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FC 25 Rule Book

1. Eligibility

  • Only college students are allowed to register.
  • A valid college ID card must be presented at the time of registration.
  • Registration is individual (1 player per entry).

2. Tournament Format

  • Single Elimination in college Finals until the Semi-Finals.
  • From Semi-Finals & Finals → Best of 3 (BO3) matches will be played.
  • For the Zonal Qualifier, Top 8 players will play in the Double Elimination format.
  • In Grand Finals, the players will compete in the Round Robin format.
  • Organizers will provide the final schedule & bracket after registrations close.

3. Match Format

  • Platform: PlayStation 5 (PS5)
  • Game: FIFA 25
  • Match Duration:
  • Half Time: 3 minutes
  • Full Match: 6 minutes (2 x 3 mins)
  • Teams Allowed: Only Club Teams are permitted. National/International Teams are NOT allowed.

4. Game Settings

  • Difficulty Level: World Class
  • Match Type: Kick-Off
  • Camera Angle: Tele Broadcast (Default, no change allowed)
  • Injuries: On
  • Handball: Off
  • Time/Score Display: On
  • Substitutions: 3 per match (as per FIFA rules)
  • Extra Time: No (except in finals if required)
  • Penalty Shootout: Yes, in case of a tie

5. Tournament Rules

  • Controllers: Players must use the controllers provided by the organizers. Personal controllers are NOT allowed.
  • Login Restrictions: Players are not allowed to log in with their personal FIFA/PSN IDs. Only guest/local profiles will be used.
  • Fair Play: Any attempt to exploit glitches, bugs, or unfair gameplay will lead to immediate disqualification.
  • Pausing the Game: Pauses allowed only when the ball is out of play. Excessive or unnecessary pausing will result in a warning or penalty.
  • Tie Matches:
  • Group/Elimination Rounds: Direct penalty shootout after full-time.
  • Semi-Finals & Finals (BO3): Penalty shootout in each game if tied.
  • Multiple Game Qualification: If a player qualifies for the Semi-Finals of both FIFA 25 and Street Fighter, they must choose one game to continue in. The other spot will be given to the next best-placed player.

6. Conduct & Penalties

  • Unsportsmanlike behavior (abuse, aggressive conduct, disrespect to opponent/organizers) will lead to disqualification.
  • Late Arrival: Players must report 10 minutes before their match. Failure to appear will result in a walkover for the opponent.
  • Cheating/Modding: Strictly prohibited. Any evidence of cheating will result in a lifetime ban from future tournaments.

7. General Guidelines

  • Players must follow all instructions given by the event organizers.
  • The decision of the referee/organizers is final and binding.
  • Players are encouraged to maintain discipline and sportsmanship throughout the event.
  • The tournament rules are subject to change by the organizer as per the situation.