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
Why people argue about this
People often assume that just meeting the minimum age requirement (16 years old) is enough for eligibility, without realizing they also need to be free of VAC bans or Valve competitive bans on their account too. The rule's complexity and its emphasis on both age and gameplay integrity can lead to misunderstandings about what exactly constitutes a compliant player.
