📜 OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RULES

🔸 GENERAL RULES (ALL MODES)

• No cheating, exploiting, or glitching.
• No offensive or hateful team names, logos, or behavior.
• Use your registered gamertag only.
• Lineups and rosters are locked after the tournament starts.
• Admin decisions are final in case of dispute.

🔸 1v1 MYTEAM - SALARY CAP FORMAT

🎮 Match Setup:

• Game Mode: Play With Friends > MyTEAM Friendly
• Quarter Length: 5 minutes
• Difficulty: Superstar
• Fatigue: ON

💰 Salary Cap Format:

• Cap Limit: 85 points
• Minimum 8 players in your lineup
• Card Tier Values:
  • Bronze: 1 point
  • Silver: 2
  • Gold: 3
  • Emerald: 4
  • Sapphire: 5
  • Ruby: 6
  • Amethyst: 7
  • Diamond: 8
  • Pink Diamond: 9
  • Galaxy Opal: 10
  • Dark Matter: 11
• Submit your lineup screenshot before the tournament begins.

🛑 Violation Consequences:

• Using an illegal lineup = automatic disqualification
• Opponents may challenge via form with screenshot proof

🔸 3v3 & 5v5 PRO-AM TOURNAMENT RULES

🎮 Match Setup:

• Game Mode: Pro-Am Private Matchup
• Type: Team vs Team - Invite Code System
• Match Length: 1 game per round, Best-of-3 for the Finals

Team Requirements:

• Team must submit full roster before the tournament begins.
• No mid-tournament subs unless approved by admins.
• Rosters are locked after Round 1.

🕒 Match Timing:

• You have 10 minutes to show up from the scheduled time.
• Failure = forfeit loss with valid proof.

🏆 Finals Format:

• The Championship Match is a Best-of-3 Series
• All other rounds: Single Game Elimination

🧾 SCORE REPORTING & DISPUTES

• Winning team or player must report score within 10 minutes
• Include: Screenshot of final scoreboard (and video clip if challenged)
• Disputes must be submitted within 15 minutes after the game
• Admins review screenshots, messages, and other evidence to rule fairly

🛡 CODE OF CONDUCT

• Trash talk is allowed — hate speech and harassment are not
• No spamming, trolling, or impersonation
• Disrespecting admins = warning, suspension, or ban
• We are here to build a fun, competitive, and fair community

👥 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

• Minimum age: 13 years old
• Must own NBA 2K25 on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S
• Must have valid payment info for prize withdrawal

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)