Tournament Rules

Please read the rules carefully before participating in the tournament.

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Rules govern all stages of the Tournament provided by Twisty and Red Bull Netherlands. By registering or participating, players (and guardians for Minors) agree to follow these Rules and the Code of Conduct at all times. Tournament Officials have the primary responsibility for enforcing these rules and may update them as needed.

2. Tournament Structure

  • Matchday: Sunday, July 6th, 2025, starting at 12:00 (Europe/Amsterdam).
  • Poules Stage: Teams are placed in a single-elimination bracket. All matches in this stage are Best-of-1.
  • Final Bracket: The top 32 teams compete in a single-elimination bracket. All matches in this stage are Best-of-3.
  • Definitions:
    • Best-of-X: A match where the first team to win a majority of games is the winner.
    • Match: A competition between two teams which may involve multiple Games.

3. Game Play Rules

  • Game Settings:
    • Mode: 2v2
    • Arena: DFH Stadium (Standard arenas for broadcasted matches)
    • Time: 5 Minutes
    • Server: Europe
    • Bot Difficulty: No Bots
  • Controllers: All standard controllers and KBM are legal. Macro functions (turbo buttons) are strictly prohibited. Wireless controllers are not allowed at in-person events.
  • Substitutions: Not permitted at any stage of the tournament.
  • Score Reporting: The winning team must submit the match result in the designated chatroom, and the losing team must confirm. Teams should save replay files in case of disputes.
  • Punctuality: Teams have a 10-minute grace period from the match start time. Failure to appear results in a game forfeit.
  • Disconnects: If a player disconnects, the team must continue playing the current game. The player has 5 minutes to rejoin before the next game begins, or the team forfeits the match.

4. Player Eligibility

  • Age: Players must be at least 13 years old. Minors (under 18) must have parental or legal guardian permission.
  • Residency: Players must be from Belgium or the Netherlands (born there, holding a valid passport, or a registered resident).
  • Accounts: Players must use valid, identifiable Rocket League accounts. Alternate or guest accounts are prohibited without official permission.

5. Code of Conduct

  • Behavior: Players must maintain integrity and sportsmanship. "Toxic Behavior" (harassment, abusive language, or sabotage) will result in disciplinary action.
  • Competitive Integrity: Any form of unfair play, including collusion, match-fixing, hacking, or exploiting glitches, is strictly prohibited.
  • Wagering: Betting on the tournament is not allowed.

6. Violations and Authority

Tournament Officials have final, binding authority over all rule disputes. Disciplinary actions for violations can include warnings, game/match forfeitures, loss of prizes, or disqualification from future events.