settings:
- All players must use these settings. Different agreements are not allowed!
- Game Mode: Kick Off – Friendly Match
- Half length: 5 Minutes
- Game Speed: Normal
- Injuries: Off
- Live form: On
- Handball: Off
- Offsides: On
- Defending Style: Tactical
- Bookings: On
- Referee: Random
- HUD: Player Name & Indicator
- Player Indicator: Player Name
- Time/Score Display: On
- Radar: 2d
- Gamertag Indicator: Off
- Stadium: FEWC stadium
- Weather: Clear
- Season: Fall/Autumn
- User Gameplay Customization: 50
The rest of the settings are default and not allowed to be changed, the only things that can be changed are the camera and control’s.
Tournament Rules:
Formations/Custom Formations:
Formations/Custom Formations:
- All players are obligated to use the predetermined Formations from EA. Using a self-created formation is strictly forbidden!
- 5 and 3 at the back formations are restricted from competitive use, including the following formations:
- 5-2-2-1, 5-2-3, 5-4-1, 5-1-2-2, 5-2-1-2, 5-3-2, 3-5-2, 3-4-1-2, 3-4-2-1, 3-1-4-2-, 3-4-3.
Competitors found to be using a restricted formation at any point during a match will be given an immediate loss, Repeated occurrences will result in removal from the tournament.
Team Selection:
- Players must play with the teams selected by Game Champions.
- Soccer aid teams and Adidas teams are not allowed.
Match Rules:
- The winner of a competition is determined by the aggregate score, which is the team that has scored the most goals in this match. If still drawn, extra time will be played and if the score is a draw, then a penalty shootout will be played.
Game Pauses:
Each team has the right to pause the game for a maximum of 3 minutes respectively for valid reasons and to handle major difficulties that cannot be resolved during the game.
Players may only pause the game if:
- There is a major issue to solve.
- There are no fights underway.
- After the game is paused, the opposing player must be notified of the reasons for the pause.
- Any disputes should be handled between the players during the pause.
It is up to the Organizers to examine the evidence provided, and then to either validate the game result, restart the game, or disqualify a player(for improper pause usage). The player, whenever possible, is responsible to gather evidence of the issue as proof for the Organizers.
Disqualification:
- Cheating: Any team caught cheating or exploiting game mechanics will be disqualified.
- AFK: Players who leave the game intentionally or repeatedly will be disqualified.
- Disconnects: Continuous disconnects by a player without valid reasons will be disqualified.
- Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Teams that engage in harassment, toxic behavior or disrupt fair play will be penalized or disqualified.
- Failure to Show Up: Not having the required number of players present at the scheduled match time.
- Inappropriate Communication: Using offensive language or inappropriate content in chat or voice communication.
Process of Disqualification:
- Reporting: Any team can report suspected violations to the tournament organizers.
- Investigation: The organizers will investigate the claims, which may include reviewing match recordings or logs.
- Decision: Organizers will make a final decision regarding disqualification based on the evidence collected.
Disputes and Appeals:
- Any disputes must be reported to the tournament organizers immediately.
- Decisions made by the organizers are final.