All matches follow CDL rules & restrictions, including:
• Approved CDL maps
• CDL modes (Hardpoint, Overload, Search & Destroy)
• CDL loadout restrictions
Match Structure
• 4v4 Best-of-5
• First to win 3 games wins the match
• Match Win = 10 NCL Season Points
• Game wins/losses are tracked only for tiebreakers
Two Matches Per Week
• Match 1: Sunday–Tuesday
• NO MATCHES: Wednesday
• Match 2: Thursday–Saturday
Double Round Robin
• Every team plays every other team twice in their division
• Season length depends on total teams
Halfway through the season, all teams compete in a bonus-point tournament:
• Placement in this event awards extra points added to season totals
• A chance for teams to recover, surge, or widen the gap
Seeding based on final season points
Tiebreakers:
Head-to-Head match win %
Head-to-Head game win %
Overall season game win %
Tournament Structure
• Single elimination for rounds 1–3
• Top 4 seeds receive a first-round bye
• Played across 3 weeks:
- Week 1: Round 1 + Round 2
- Week 2: Semi-Finals
- Week 3: Championship
Championship Match
• Final two teams play a Best-of-3 match series to decide the NCL Champion
Pro Division Champion: $500 Cash PrizeOfficial NCL League Merch + team-specific merch
• 1-2 Matches of the Week broadcasts each week
• 1-2 Matches of the Week broadcasts each week
• Full broadcast of Semi-Finals & Championship
• Season 1 teams receive first right of refusal for Season 2
• Individual & Team Awards, including:
- Most Kills
- Most Donuts
- Most Aces
- Clutch Master
- And more…
Nexus Donut Club
Players who get a donut (0 kills in S&D; 0 time in objective on Hardpoint or Overload) in a game are automatically inducted. • Can be removed for a small fee • VIP teams receive three free removals
MATCH ROSTER RULES
• Starting lineup must be locked 1 hour before match
• Once Best of 5 match begins, no substitutions unless:
• A legitimate emergency occurs
• AND the opposing team agrees
LEAGUE SECURITY & COMPETITIVE INTEGRITY
To maintain fair and trustworthy competition, all games will be monitored by a neutral observer from Nexus Gaming and all players will do a live video security check-in prior to each match. In addition, the following measures will be taken:
Streaming / Recording Requirements
All players must do one of the following for every match:
• Stream to a public platform
• OR stream to the league’s private security platform
• OR record full gameplay / individual round clips
Recording Retention:
• Players must keep all recordings for 72 hours
• League officials may request footage at any time
Dispute Window:
• Any dispute must be submitted within 24 hours of match completion Failure to comply may result in forfeits, point deductions, suspensions, or removal.
SCORE REPORTING
After each game:
• Winning team captain submits a scoreboard screenshot
After each match:
• Winning team captain reports the match result
Verification
• The match observer and opposing team must confirm all screenshots & reports
• Missing or incorrect submissions may result in penalties.
RULES OF CONDUCT & FAIR PLAY
The NCL is a non-toxic, competitive, and professional environment.
Non-Toxic Behavior
The following are strictly prohibited:
• Harassment, slurs, targeted insults
• Excessive trash talk crossing into toxicity
• The act known as “diddying”
• Intentionally “shooting bodies”
Penalty: Immediate round forfeit; escalates if repeated
Fair Play Requirements
The following are NOT allowed:
• Snaking
• Stair glitching
• Window glitching
• Exploits or unintended map mechanics
• Banned CDL settings, attachments, or items
Cheating
Any form of cheating = instant major penalty, including:
• Aimbots / wallhacks
• Cronus Zen / Titan 2 / Strikepack manipulation
• Software macros
• Unauthorized mods or game manipulation
PENALTY LADDER
Level 1 – Minor Infractions
Examples: late screenshots, late lineup submissions
Penalties: warning → point deduction → forced replay
Level 2 – Integrity Infractions
Examples: snaking, window glitches, missing recordings
Penalties: game forfeit → larger point deductions → 1-match suspension
Level 3 – Serious Infractions
Examples: diddying, harassment, suspected cheating refusing to submit proof
Penalties: round/game forfeit → full match forfeit → screen cam → multi-match suspension
Level 4 – Cheating & Severe Misconduct
Examples: confirmed cheating, repeated serious violations
Penalties: season forfeiture → player ban → team removal from the NCL
