SERENYX LEAGUE

Competitive Rocket League – North America

2026 Rules & Regulations

Last Updated: December 27th, 2026 – 10:00 PM EST

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Serenyx League is a season-based competitive Rocket League league.
By registering and participating, all players and teams agree to:

Play one (1) scheduled match per week
Compete for the full eight (8) week season
Play in the correct assigned division
Communicate clearly with opponents and league staff
Follow all Serenyx League Rules & Regulations

Division placement is determined by the highest verified peak Skill Rating achieved in 3v3 Standard or 2v2 Doubles during the current Rocket League season and the previous three (3) seasons, regardless of platform.

If a player's historical peak falls outside this window, Serenyx League administrators may review additional ranked data to ensure accurate placement.

Players may never compete below their assigned division.
No exceptions.

Failure to follow these rules may result in forfeits, sanctions, removal from league play, or permanent bans.

1. LEAGUE OVERVIEW

Game: Rocket League
Publisher: Epic Games / Psyonix
Format: Regular Season → Finals
Region: North America
Team Size: 3v3
Cross-Platform Play: Enabled
Seasons Per Year: Three (3)

Serenyx League is an independent competitive league and is not affiliated with Epic Games or Psyonix.

All participants must comply with:

Epic Games Terms of Service
Rocket League End User License Agreement (EULA)

2. FORMAT SUMMARY

Each season consists of three (3) phases.

2.1 Phase 1 – Regular Season

Duration: Seven (7) weeks
One (1) Bo5 match per team per week
Matches scheduled and played within assigned league week
Every team plays exactly seven (7) total matches

Designed to:

Minimize scheduling fatigue
Encourage consistent participation
Reduce forfeits and no-shows

2.2 Phase 2 – Finals

Double Elimination format
Upper Bracket team receives one (1) game advantage in Grand Finals
Hosted on start.gg
Seeding based on Regular Season standings
Finals may span up to three (3) days

2.3 Phase 3 – Offseason

Minimum Duration: One (1) month

Used for:

Registration
Roster changes
Division reassessment
Rule updates
Operational planning

3. DIVISIONS & SKILL RATING REQUIREMENTS

Division placement is determined by the highest peak Skill Rating achieved in 3v3 Standard or 2v2 Doubles during the current season and previous three (3) Rocket League seasons.

The highest verified peak is always used — not current rank.

3.1 Division Skill Rating Ranges

Division	Skill Rating
Pro (SSL)	1863 or higher
Elite	1575 – 1862
Masters	1315 – 1574
Champion	1314 or lower

3.2 Division Rules

Playlist does not matter
Players may never compete below assigned division
Players may be moved up, but never down
Teams placed based on highest-ranked eligible player

These rules prevent intentional under-ranking and protect competitive integrity.

4. ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS, ANTI-SMURFING & INTEGRITY

Participation requires compliance with Epic Games policies and Serenyx League integrity standards.

4.1 Primary Account Requirement

Players must compete on their primary Rocket League account, defined as the account that:

Contains the majority of ranked history
Accurately reflects true competitive skill
Has been consistently used for ranked play

Alternate or intentionally under-ranked accounts are prohibited.

Claims of lost or inaccessible accounts must be supported by verifiable evidence and are subject to admin review.

4.2 Minimum Account Age (By Division)

Division	Minimum Account Age
Champion	90 days
Masters	180 days
Elite	270 days
Pro (SSL)	365 days

Account age alone does not guarantee eligibility.

4.3 Meaningful Ranked History

Accounts must demonstrate:

Multi-season ranked activity
Match volume appropriate to skill level
Gradual rank progression
Participation in 2v2 and/or 3v3

Accounts may be denied for abnormal spikes, inactivity abuse, or statistical inconsistencies.

4.4 Smurfing Policy

Smurfing is strictly prohibited, including:

Playing below true skill
Using alternate accounts
Cycling or resetting accounts

Serenyx League aligns with Epic Games' anti-smurfing standards.

4.5 Automation & Unauthorized Software

Bots, macros, scripts, AI assistance, or modified clients are prohibited.

Exception:
BakkesMod / Alpha Console for aesthetic purposes only.

4.6 Verification & Enforcement

Admins may require:

Tracker Network links
Account verification
Ranked history review

Failure to cooperate may result in denial or removal.

5. TEAMS & ROSTERS

5.1 Roster Size

Minimum: 3 players
Maximum: 5 players
One (1) Manager and one (1) Coach allowed

Players may only compete on one team per season.

Managers and Coaches may not substitute unless explicitly approved.

5.2 Roster Lock

Rosters lock after Week 3.

Emergency substitutions require admin approval and must preserve division integrity.

6. MATCH FORMAT & SETTINGS

6.1 Match Format

Best-of-Five (Bo5)
3v3
Standard competitive settings
US-Central servers by default

6.2 Scheduling & Forfeits

Matches must be scheduled within assigned week
Official communication is mandatory
Failure to schedule, respond, or appear may result in penalties or forfeits
Intentional forfeits or manipulation violate league integrity

7. DIVISION SIZE, CAPACITY & WAITLIST

Divisions must maintain even team counts
Teams creating imbalance are placed on a waiting list
Waiting list placement does not guarantee entry

8. REGULAR SEASON STRUCTURE

8.1 Minimum Teams

Minimum per division: 8 teams
More than 8 teams use Pod-based scheduling

9. POD SYSTEM

9.1 Pod Definition

Pods are administrator-created groups used to organize balanced play.

9.2 Pod Structure

Pods are labeled numerically and balanced by administrators.

