Geekdom 3000 - EA FC 24

This tournament is not affiliated with or sponsored by Electronic Arts Inc. or its licensors

Participants must physically attend the tournanment in Doha, Qatar

Venue entrance fee is TBD and will be paid in cash or card

The latest and greatest edition of the ever-popular EA football video game franchise is coming to Geekdom. EA FC 24 features super realistic player motion tracking, updated team tactics and totally immersive stadium atmospheres. Are you our Player of the Year? Dust off your boots and pull on that captain’s armband because it’s time to leave it all on the pitch at this year’s winner-takes-all EA FC 24 Tournament.

إستمتع بأحدث نسخة من لعبة لكرة القدم الشهيرة في جيكدوم، بكل ما فيها من تتبع واقعي ومتميز للحركة وتكتكيات جماعية مطورة وأجواء رائعة للاستادات. مستعد لإنتزاع لقب أفضل لعب للعالم؟ إستعد لخوض أشرس المباريات على أرض البلعب وإحراز النصر.

Tournament Dates & Time:

• Day 1 - 16 - Feb-24 @ 5:00 PM
• Day 2 - 17-Feb-24 @ 5:00 PM

Tournament Location

Geekdom Building at Lusail Boulevard, Forgotten Planet: Gamers' Arena

Rules are subject to change prior to start of tournament.

For questions, concerns, or to edit your registration, reach out to us on our email (hello@projectinfinite.net) or DM our instagram page.

Tournament Rules

• Tournament Fortmat will be Single Elimination
• Match Format:
  • Intial Rounds: Best of 1
    • Semi-Finals: Best of 3
    • Finals / 3rd and 4th Place: Best of 5
• Teams are not allowed to end a match or restart with different teams.
• Restart match will be the option used to play the next match in the best of three.
• Participants may choose their preferred controls; Manual, Semi or Assisted before the match starts.
• Participants may choose Tactical defending mode or Legacy defending mode before the match starts.
• Controllers are provided by the Organizer. However participants are allowed to bring their own.
• If a controller is defective, the participant can pause the game and notify the tournament referee. Once the participant agrees that the problem has been rectified, they are NOT allowed to pause the game a second time.
• The tournament referee will determine the final decision regarding the controller’s status. If a participant chooses to play with a defective controller, all end results are valid and final. Disputes will not be entertained.
• No memory cards or saved games are permitted throughout the tournament.
• Open teams will be allowed for the tournament.
• Legendary teams are NOT allowed.
• Both teams of participants may select the same club/country/team.
• Teams are allowed to select preset formations before the match begins.
• Tactic selection is allowed throughout the whole match.
• Once the match has started, Players may not pause the game except in the case of an emergency or a defective controller.

Game Settings

• Mode: Kick-Off
  

Other Tournament Rules:

• Registered Players always need to be present at the tournament area.
• Players will be disqualified if they do not show up after their names have been announced for a maximum of 3 times.
• Players will be shown to their designated station and should immediately set-up their game and begin play.
• Each Player will have 2 minutes to configure controls, line-ups and settings in accordance with the rules as described under ‘Rules of Tournament’.
• Custom packages may not be used, nor anything else that is not available in the in-game pause menu.
• Tournament referees will be on site to monitor all game play. They will signal participants to begin play and will record scores for each match.
• Players shall be responsible for keeping track of their respective game situation, so that if a match is interrupted, the situation can be restored.
• Tournament referees will also be monitoring the match situation as closely as possible.
• No replays or game interruptions, except for designated pauses to report scores (if any), will be allowed.
• No coaching allowed (for example, people in the audience may not advise a participant while playing).
• In the case of any kind of unforeseen circumstances like disconnection, disc error or electricity failure; the scores will remain the same from the point of disconnection, and participants may resume gameplay for the remaining part of the game once rectified. The final decision will be the referees’.
• Players CANNOT pause the match unless the gameplay is stopped (i.e. If it’s a free kick or the ball is in their own keeper’s possession) or if there’s a fault with the controller (see ‘Rules of Tournament’). If Players are found to have paused the game intentionally, they may be given a warning or disqualified, at the tournament referee’s discretion. Second warnings will result in automatic disqualification. Players will have a 30-second grace period after the pause.
• Each Player is allowed two pauses. One Pause per Half.
• Any Player who deliberately attempts to sabotage or damage the equipment to restart matches will be banned from the tournament, effective immediately.
• Any Player who attempts to disrupt matches with verbal or physical abuse to the tournament referee/admin or opponent will be disqualified from the tournament and may be removed from the venue.
• Any Player's refusal to play a match or presenting any disruptive behavior with intent to delay the tournament will result in forfeit of the match, regardless of their tournament standings.
• All Players must conduct themselves in a reasonable manner, maintaining a friendly and polite demeanor to spectators, members of the press, tournament officials, and to other participants.
• Players will refrain from using any vulgar or offensive language.
• Abusive behavior, including harassment and threats, physical abuse, fighting or any threatening action or threatening language; directed at any participant, spectator, official or any other person is prohibited.Abuse to game stations, controllers or any tournament equipment is prohibited.
• Any action that interferes with play of a game, including but not limited to purposeful destruction of game station, interfering with power sources, and abuse of in-game pausing, is prohibited.
• The tournament rules are subject to change upon short notice.In case of any dispute, the tournament referee/organizer’s decision is final. No further disputes will be entertained.
• The organizer will not be responsible for any damage, loss or injury caused from participation in this tournament.
• By participating, Players are agreeing to the all the above rules of the tournament.
• Players must present a valid Qatari ID to claim their prize.