4v4 APM 2025 Qualifiers

Team & Match Rules

• Teams must register 4–6 players (maximum 2 substitutes).
• If a team cannot field 4 players, one last-minute sub may be allowed if communicated with the moderators. Player must be registered on this site.
• Games will be 4v4.
• Only casters and moderators may spectate matches.
  Subs and general spectators are not permitted.

Conduct

• Trolling: 1 warning → second offence = disqualification.
• Spec cheating = immediate disqualification.
• Any other form of cheating = tournament disqualification and report to BAR admins.
• Match results must be submitted by the team captain on the brackets page.

Map Selection (Bo3)

Lower OS first, Higher OS second

Ban · Ban · Ban · Ban · Pick · Pick · Ban · Ban · Last

Tie-Breakers

• A Bo1 on a random map will be used.
• For a three-way tie:
  1. The bottom two teams play a Bo1.
  2. The winner plays a Bo1 vs. the highest-placed team.
• Maps are assigned randomly.

Streaming Rules

• Casters must stream with a 5-minute delay.
• Only approved streamers may spectate.
• Players may stream:
  • A 5-minute delay is recommended but optional.
  • Both teams must agree if a player streams.

Replacements

• Between qualifiers and the main tournament, teams may replace one player.
• Replacement player cannot already be registered on another team.

Technical Rules

• No-shows = full tournament forfeit.
• Maximum match delay: 10 minutes from the round start (admin discretion).
• Disconnects or technical problems must be resolved within 4 minutes, or the game is a forfeit.