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2026 Legends Series

Tournament Rules

All players must read and follow these rules before competing. Violations may result in forfeits, disqualification, or removal from the tournament series.

EA Madden '26 College Football '26 Xbox Series X PlayStation 5 Ages 6 – College
Xbox Series X PlayStation 5
Format
Single Elimination · 1v1
Head-to-head bracket. One loss and you're eliminated — no second chances from the opening whistle.
Quarter Length
3 Minutes
All matches run 3-minute quarters — every round including the final.
Skill Level
All Madden
Matches must be played on All Madden difficulty. Both players confirm before kickoff.
Team Selection
Any of 32 NFL Teams
No all-time, fantasy, or classic rosters. Current 32 NFL franchises only. Using a restricted team is an automatic forfeit.
Playbook
Any Madden Playbook
Players may use any available Madden '26 playbook including custom. No play-calling restrictions.
Coin Toss
Winner Decides
Coin toss winner selects home or away and whether to pick their team first or second. Applies every round.
Overtime & Tiebreaker
Standard OTTied at regulation? Standard Madden OT rules apply — first team to score wins.
Grudge MatchStill tied after one OT period? Same teams, same coin toss — play until any score decides it.
Sudden DeathAny score in Grudge Match — touchdown, field goal, or safety — ends the match immediately.
No Forfeits in OTA player cannot forfeit during overtime. Play continues until a winner is determined.
Pause & Rewind Policy
No PausingGame may not be paused during play except for a verified technical disconnection.
No RewindRewind must be disabled before the match. Using it at any point is a violation.
First ViolationOffending player must use a timeout immediately. No timeouts remaining = turnover on downs.
Second ViolationAutomatic forfeit. No exceptions.
Xbox Series X PlayStation 5
Format
Single Elimination · 1v1
Head-to-head bracket. One loss and you're eliminated — no second chances from the opening kick.
Quarter Length
3 Minutes
All matches run 3-minute quarters — every round including the final.
Skill Level
Advanced
All matches must be set to Advanced difficulty. Both players confirm before kickoff.
Team Selection
Any Current '26 College Team
No all-time rosters or fantasy teams. Active 2026 college programs only. Using a restricted team is an automatic forfeit.
Playbook
Any CFB '26 Playbook
Players may use any available College Football '26 playbook. No restrictions on play-calling.
Coin Toss
Winner Decides
Coin toss winner selects home or away and whether to pick their team first or second. Applies every round.
Overtime & Tiebreaker
Standard OTTied at regulation? College Football '26 OT rules apply including the college possession format.
Grudge MatchStill tied after one OT period? Same teams, same coin toss — play until any score decides it.
Sudden DeathAny score in Grudge Match ends the match immediately.
No Forfeits in OTNeither player may forfeit during overtime. Play until a winner is determined.
Pause & Rewind Policy
No PausingGame may not be paused during play except for a verified technical disconnection.
No RewindRewind must be disabled before the match. Using it at any point is a violation.
First ViolationOffending player must use a timeout immediately. No timeouts remaining = turnover on downs.
Second ViolationAutomatic forfeit. No exceptions.

All tournaments are divided into four age brackets to ensure fair competition. Players must register and compete in their correct bracket.

Elementary
Ages 6–9
Middle School
Ages 10–13
High School
Ages 15–18
College
College Level

Player Conduct

The following are strictly prohibited
Unsportsmanlike behavior — harassment, trash talk, or threatening language toward opponents, referees, or tournament staff.
Exploiting game glitches to gain an unfair advantage. Accidental glitches require both players to agree to replay or pause for admin review.
No-showing a scheduled match. Failure to appear within 10 minutes results in an automatic forfeit.
Account sharing or impersonation. Each player must compete under their own registered gamertag. Switching accounts is grounds for disqualification.
Intentional disconnection to avoid a loss. Any player who deliberately disconnects receives the loss for that match.
Disputing confirmed results. Once a match result is submitted and confirmed, it is final — except in cases of verified technical error.

Prize Distribution

Prizes awarded by Athlos Awards within 2–3 weeks of each tournament's conclusion.

1st Place
$500
Cash + Champion Poster + Ring or Belt + Free entry to all remaining 2026 tournaments in your game
2nd Place
$300
Cash prize + 50% off remaining 2026 tournament entry fees
Finalist
25% Off
Discount on remaining 2026 entries + Free gaming headwear