9.3 Pod & Cross-Pod Matches

Teams play all Pod opponents at least once
Cross-Pod matches fill remaining games
Not all teams play each other — by design

9.4 Controlled Cross-Pod Scheduling

Cross-Pod matches are assigned by administrators to complete schedules while maintaining competitive balance. Pods structure scheduling but do not restrict Cross-Pod timing.

9.5 Post-Pod Cross-Pod Scheduling (Standings-Based)

After Pod play concludes, remaining Cross-Pod matches needed to reach seven (7) total matches are scheduled based on division standings to:

Align teams of similar performance
Reduce schedule imbalance
Preserve competitive integrity

9.6 Standings-Based Matching Principles

Administrators prioritize:

Matching teams near each other in standings
Avoiding rematches
Ensuring total match requirements
Balanced difficulty across schedules

Exact pairings are final and not subject to negotiation.

9.7 Administrative Authority

All Cross-Pod assignments are final.

Standings-based Cross-Pod matches:

Do not act as tiebreakers
Do not determine playoff qualification
Exist solely to complete schedules fairly

9.8 Uneven Pod Sizes & Pod Matches

When Pods contain an odd number of teams:

Idle Pod teams face idle teams from other Pods
These matches count as Cross-Pod matches
No team receives an actual bye

This ensures:

One match per team per week
No season extensions
Pod integrity remains intact

9.9 Timing of Cross-Pod Matches

Cross-Pod matches may occur:

During weeks with uneven Pod sizes
After Pod play to complete schedules

Scheduling is designed to:

Maintain competitive balance
Avoid rematches
Prevent schedule advantages

10. CROSS-POD CALLOUTS & REPUTATION (REP)

Callouts reward professionalism — not skill.

10.1 Reputation System

REP tracks:

Communication
Scheduling
Reporting
Procedure compliance
Code of Conduct adherence

10.2 REP Scoring

Positive Actions (+1 REP)

Match completed
On-time reporting (within 12 hours)
Proactive scheduling (within 24 hours, two reasonable times)
No admin intervention
Clean conduct

Max: +5 per week

Negative Actions

Late reporting: −1
Non-responsiveness (48 hours): −1
Admin intervention: −1
Failure to schedule: −1
Forfeit: −3
Conduct warning: −3
Severe violation: −5

REP cannot drop below zero.

10.3 Callout Eligibility

One Callout per division per season
Awarded to highest REP team
Evaluated after Pod play

10.4 Callout Usage

Select one unplayed Cross-Pod opponent
Opponent cannot decline
Subject to admin approval

10.5 Callout Restrictions

One Callout per team
Cannot be traded
Cannot force rematches

10.6 Callout Tiebreakers

Fewest forfeits
Fewest admin interventions
Earliest average match completion
Head-to-head
Logged random draw

11. STANDINGS & TIEBREAKERS

Standings determined by:

Match record
Game differential
Head-to-head
Administrative decision

All Pods share one standings table.

12. FINALS

12.1 Finals Overview

Double Elimination
Hosted on start.gg
Seeded by Regular Season standings

12.2 Finals Duration

Finals may span one (1) to three (3) days.

12.3 Seasonal Finals Dates (2026)

Season 2: April 25–26
Season 3: August 28–30
Season 4: November 27–29

12.4 Finals Authority

All Finals decisions are final and non-appealable.

13. SPECTATING, OBSERVERS & BROADCASTING

13.1 General Rule

Spectating during official matches is restricted to protect competitive integrity. No unauthorized individuals may join match lobbies.

13.2 In-Game Observers

Only:

Serenyx League administrators
Approved broadcast staff
Authorized observers

Observers:

May not join team slots
May not interact with players
May not provide strategic information
Must remain neutral

Unauthorized observers are strictly prohibited.

13.3 Coaches, Managers & Substitutes

May not spectate in-game
May communicate outside the client
May not join as observers unless approved

13.4 Player Streaming

Players may stream their own gameplay provided:

No stream delay exploitation
No external coaching
Stream chat not used for assistance
Stream does not interfere with integrity

League may require stream delay or termination if concerns arise.

13.5 Team Streams & Broadcast Requests

Teams may request a Team Stream observer:

Must request 3 hours before match
Observer must be approved
Observer may only spectate
Approval not guaranteed

13.6 Broadcasted Matches

For official broadcasts:

League hosts lobby
Observers assigned by admins
Teams follow production instructions
Match times may adjust for production needs

13.7 Prohibited Actions

Strictly prohibited:

Sharing lobby credentials
Allowing unapproved observers
Spectator-based advantage
Relaying spectator info
Joining under false pretenses

Violations may result in:

Match forfeits
REP deductions
Suspensions
Permanent bans

13.8 Authority

League administrators retain final authority over:

Observer approval
Streaming permissions
Broadcast decisions
Enforcement actions

All rulings are final.

14. COMMUNICATION

14.1 Official Channels

Discord

Announcements
Admin support
Ticket system

Website Match Chat

Scheduling
Reporting
Disputes

Discord does not replace Match Chat.

14.2 Match Chat Authority

In any dispute, Website Match Chat logs are the only authoritative record.

15. RULE UPDATES & PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY

15.1 Rule Changes

Serenyx League may modify rules at any time.
Changes take effect immediately upon publication unless stated otherwise.

15.2 Player Responsibility

All participants are responsible for:

Staying informed of current rules
Reviewing updates
Understanding rule impact

Lack of awareness is not a valid defense.

15.3 Official Sources

Rules may be published via:

Discord
League website
Official rulebook

The most recently updated rulebook takes precedence.

15.4 Last Updated Reference

This document's "Last Updated" timestamp is the authoritative reference for active rules.

FINAL AUTHORITY

Serenyx League administrators retain final authority to interpret and enforce these rules to protect competitive integrity, fairness, and league operations.