4. Players & Officials
Team Composition
- Each team has 5 active players and up to 1-2 substitutes (varies by tournament)
- Common roles: In-Game Leader (IGL), AWPer, Entry Fragger, Support, Lurker
- One coach per team; coaches may only communicate during timeouts and halftime (Valve coach bug rule)
Officials
- Server administrators: Configure servers, manage match settings
- Referees: Monitor gameplay, authorize tactical pauses, enforce rules
- Tournament directors: Handle protests, scheduling, and rule interpretations
- Anti-cheat staff: Monitor players and systems for unauthorized software
Player Eligibility
- Minimum age: 16 years (most tournaments)
- Must not be VAC-banned on their competing account
- Must not be under an active ESIC or Valve competitive ban
- Regional residency requirements may apply for certain leagues