Fees & Prize Pools
Season 2Team Entry Fees
Participation in the Nexus COD League requires a team entry fee based on the division in which the team competes.
| Division | Team Entry Fee |
|---|---|
| Pro Division | $80 |
| Elders Division | $60 |
| Amateur Division | $40 |
Entry fees must be paid in full prior to the registration deadline. Teams that fail to submit payment by the published deadline may forfeit their spot in the league.
Division Capacity
The Nexus COD League uses minimum and maximum team capacities for each division to ensure a competitive and sustainable league structure.
| Division | Minimum Teams | Maximum Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Division | 16 | 24 |
| Elders Division | 12 | 24 |
| Amateur Division | 24 | 48 |
The league requires a minimum of 52 registered teams across all divisions to activate the guaranteed Season 2 prize pool.
Should any division fail to meet its minimum registration requirement, Nexus Gaming reserves the right to combine divisions, modify the competition structure, or cancel that division at its sole discretion.
Season 2 Prize Pool
Season 2 features a scalable prize pool that increases as league participation grows.
Guaranteed Prize Pool
$2,000
Maximum Prize Pool
$4,000
Prize pools scale proportionally between these amounts based on total registrations.
Prize Breakdown by Division
Each division's prizes are shown at both the guaranteed ($2,000) and maximum ($4,000) prize-pool levels.
Pro Division
Pool: $1,000 → $2,000
| Placement | Guaranteed | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st Place | $700 | $1,400 |
| 🥈 2nd Place | $300 | $600 |
| 🥉 3rd Place | Free Team Entry | Free Team Entry |
Elders Division
Pool: $600 → $1,200
| Placement | Guaranteed | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st Place | $400 | $800 |
| 🥈 2nd Place | $200 | $400 |
| 🥉 3rd Place | Free Team Entry | Free Team Entry |
Amateur Division
Pool: $400 → $800
| Placement | Guaranteed | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st Place | $250 | $500 |
| 🥈 2nd Place | $150 | $300 |
| 🥉 3rd Place | Free Team Entry | Free Team Entry |
Prize Pool Scaling
The Season 2 prize pool scales based on league participation.
| Registered Teams | Approximate Total Prize Pool |
|---|---|
| 52 Teams (Minimum) | $2,000 |
| 63 Teams | $2,500 |
| 74 Teams | $3,000 |
| 85 Teams | $3,500 |
| 96 Teams (Maximum) | $4,000 |
Prize pool increases are applied proportionally as additional teams register.
Prize Distribution
Prize payments will be issued by Nexus Gaming within a reasonable period following the completion of the Season 2 Championship and verification of final standings.
Payments may be distributed via PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, ACH transfer, or another approved payment method.
Teams are responsible for determining how winnings are distributed among their players and staff unless otherwise specified by league rules.
League Reservation of Rights
Nexus Gaming reserves the right to adjust prize pools, registration limits, or divisional structures should extraordinary circumstances arise, including but not limited to insufficient registrations, force majeure events, or operational considerations.
Any material changes will be communicated to all registered teams prior to taking effect.
