Scrims
A scrim is a single-group event with multiple matches. Think of it as a practice lobby or a weekly competitive session. Use scrims when:- You’re running a daily or weekly practice lobby
- All teams play in one group
- You want cumulative points across multiple matches (e.g., 6 matches in one evening)
- No stages, no advancement — just play and see who’s on top
- One group of teams
- Multiple matches (up to 8)
- Points accumulate across all matches
- Final leaderboard shows combined standings
Tournaments
A tournament is a multi-stage event with a roadmap. Teams progress through stages — qualifiers, semifinals, finals — with advancement rules at each stage. Use tournaments when:- You’re running a competitive event with multiple rounds
- Teams need to qualify and advance through stages
- You want elimination, round robin, or a mix of both
- You need invited slots for pro teams
- Multiple stages connected by a roadmap
- Each stage can be Elimination or Round Robin
- Set advancement rules (e.g., top 4 from each group advance)
- Results flow between stages automatically
- Supports invited slots at any stage
Key Differences
| Feature | Scrim | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | One | Multiple |
| Roadmap | No | Yes |
| Advancement | No | Yes — auto or manual |
| Group count | One | As many as needed |
| Invited slots | No | Yes — any stage |
| Matches per group | Up to 8 | Up to 8 |
| Point calculation | Cumulative | Per stage + cumulative |
| Best for | Practice, weekly events | Competitive events, opens |