League of Legends

Tournament Name

League of Legends 5v5 Tournament | CYGN Season 1 - Date TBA (EUNE)

Season & Format Overview

• Season Length: 1 Month Online + a 1-Day LAN Finals at GZone Gaming Center (Limassol).
• Structure: Ladder format with weekly eliminations (see below).
• Match Format: Bo1 during online play; Fearless Draft on Summoner’s Rift (5v5).
• Region/Server: All matches on EUNE. All accounts must be on EUNE.

Dynamic Elimination

• Week 1: All 12 teams play (no eliminations).
• Week 2: Eliminate the bottom 3 → 9 teams remain.
• Week 3: Eliminate the bottom 3 → 6 teams remain.
• Week 4: Eliminate the bottom 3 → 3 teams remain.
• Finals Week (Venue): Remaining Top 3 compete at the LAN finals.

Scheduling Note: Weeks with 9 teams use byes and/or double-headers to balance the card.

Weekly Schedule & Math

• Match Days: 6 matches per week — 3 on Saturday and 3 on Sunday.
• Week 1 (12 teams): 6 unique matchups cover the field.
• Week 2 (9 teams): 4–6 fixtures via byes/double-headers.
• Week 3 (6 teams): 3 unique matchups; use double-headers to reach 6 total matches.
• Week 4 (3 teams): Round-robin to finalize standings before finals.

Fairness Policy: Double-headers/byes are rotated for balance across teams.

Ladder Scoring & Standings

• Primary Ranking: Total match wins across the month (Bo1).
• CYGN Tiebreaker Rule: “2–1 weekend set ranks above 2–0,” then head-to-head, opponent win rate (SOS), fewest forfeits, admin Bo1 tiebreak if needed.
• Pairings: Late weeks pair similarly placed teams to maximize competitive value.

LAN Finals Format

• Finalists: Top 3 from the ladder.
• Semifinal: 2nd vs 3rd — Bo3.
• Grand Final: Winner vs 1st — Bo5.
• The winner is crowned the League of Legends CYGN Season 1 Champion.

Team & Account Rules

• Team Size: 5 players with pre-registered accounts.
• Map & Mode: Summoner’s Rift (5v5), Fearless Draft.
• Region: All matches on EUNE; all accounts must be EUNE.
• Accounts: Players must use their own main accounts as registered. Smurfing/account sharing = disqualification. Registered accounts are locked and cannot be changed.

Match Rules

• Punctuality: Be ready 20 minutes before start – in Discord voice, logged into the Riot and LoL clients, ready to join the lobby.
• No-Show: 15-minute grace; then forfeit to the opponent.
• Disconnects: Players are responsible for a stable connection; pauses may be requested for issues, but full remakes aren’t guaranteed.
• Cheating: Any cheats/scripts/third-party tools are strictly prohibited.
• Streaming: Not allowed during official matches.
• Comms: All teams must be in the official CYGN Discord for coordination and updates.

Open Qualifiers & Fees

• Who Can Enter: Any team (all applicants processed).
• Playoff Participation Fee: €25 per team (≈€5 per player).
• Season Slot Confirmation: Teams advancing to the 12-team season must pay €75 per team. Miss the deadline → slot passes to the next team.
• Roster & Media Form: Submit player nicknames, profile photo/avatar, and contact details.

Communication & Check-In

• We use the Team Leader’s Discord, email, and phone for announcements and lobby details.
• Teams must be online at the published check-in time. Late arrival may result in a forfeit.

Sportsmanship & Conduct

• Zero tolerance for toxicity, harassment, hate speech.
• Admins may issue rulings to preserve fairness and schedule.

Disclaimer

This event is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Riot Games, Inc. Participation is at your own risk. Organizers may modify/cancel the event and disqualify for misconduct. By participating, you consent to the use of your image and voice for promotional purposes. Prizes are non-transferable and subject to availability.

Data & Records Policy

By participating, you agree that CYGN may retain your data indefinitely to preserve historical tournament records. Archived events on the website may include team names/logos, player full names & nicknames, player photos, and match results/statistics.

Contact details (email, phone, Discord/socials) may be stored securely for future verification, team history tracking, and event communication. We never sell data and use it only for CYGN purposes in line with applicable laws. To request data access or removal (where permitted), please contact us.