Fair play for every bracket

How this works

Esports often tilt toward pros — this format keeps players inside their own skill brackets and separates paid cash brackets from free-entry Nitro giveaway tournaments. Everything runs through Discord so results and communication stay clear, even when matches are off-stream.

Join the Discord lobby

Discord is where lobbies are called, rules are pinned, and staff verify scores. It is required for all tournaments.

Pick your format

Choose a paid-entry bracket or a free-entry Nitro giveaway tournament; the host does not play.

Set up the lobby & ready up

The home side spins up the private match, shares the lobby name/password, everyone joins a side, then types R/Ready before kickoff.

Play and report

Finish the match, submit both scores with a screenshot. Matching reports auto-advance; disagreements are flagged for admin review.

Rules that keep matches fair

  • Stay in your assigned skill bracket. Smurfing or sandbagging removes you from the event.
  • Use the posted lobby name/password (or private lobby invite) exactly as shared by staff.
  • Post screenshots of final scores in the correct Discord channel after every match.
  • If both players submit the same winner, that side advances automatically. Conflicting reports trigger admin review and screenshots are mandatory.
  • If only one player reports before the cut-off, the other side forfeits the match. Leaving a live bracket also counts as a forfeit with no refunds.
  • Follow admin timing updates; competitions may not be live streamed and coverage is not guaranteed.

How Discord facilitates play

Where matches are coordinatedDiscord voice/text channels
Who validates scoresModerators and automated checks
When points updateRight after players submit results
Where winners are postedStandings in-app; Nitro winners on Dave's YouTube
Quick reminder

Make sure Discord notifications are on during events — lobby calls and match timing live there.

Custom lobby (home team) checklist

The home team creates the private match, shares access, and everyone readies up before kickoff. Leaving a live tournament counts as a forfeit — no refunds — so if you can't make it, back out from your profile before the event goes live.

  • Open Rocket League, click Play > Custom Games > Create Private Match.
  • Game Mode: Soccar · Arena: DFH Stadium · Team Size: 3v3 · Bot Difficulty: No Bots.
  • Region: Recommended · Joinable By: Name/Password · Team Settings: No change · Mutator Settings: No change.
  • Choose a unique lobby name and password, then click Create Match.
  • Share the lobby name and password in the app for your opponent. Once everyone joins, pick a side.
  • Type R or Ready to signal you’re set, play the match, then record the result in the app with a screenshot.