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FORMAT & SCHEDULE
This section outlines the format of the competition as well as the schedule of these 3 days.
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FORMAT
*FORMAT AND SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGES DEPENDING ON REGISTRATION*
First Round of Pool Play
Each match is two single game to 15, cap at 17
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Pools seeded using a snake draft based on NGB input and seeding committee analysis
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Overall pool results are used to snake seed Round 2 pools
Tie-breakers:
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Fewest losses
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Game differential ratio
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Head-to-head result
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Point differential ratio
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Coin toss
Second Round of Pool Play (only for Open & Women Squads)
Each match is one single game to 15, cap at 17​
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Results determine bracket seeding
Tie-breakers:
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Fewest losses
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Game differential ratio
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Head-to-head result
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Point differential ratio
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Coin toss
Bracket Play
Round of 32, Round of 16 and Quarters: Bo3 to 15, HC 17 (no HC in game 3)
Semifinals and Finals: Bo3 to 21, HC 25 (no HC in game 3)
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Brackets are snake seeded based on Round 2 results
Forfeits
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A team that doesn't show up counts as a forfeit (15–7) if the opposing squad had eligible teams available
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If a team forfeits mid-game, their current score is kept; the opponent is awarded enough points to win
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Example: A team forfeits at 13–10 → final score is 13–15
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Note: Bracket play forfeits may follow a different protocol.
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Consolation Matches
Bo1 to 21, HC 25
3rd Place: Bo3 to 15, HC21 (no HC in game 3)
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Teams enter consolation immediately after their first bracket loss
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SCHEDULE
MIXED SQUAD CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday September 05th, 2025​
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The Mixed Squad Championship will feature one round of pool play, with squads—each consisting of three teams—seeded using a snake draft based on rankings made by EURA. After pool play, squads will be placed into a single elimination bracket, with seeding based on their performance.
This format ensures balanced matchups in the early stages while keeping all squads eligible to compete for the championship. It simplifies scheduling while maintaining a high level of competition and fairness.
Note: The format may be adjusted if necessary. Final decisions rest with Tournament Director and EURA.
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OPEN & WOMEN SQUAD CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday September 06th, 2025​
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Each squad is made up of 5 teams (2 players per team). Day 1 features two rounds of pool play. The first round uses snake seeding based on rankings made by EURA. Squads are then regrouped into Gold and Silver tiers for a second round based on performance.
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Bracket play begins later the same day, with seeding determined by both pool rounds. This structure ensures balanced matchups, fair progression, and meaningful games throughout the day.
Note: The format may be adjusted if necessary. Final decisions rest with Tournament Director and EURA.
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Sunday September 07th, 2025​
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Day 2 is dedicated to completing bracket play. Squads will continue through the elimination rounds, with both championship and consolation matches ensuring all teams play meaningful games to determine final rankings.
The day will culminate in the squad finals for both divisions, followed by a closing ceremony celebrating the entire three-day event. Medals will be awarded to the top squads in each division.
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Note: The format may be adjusted if necessary. Final decisions rest with Tournament Director and EURA.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Squad Match Structure and Rules
Squad matchups are based on team rankings submitted by each NGB. These rankings should reflect an honest assessment of team strength and are not intended as a strategic element. Due to the limited knowledge of many countries and new pairings, rankings must come directly from each NGB to ensure fairness.
EURA will take into account EURA ranking in order to assess the honest assessment.
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Teams are matched by rank: A vs A, B vs B, C vs C, and so on.
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All matches are played concurrently, and the first squad to win 3 matchups secures the overall win. Any ongoing matches are stopped once a squad clinches victory.
Forfeits
If a squad is missing a team and the opponent has a team available to face them, it counts as a forfeit (15–7 score).
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If a player is injured and an alternate is used, the squad must submit an updated team ranking to the seeding committee before bracket play begins (see the Alternates section for details.)
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Special Matchup Scenarios
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Squad of 5 vs Squad of 3 or 4
The squad with 5 teams may assign matchups as needed, maintaining relative rank order (e.g., A vs A, C vs B, D vs C).
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Squad of 4 vs Squad of 4
If the match ends 2–2, the tiebreakers are:
- Total games won (highest)
- Point differential (highest)
- Sudden Death: Each squad selects one team. Flip a coin for serve. First team to win a point on their serve wins.
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​Squad of 3 vs Squad of 3
Winner is the first to 2 match wins.
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Squad of 4 vs Squad of 3
Squad of 4 receives 1 forfeit win.Squad of 4 needs 2 more match wins;
Squad of 3 must win all 3 remaining matches to take the overall win.
If tied 2–2, use the following tiebreakers:
- Total games won
- Point differential
- Sudden Death (same as above)
Note: In unplayed (forfeit) matchups, the winning team is credited with 2 games won; the losing team with 0. Point differential is not counted for forfeits.
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Squad of 5 vs Squad of 3
Squad of 5 receives 2 forfeit wins.
Squad of 5 needs just 1 more win; Squad of 3 must win all 3 remaining matches.