🎮 FIFA 26 SPECIAL FRIDAY TOURNAMENT

Rules

# PS5 FRIDAY TOURNAMENT – OFFICIAL RULES **Format:** Single Elimination **Platform:** PS5 **Maximum Teams:** 32 **Start Time:** 9:00 PM sharp **Entry & Organisation Fee:** £10 per team ### Tournament Format • The tournament is played in **single-elimination format**. • Lose one match and your team is eliminated. • The winner of each match advances to the next round. • The tournament continues until one final winner remains. • All teams must be ready before **9:00 PM**. • Late or unavailable teams may be disqualified. ### Private Arena • The tournament is hosted through a **Private Arena**. • Registered players will receive a **private invitation link**. • The invitation link must not be shared with unauthorised players. • Only registered participants may take part in tournament matches. ### Before Each Match • Opposing players/teams must communicate through the **Arena chat** before playing. • Players must exchange their **PSN / PlayStation IDs** through the chat. • Players are responsible for adding each other and organising the match invitation. • Each participant plays from home using **their own PS5 console, internet connection and copy of the game**. ### Match Duration Each match must have a **maximum in-game match length of 6 minutes**. • Players may agree to a shorter match if both sides confirm it in the Arena chat before the match starts. • The 6-minute limit applies to **gameplay time only**. • It does not include the time required to exchange IDs, send invitations, configure the match or report the result. ### End of the Match When the **6-minute in-game match time ends**, the match is finished. • The player/team with the **highest score wins**. • Both sides must return to the Arena and report the final score. • The winner advances to the **next round**. • If the score is tied, players must use **extra time or a deciding match**, according to the rules agreed before the match. ### Player-Agreed Match Rules Players may agree additional gameplay settings in the Arena chat before the match starts. This may include: • Match settings • Team settings • Gameplay options • Extra-time rules • Tie-break rules Any additional rules must be clearly accepted by **both players/teams in the Arena chat before the match begins**. Player-agreed rules cannot override the main tournament rules or allow cheating, exploits or unfair play. ### Reporting Results • Both players/teams must report the result after each match. • The final score must be entered or confirmed through the Arena. • Screenshots or other evidence may be requested in case of a dispute. • Once the result is confirmed, the winning player/team moves to the next match. ### No-Show & Connection Issues If a player/team: • Fails to attend • Does not respond in the Arena chat • Does not provide their PSN ID • Does not join the match within the permitted time • Abandons the tournament without completing the match the opposing player/team may be awarded the win and advance automatically. ### Fair Play • Cheating is strictly prohibited. • Exploits, match manipulation or deliberately falsifying a score may result in immediate disqualification. • Abusive or threatening behaviour may also result in removal from the tournament. • In case of a dispute, the organiser may review Arena chat messages, screenshots and other submitted evidence before making a decision. ### Entry Fee & Refunds The **£10 fee covers tournament participation and organisation costs**. **All payments are final. No refunds will be issued once registration is confirmed.** Failure to attend, elimination from the tournament, connection problems or voluntary withdrawal does not automatically entitle a player/team to a refund. ### Acceptance of Rules By registering and participating in the tournament, all players/teams confirm that they have read, understood and accepted these Tournament Rules.