TSS - League Format

League Format

Teams can play on any standard map agreed upon by both teams.
If a map cannot be agreed upon by both teams, the match will be played on "Champions Field (Day)".

Leagues

Teams will be split into skill-based leagues of 8-16 teams each.

Pro League

Elite Competition
70% Prize Pool

Minor League

Advanced Players
15% Prize Pool

Amateur League

Developing Talent
10% Prize Pool

Farmers League

Entry Level
5% Prize Pool

💰 Total Prize Pool: $200 (looking for sponsors!)

League Play Definition

Two match from league play will be played each week.
Each match will be a best-of-five series. The first team to win 3 games is the victor.
League standings will be decided based on a team's overall record. Tiebreakers will be decided using the following order:
- Head to head
- Game win/loss differential.
- Tie-Breaker Match
At the end of regular season league play, the top 10 teams from each league will advance into their respective play-offs.

Playoffs

Playoffs will be hosted as a single elimination tournament.
- Quarters - best of 5 series (first to 3 wins).
- Semi's - best of 7 series (first to 4 wins).
- Finals - best of 7 series (first to 4 wins).
The top 2 teams in each league will gain a first-round bye in their respective playoff.
Finals must be played at a set time on the official TSS stream.
If there is a scheduling conflict, a new stream time must be arranged between the 2 teams, a commissioner and a registered TSS caster.
The prize pool will be split between the top four leagues as follows:
- League A - Pro League - 70%
- League B - Minor League - 15%
- League C - Amateur League - 10%
- League D - Farmers League - 5%
- Prize Pool: $200 (looking for sponsors)

Promotion/Relegation

From all leagues, except Pro League, the top team will gain automatic promotion to the next higher league.
From all leagues, except the lowest league, the bottom team will be subject to automatic relegation to the next lower league.
From all leagues, except Pro League, the second place team will qualify for a promotion/relegation playoff against the second to last place team from the next higher league.
From all leagues, except the lowest league, the second to last place team will qualify for a promotion/relegation playoff against the second place team from the next lowest league.
- If there are 8 teams in each league, the 2nd place team from league C will play the 7th place team from league B.
- If the 2nd place team from league C wins, they will be promoted and the other team will be relegated.
- If the 7th place team from league B wins, each team will stay in their respective league.

📊 Dynamic System

The promotion/relegation system ensures competitive balance across all leagues, giving teams the opportunity to move up through strong performance or face relegation if they underperform.

League Managers

Each league will be assigned a "League Manager" to ensure matches are being scheduled and to help dispute any scheduling conflicts. No League Manager or staff member will make a decision about a league they actively participate in.