Added language around use of personal equipment during live event competitions. If there are issues with personal equipment, players will have to use equipment provided by the event venue.

A group of teams that regularly play against one another. There are two distinct types of PlayVS leagues: (a) Recreational and (b) Competitive.

Created guidelines around official broadcast matches.

Broadcast matches may have a tech test before the start of the official match.

Added state to groups that can determine exceptions for enrollment.

Clarification that coaches still need to be present (physically or virtually) to address issues.

Added line to explain possible consequences for failure to change a name in violation of rules.

Added differences between recreational and competitive leagues.

Added line to clarify that recreation leagues will not include playoffs or championships.

Changed table Team Breakpoint to Number of Teams to better explain how many playoff eligible teams are needed for different bracket sizes.

Changed bullet points to include new tiebreaker formats: Opponent match win percentage (OMW%) and Opponent opponent’s match win percentage (OOMW%).

Adjusted language for Hearthstone game accounts to account for solos.

Adjusted formatting.

Adjusted language to clarify both teams need to agree and report the final scores of matches using match assistant. If match assistant is skipped coaches will need to manually report.

Added line to explain possible exceptions granted on a case by case basis as approved by PlayVS League Officials.

Repeating language already stated in 6.1.4 Grace Period.

Added language around use of personal equipment during live event competitions. If there are issues with personal equipment, players will have to use equipment provided by the event venue.

Added information for determining what makes team playoff eligible.

Added information for Middle School playoff bracket sizes and playoff guidelines.

Added information around finals consisting from top 2 teams in playoffs.

Created guidelines around official broadcast matches.

Broadcast matches may have a tech test before the start of the official match.

Added information regarding playoff reschedules.

Added information for teams impacted by uncontrollable circumstances.

League Officials will require a reschedule for matches where any team is impacted.

Added state to groups that can determine exceptions for enrollment.

Added line to explain possible consequences for failure to change a name in violation of rules.

Added explanation for competitive vs recreational seasons.

Changed bullet points to include new tiebreaker formats: Opponent match win percentage (OMW%) and Opponent opponent’s match win percentage (OOMW%).

Reworded information to better explain grace period rules (matching High School).

Certain sections now are numbered differently.

Majority of titles require all players to have game accounts linked.

Will reference unique cases for game specific rulebooks (ie: Smash).

Highlighted specifically when teams are able to make substitutions across all game titles.

Standardized required equipment.

Removed redundant language already present in the Competition Rulebooks.

Removed Table, Chairs, Headsets, Monitors, and other pieces of equipment that are not always required/used.

Removed create lobby step that is covered in match instructions.

Clarification added for account connections if using 1 switch to compete.

Clarification added to clearly state subs must be made before the start of the match.

Added Nintendo Switch 2 and Built in LAN port (Dock).

Clarification added for account connections if 2 players using 1 switch to compete.

Replaced redundant language for determining a winner with tiebreaker explainer.

Added Nintendo Switch 2 and Built in LAN port (Dock).

Highlighted information in regards to restrictions of using Splatfest Tees.

Added Nintendo Switch 2 and Built in LAN port (Dock).

Teams are able to use online draft tools to facilitate the draft pick process as long as both teams agree to using them.

Included an organized table to better explain the order for the tournament draft format.

Added context for equipment failures due to the inability to pause an in progress match.

Adjusted links to steps shown above this section.

Individual players will still pilot 3 decks in a Best-of-Five (Bo5) game format.

Included an organized table to better explain the specifics for decks being locked after a player wins with that deck.

Added a line that clearly states if players leave the match using in-game functions, they will be issued a loss for the match.

Added advanced settings for lobby creation: Weather: Clear

Individual players will play a Best-of-Three (Bo3) Games format.

No playoffs or championships for recreational leagues.

Updated specifications for Solos competition.

Updated for Solos match format.

Adjusted wording for Coaches to be allowed to spectate.

Individual players will play a Best-of-Three (Bo3) Games format.

Updated specifications for Solos competition.

Updated for Solos match format.

Adjusted wording for Coaches to be allowed to spectate.

Players must use default skins for competitions.

Please refer to the rulebook for further details as this will be updated before the start of the regular season to provide warnings as a first offense.

Clarification added for account connections if using 1 Console/PC to compete.

Clarification added to clearly state subs must be made before the start of the match.

Island Code: 3237-7822-8160.

The PlayVS Zone Wars map will still be available but not used in competitions.

Updated information using the new map for competition.

If the mouse and keyboard is used on a console, it must be directly connected with no adapters.

Teams will use the BoxFight Loot loadout for PlayVS matches.

Added Recommendations for Replays.

After both teams have selected a Map and Side, Hero Bans will occur before the start of each map.

For a more detailed breakdown, please refer to Section 1.7 Specific Rules: Hero Bans in the rulebook.

After setting up custom game lobbies using the competitive preset, teams will now need to toggle off Kill Cams from Settings ➤ Modes ➤ All.

Please refer to Section 1.7 Specific Rules: Game Mode and Map Pool in the rulebook for details on the map pool PlayVS Competitions will be using for the 2025-2026 Season.

Added Side Selection to the away team for game 1.

If the mouse and keyboard is used on a console, it must be directly connected with no adapters.

1st Map Pick

2nd Side Selection

3rd Hero Bans

Updated the available map pool to match the current competitive ACT rotation.

Created tables to outline information for Best-of-One (Bo1) and Best-of-Three (Bo3) formats.

Players must use default skins for competitions.

Please refer to the rulebook for further details as this will be updated before the start of the regular season to provide warnings as a first offense.

Please refer to Section 1.7 Specific Rules: Game Mode and Map Pool in the rulebook for details on the map pool PlayVS Competitions will be using for the 2025-2026 Season.

Tiebreaker Map Pool has also been updated.

New Clarification added for alternate accounts being used due to cross-progression not yet added to the title.

Alternate accounts must belong to the competing player and coaches need to share the reason for an alternate account being used.

Added Side Selection to the away team for game 1.