Tournament rules

Last updated 24 October 2026

These rules apply to every Zenith competition. Each game also has its own rulebook, based on that game’s official esports rules.

Which rules apply

Every Zenith tournament follows, in this order: the tournament’s own page, the rulebook for its game, then these general tournament rules.
Each game rulebook is based on that game’s official esports rules and adapted for Zenith events.
Organisers interpret the rules. Their decision on match day is final, subject to appeal afterwards.

Players must meet the eligibility shown on the tournament page, such as region, age or rank.
Each player must play on their own game account. The game ID registered must belong to the player using it.
A player may appear on only one active entry per tournament, including as a substitute.
Players with an active ZenithAntiCheat flag for the same game may be refused or removed after review.

Register before the deadline with the full roster the format needs. Substitutes are optional unless the tournament page says otherwise.
Entries may need organiser approval. Rejections always come with a reason, and full tournaments can use a waitlist.
Roster changes after registration closes need organiser approval and must not add a player already on another entry.
Team names, tags and logos must not be offensive or imitate another team or brand.

Check in when asked and be in the lobby at the time shown. Room details are shared with registered captains only, and must not be passed on.
Lateness: a team or player not ready 10 minutes after the scheduled start forfeits that match or game, unless the organisers have agreed a delay.
Captains are the contact for their team on match day and must stay reachable on the channel the organisers set.
Settings, maps and formats must match the game rulebook and the tournament page. Report any mistake before the match starts.

Cheats, modified game clients, macros, scripts and unauthorised third-party software are prohibited.
Deliberately using bugs or exploits, playing on another person’s account, teaming with opponents, match fixing and betting on your own matches are prohibited.
Organisers may ask any player to share their screen, record their play or show their device and settings, before or after a match.
Breaches lead to disqualification, loss of prizes and a ZenithAntiCheat flag that is checked against future registrations.

Respect opponents, organisers, casters and viewers in game chat, voice, social media and on stream.
Harassment, hate speech, threats and discrimination lead to removal from the competition.
Follow organiser instructions promptly. Arguing with a decision during a match delays everyone; raise it afterwards.

Results are confirmed by the organisers. Keep screenshots of every result and scoreboard until the tournament ends.
Raise a dispute within 15 minutes of the match ending, with evidence. Late disputes are not considered unless they concern cheating.
Prizes are shown on the tournament page and paid only to eligible teams that finished in good standing, to the captain or the account they nominate.

Matches may be streamed and recorded by Zenith. Taking part means your name, team logo and gameplay may appear in Zenith broadcasts and posts.
Players may stream their own point of view only if the tournament page allows it, with a delay of at least 3 minutes.

Organisers may change schedules, formats or maps for reasons such as game updates or server problems. Registered teams are told first.
If a tournament is cancelled, the reason is shown on its page.

Questions about this page? Contact us.

Tournament rules

Last updated 24 October 2026

Every Zenith tournament follows, in this order: the tournament’s own page, the rulebook for its game, then these general tournament rules.
Each game rulebook is based on that game’s official esports rules and adapted for Zenith events.
Organisers interpret the rules. Their decision on match day is final, subject to appeal afterwards.

Players must meet the eligibility shown on the tournament page, such as region, age or rank.
Each player must play on their own game account. The game ID registered must belong to the player using it.
A player may appear on only one active entry per tournament, including as a substitute.
Players with an active ZenithAntiCheat flag for the same game may be refused or removed after review.

Register before the deadline with the full roster the format needs. Substitutes are optional unless the tournament page says otherwise.
Entries may need organiser approval. Rejections always come with a reason, and full tournaments can use a waitlist.
Roster changes after registration closes need organiser approval and must not add a player already on another entry.
Team names, tags and logos must not be offensive or imitate another team or brand.

Check in when asked and be in the lobby at the time shown. Room details are shared with registered captains only, and must not be passed on.
Lateness: a team or player not ready 10 minutes after the scheduled start forfeits that match or game, unless the organisers have agreed a delay.
Captains are the contact for their team on match day and must stay reachable on the channel the organisers set.
Settings, maps and formats must match the game rulebook and the tournament page. Report any mistake before the match starts.

Cheats, modified game clients, macros, scripts and unauthorised third-party software are prohibited.
Deliberately using bugs or exploits, playing on another person’s account, teaming with opponents, match fixing and betting on your own matches are prohibited.
Organisers may ask any player to share their screen, record their play or show their device and settings, before or after a match.
Breaches lead to disqualification, loss of prizes and a ZenithAntiCheat flag that is checked against future registrations.

Respect opponents, organisers, casters and viewers in game chat, voice, social media and on stream.
Harassment, hate speech, threats and discrimination lead to removal from the competition.
Follow organiser instructions promptly. Arguing with a decision during a match delays everyone; raise it afterwards.

Results are confirmed by the organisers. Keep screenshots of every result and scoreboard until the tournament ends.
Raise a dispute within 15 minutes of the match ending, with evidence. Late disputes are not considered unless they concern cheating.
Prizes are shown on the tournament page and paid only to eligible teams that finished in good standing, to the captain or the account they nominate.

Matches may be streamed and recorded by Zenith. Taking part means your name, team logo and gameplay may appear in Zenith broadcasts and posts.
Players may stream their own point of view only if the tournament page allows it, with a delay of at least 3 minutes.

Organisers may change schedules, formats or maps for reasons such as game updates or server problems. Registered teams are told first.
If a tournament is cancelled, the reason is shown on its page.

Questions about this page? Contact us.