Updated List of Tournament License Application Forms and Guidelines
As an esports tournament organizer, it is important to understand the rules and requirements set by publishers in order to obtain a community tournament license. This article provides information on the latest updated version of the list, including the games EA FC 24, Mindcraft, and Street Fighter 6.
Understanding Community Tournament License Requirements
Organizing an esports competition requires the proper authorization from the game’s publisher due to copyright protection and license agreements. Most publishers have specific requirements for organizers to follow in order to obtain a community tournament license. Here are some common restrictions:
- Restrictions on tournament names: Publishers may restrict the use of certain terms such as World Cup, World Championship, or Professional League.
- Limitations on tournament dates: Some publishers may lock specific dates to avoid conflict with their own official competitions or other events.
- Eligibility criteria for participants: Publishers may restrict professional teams or players from participating in community tournaments. There may also be restrictions based on regions, countries, or age.
- Limitations on rewards: Publishers often impose limits on the prizes that winners can receive, especially cash prizes.
- Restrictions on sponsors and fees: Certain industries such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling, betting, NFT, firearms, and pornography are strictly forbidden for sponsorship. Participant registration fees are not allowed by all publishers.
- Guidelines for live streaming and use of game assets: While live streaming is generally allowed, publishers may have specific restrictions on platforms, spectator modes, and the use of game assets for promotional purposes.
Where to Apply for a Community Tournament License
Here is a list of publishers and their respective games along with links to their community tournament license pages:
Riot Games
Games: League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, Wild Rift
Link for Europe organizers |
Link for North American organizers |
Link for Oceanian organizers
Valve
Games: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota2
Blizzard
Games: Hearthstone, Starcraft 2, Warcraft 3, Heroes of the Storm
Blizzard
Game: Overwatch 2
EA Sports
Game: EA FC 24
EA Sports
Games: FIFA23, NBA2K24, NHL2K4
EA Games
Games: APEX Legends, APEX Legends Mobile
Ubisoft
Game: Rainbow Six Siege
Supercell
Games: Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, Clash of Clans
Please note that some publishers may require contacting the local representative directly for obtaining a license.
Keep in mind that the list provided includes some but not all publishers and games. It is always recommended to refer to the specific requirements of each publisher for detailed information.