Counter-Strike Origin is a regional Counter-Strike tournament inspired by Australia's passion of inter-state rivalry. Top players represent their Australian states or territories battling for bragging rights and regional pride. It's all about showcasing local talent in a high-stakes, rivalry-fueled format.
Group Stage: Round-robin. (ONLINE) this draw will be streamed in “Champions League style” with a custom set up outside the studio and casters.
Knockout Stage: Single-Elimination. (ONLINE)
QF: Best-of-one (BO1) | SF & GF: Best-of-three (BO3)
Scheduling
Round-robin Matches are scheduled over 1 week EST.(29/09 - 03/10)
Weekend Knockout Stage est(04/10 - 05/10) evening time slots prioritized to accommodate player and audience availability across OCE.
Participating Teams
There will be a total of 10 teams, representing the following states, regions, and groups:
● Queensland (QLD)
● New South Wales (NSW)
● Victoria (VIC)
● South Australia (SA)
● Western Australia (WA)
● Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
● North Island – New Zealand (NI - NZ)
● South Island – New Zealand (SI - NZ)
● Outcasts (OUT) – players who didnt not qualify for their state
● Champions (CHAMP) – defending champions
Rules & Requirements
Player Recruitment
Players must either reside in or be born in the state or region they wish to represent.
Example: A player born in Auckland, NZ, but currently living in Brisbane, Queensland, may represent either North Island New Zealand or Queensland.
Exclusion of Professional players. Players listed on HLTV with more than 20 official matches are considered above entry-level and cannot represent their choosen state.
Players must not have any history of:
● VAC bans
● FACEIT bans
● Involvement in scamming or cheating incidents
Each team must consist of:
● 5 core players
● 1 substitute
● 1 coach (Note: coaches cannot play in matches)
Substitutes and coaches:
● Must be from the same state or region as the team.
● Must meet the same eligibility criteria as players.
● Cannot be involved with or represent other states.
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