QOC E-Games Tournament - FIFA 23

Welcome to the QOC E-Games Tournament for FIFA 23, one of the biggest FIFA tournaments in Qatar! Select your team, your tactics and prove you are the best in Qatar to win big prizes and even bigger bragging rights!

REGISTRATION FEE IS 20 QAR TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL AT THE TOURNAMENT AREA

TOURNAMENT DATES & TIMES:

• Day 1 - Thursday November 2nd - 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Day 2 - Friday November 3rd - 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

• Day 1 - Round 1, Round 2, Round 3
• Day 2 - Round 4, Round 5, Round 6, 3rd/4th Place, Finals

TOURNAMENT LOCATION

Mall of Qatar - Oasis

PRIZES

1st Place:

• 7,000 QAR Cash - by Qatar Olympic Comittee
• 1,000 QAR Voucher - by Alif Stores
• Meta Quest Pro - by Alif Stores
• Coolight Triangle LED Light (x2) - by Alif Stores

2nd Place

• 5,000 QAR Cash - by Qatar Olympic Comittee
• 500 QAR Voucher - by Alif Stores
• Razer Huntsman V2 Keyboard  - by Alif Stores
• Razer Barracuda Headset - by Alif Stores

3rd Place

• 3,000 QAR Cash - by Qatar Olympic Comittee
• 500 QAR Voucher - by Alif Stores
• Razer Huntsman V2 Keyboard - by Alif Stores
• Razer Barracuda Headset - by Alif Stores

TOURNAMENT RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TOURNAMENT SITUATION

GAME FORMAT

• All matches will be played in 11v11 Kickoff Mode.
• All matches will be 8 mins in total length (max).
• In the case of a draw at the end of a single match, a player should score a golden goal to win (no draws)
• In case of a draw after the golden goal extension, then players will go for penalties.

BRACKET FORMAT

• Single Elimination

GAME FORMAT PER ROUND:

• Round 1 (128 Players) - Best of 1
• Round 2 (64 Players) - Best of 1
• Round 3 (32 Players) - Home and Away (Score Aggregate)
• Round 4 (16 Players) - Home and Away (Score Aggregate)
• Round 5 (8 Players) - Best of 3
• Round 6 (4 Players) - Best of 3
• Finals and 3rd/4th Place Match - Best of 3

RULES PER GAME FORMAT

Single Elimination:

• Player with the most goals wins

Home and Away (Score Aggregate):

• Players will play two matches and goals will be added at the end of both matches. The player with the most goals wins.
  
  
• Match 1:
  Players will end the match and start the second match regardless of score (no extra time)
  
  
• Match 2:
  If scores are equal, and score aggregate is equal, Players will play Golden Goal. Player who scores the Golden Goal will win the Game.
  If no Golden Goal is scored during extra time, Players will play penalties. Player who wins at penalties will win the Game.
  If scores are not equal, but score aggregate is equal, Players will play a 3rd match.
  
  
• Match 3:
  If score aggregate is equal, Players will play Golden Goal. Player who scores the Golden Goal will win the match.
  If no Golden Goal is scored during extra time, Players will play penalties. Player who wins at penalties will win the Game.

BEST OF 3

• Players will play till either Player wins 2 matches
• If score is equal when the match ends, Players will play Golden Goal. Player who scores Golden Goal will win the match.
• If no goals are scored during Golden Goal, Players will play Penatlies. Player who wins at penalties will win the match.

GAME SETTINGS

• Game Tactics: Custom tactics allowed
• Formations: In-house Default formation (no player dragging allowed)
• Camera Settings: Tele Broadcast
• Half Length: 4 minutes
• Time/Score display: On
• HUD: Player Name Bar
• Player Indicator Size: Default
• Player Indicator Fade: On
• Attributes: Default
• Score Clock Dropdown: On
• Match Conditions: summer
• Time of Day: 8 PM
• Day: Clear
• FIFA Trainer: Off
• Game Speed: Fast
• Game Difficulty: Legendary

Rules of Tournament:

• This tournament is not affiliated with or sponsored by Electronic Arts Inc. or its licensors
• 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. Excluding legendary teams.
• 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, teams cannot pause the game except in the case of an emergency or a defective controller.

Other Tournament Rules:

• Registered players always need to be present at the tournament area. Teams will be disqualified if they do not show up after their team 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 team will have 2 minutes to configure controls, line-ups and settings in accordance with the rules as described under
• 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’.
• Teams 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 teams 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. Teams will have a 30-second grace period after the pause.
• Each team is allowed two pauses. One Pause per Half.
• Any participant/team who deliberately attempts to sabotage or damage the equipment to restart matches will be banned from the tournament, effective immediately.
• Any participant/team 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 participant/team’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 participants 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. Participants 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.
• Gambling, including betting on the outcome of games, 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, participants/teams are agreeing to the all the above rules of the tournament.