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League of Legends

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Players5

Settingindoor

Season2026 Season

CategoryEsports

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Riot Games

Valorant

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Players5

Settingindoor

Season2026 Season

CategoryEsports

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2. Equipment & Technical Requirements

Different

Riot Games

Gaming PC meeting minimum tournament specifications (set by tournament organizer); Monitor: minimum 144Hz refresh rate, 24-27 inch display; Mouse and keyboard (players may bring their own peripherals)

Riot Games

Gaming PC meeting Riot Games tournament specifications; Monitor: 240Hz refresh rate, 24-25 inch display (tournament standard); Mouse: players bring their own (must be tournament-approved)

4. Players & Officials

Different

Riot Games

Each team consists of 5 active players and up to 2 substitutes; Standard roles: Top Laner, Jungler, Mid Laner, Bot Laner (ADC), Support; Coaching staff may communicate with players only during designated breaks

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Riot Games

Each team consists of 5 active players and up to 1 substitute; Each player selects a unique Agent (no duplicate Agents per team); Agent roles: Duelists, Initiators, Controllers, Sentinels

5. Rules of Play

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Riot Games

Teams alternate banning champions (5 bans per team, 10 total); Ban phase: 3 bans each → 3 picks each → 2 bans each → 2 picks each; No champion may be picked or banned by both teams

Riot Games

Map veto follows a ban-pick sequence similar to CS2; BO3: Each team bans one map, picks one map, remaining map is decider; BO5: Each team bans one map, then alternating picks

6. Scoring & Victory Conditions

Different

Riot Games

A team wins by destroying the enemy Nexus. There is no time limit; games continue until one Nexus is destroyed or a team surrenders.

Riot Games

Attackers: Plant and detonate the Spike, OR eliminate all defenders; Defenders: Defuse the Spike, eliminate all attackers, OR let the round timer expire; First team to 13 rounds wins the map

7. Violations & Penalties

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Riot Games

Match fixing: Arranging or attempting to influence match outcomes — permanent ban; Cheating: Using unauthorized software, exploits, or information — suspension to permanent ban; Account sharing: Playing on another player's account — suspension

Riot Games

Cheating: Use of aimbots, wallhacks, or any unauthorized software — permanent competitive ban; Match fixing: Manipulating match outcomes or betting — permanent ban; Bug exploitation: Intentional abuse of known bugs — round forfeit to match forfeit

8. Safety & Integrity

Different

Riot Games

Maximum daily practice hours may be mandated by regional league regulations; Teams must provide adequate rest periods during multi-day events; Players have access to sports psychologists and support services

Riot Games

Riot Vanguard: Kernel-level anti-cheat required on all competitive systems; Tournament PCs are hardened with restricted software installations; Peripheral device verification at all LAN events

Behavioral Violations

Different

Riot Games

Unsportsmanlike conduct: Taunting, BM (bad manners), or disruptive behavior — warning to fine; Harassment: Directed abuse toward players, officials, or fans — fine to suspension; Social media violations: Leaking confidential information, hate speech — fine to suspension

Riot Games

Disruptive behavior: Intentional team damage, refusal to play, AFK — warning to suspension; Harassment: Personal attacks against players, staff, or fans — fine to suspension; Social media violations: Leaking confidential information or hate speech — fine to suspension

Hardware

Different

Riot Games

Gaming PC meeting minimum tournament specifications (set by tournament organizer); Monitor: minimum 144Hz refresh rate, 24-27 inch display; Mouse and keyboard (players may bring their own peripherals)

Riot Games

Gaming PC meeting Riot Games tournament specifications; Monitor: 240Hz refresh rate, 24-25 inch display (tournament standard); Mouse: players bring their own (must be tournament-approved)

Map Structure

Different

Riot Games

Three lanes: Top, Mid, and Bot — each connecting the two bases; Jungle: Area between lanes containing neutral monsters; Bases: Each team's base contains the Nexus, two Nexus turrets, and an inhibitor per lane

Riot Games

Each map has two or three spike sites where attackers can plant the Spike; Maps feature unique interactive elements (teleporters, doors, destructible walls, zip lines); Ability orbs are placed on maps for players to collect and charge abilities

Network

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Riot Games

Tournament realm servers provided by Riot Games; Minimum network requirements: <10ms ping to tournament server; Backup internet connections required for official events

Riot Games

LAN play for all VCT international events; Tournament realm servers operated by Riot Games; 128-tick servers standard for all competitive play

Officials

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Riot Games

Referees: Monitor gameplay integrity, enforce rules, manage pauses; Tournament administrators: Handle scheduling, disputes, and rule interpretations; Technical staff: Manage hardware, network, and client issues

Riot Games

Match referees: Monitor gameplay, manage pauses, enforce competitive rules; Tournament administrators: Handle scheduling, protests, agent bans, and rule interpretations; Technical staff: Maintain servers, player PCs, and network infrastructure

Player Eligibility

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Riot Games

Minimum age: 17 years (varies by region); Must hold valid residency for their competitive region; Must not be under any active competitive suspension

Riot Games

Minimum age: 16 years; Must be signed to a VCT partnership team or qualify through Challengers/Ascension; Must not be under an active Riot Games competitive ruling

Player Welfare

Different

Riot Games

Maximum daily practice hours may be mandated by regional league regulations; Teams must provide adequate rest periods during multi-day events; Players have access to sports psychologists and support services

Riot Games

Adequate rest periods mandated between matches and across event days; Soundproof booths or isolation setups at international events; Access to sports psychologists and mental health resources

Series Scoring

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Riot Games

BO1: Single game determines the winner; BO3: First to 2 game wins; BO5: First to 3 game wins

Riot Games

BO1: Single map win; BO3: First to 2 map wins (standard playoff format); BO5: First to 3 map wins (Grand Finals)

Software

Different

Riot Games

Official League of Legends tournament client (provided by Riot Games); All players must use the current tournament patch version; No unauthorized third-party software, overlays, or macros permitted

Riot Games

Official Valorant tournament client (provided by Riot Games); Current competitive patch version; Riot Vanguard anti-cheat must be active

Team Composition

Different

Riot Games

Each team consists of 5 active players and up to 2 substitutes; Standard roles: Top Laner, Jungler, Mid Laner, Bot Laner (ADC), Support; Coaching staff may communicate with players only during designated breaks

Riot Games

Each team consists of 5 active players and up to 1 substitute; Each player selects a unique Agent (no duplicate Agents per team); Agent roles: Duelists, Initiators, Controllers, Sentinels

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