Dota 2

1) Match Format Matches are played in 5 vs 5 Tournament formats may include: Best of 1 (BO1) for group stage Best of 3 (BO3) for playoffs Best of 5 (BO5) for grand finals 2) Win Condition A team wins by destroying the enemy Ancient. 3) Lobby Settings Game Mode: Captains Mode Server Region: Based on tournament settings (EU / NA / Middle East / Russia / Global) Cheats: Disabled Pause: Enabled Spectators: Allowed Game Version: Latest official Dota 2 version 4) Hero Selection Rules Hero picking must be done using Captains Mode Each team may ban heroes during the draft Duplicate hero picks are not allowed 5) Team Rules Each team must have exactly 5 main players Teams may have 1–2 substitutes (optional) Player substitution is only allowed before the match starts (unless tournament admin allows otherwise) 6) Match Start & Delay Rules Teams must be ready at least 10 minutes before match time Late arrival rules: Up to 10 minutes delay is acceptable After that, the team may receive a forfeit / disqualification (based on tournament policy) 7) Disconnect / Pause Rules Teams may pause the game in case of player disconnect Maximum total pause time: Usually 10 minutes If the player does not return, the match may continue or be declared a forfeit (admin decision) 8) Forbidden Actions Any form of cheating, hacking, scripts, or third-party tools Exploiting game bugs for unfair advantage Toxic behavior, harassment, or unsportsmanlike conduct 9) Match Result Rules Match results are recorded based on the final in-game outcome In case of crash or severe technical issues: The tournament admin may decide to remake, continue, or award a forfeit 10) Streaming & Spectator Rules (Optional) Streaming is allowed only if tournament rules permit Recommended stream delay: 3–5 minutes