SFM By MetalCloud, Edited by Raos

All regular season matches must be played by November 26th, 2022 at the latest.

The playoffs format for each division will be as follows:

• Invite: Top 4 Double Elim (Single Weekend)
• Advanced: Top 4 Double Elim
• Main: Top 8 Single Elim
• IM: Top 8 Single Elim
• AM: Top 16 Single Elim
• NC: Top 6 Single Elim

The first default day for playoffs will be November 28th, and the final day to play matches will be December 22nd at 11:59 EST.

Ringers

As a reminder, ringers must follow our guidelines, specifically for those after roster lock, [1009.4.3] - Ringers After Roster Locks.

Invite Playoffs

Invite playoffs will take place on December 10th-11th. The bracket will follow a traditional top 4 double elimination bracket, and all matches will take place across those two days. The first two rounds will take place on December 10th, and Semi- and Grand Finals will take place on the 11th.

General Reminders

• Any minor penalties incurred during playoffs will reduce prize earnings by 10%, and major penalties incurred will reduce prize earnings by 30%. For more information on how penalties are modified during playoffs, check here.
• Forfeits during playoffs will result in a 50% reduction in earnings.
• Any players that fail to submit POV demos during playoffs will result in a second offense at a minimum, even if the player has no previous offenses.
• Map pick/bans must be completed 36 hours before the scheduled match time. Failure to do so can result in the team delaying pick/bans to lose their picks.
• Admins will encourage teams to avoid forfeits, and any team that forfeits will lose 50% of earnings.