NCEO uses the current competitive map pool. Maps are updated each season in line with Blizzard's rotation. Each series uses one map from each type category.
Control
Ilios
Lijiang Tower
Nepal
Oasis
Antarctic Peninsula
Push
Esperanca
New Queen Street
Colosseo
Hybrid
Blizzard World
Eichenwalde
King's Row
Midtown
Escort
Circuit Royal
Dorado
Junkertown
Rialto
Series Procedure
Map Selection Process
1
Map 1 (Control): Each team bans 1 Control map. Remaining map is played as Game 1.
2
Map 2: The team that lost Map 1 picks from Push, Hybrid, or Escort. The winning team picks the specific map from within the chosen type.
3
Map 3 (if needed): Both teams each ban 1 map from the remaining unused maps. The final map is randomly determined from what remains.
Roster Rules
Roster & Substitutions
▶ Each school fields 5 starters and up to 2 substitutes. Substitutions may only be made between maps.
▶ Role lock is enforced: each team must have exactly 1 Tank, 2 DPS, and 2 Support. Players may swap roles between maps.
▶ No duplicate heroes on the same team at any time.
▶ Cross-platform play is permitted (PC, PlayStation, Xbox). All platforms must support the same lobby.
Conduct
Player Conduct & Integrity
▶ All players must have verified Blizzard accounts with active Overwatch licenses linked to their .edu email or NCEO account.
▶ Match results must be submitted with a post-match screenshot within 30 minutes. Both coaches/captains must confirm results.
▶ Teams have a 10-minute grace period from scheduled start time. Failure to field a full team results in a forfeit.
▶ If a player disconnects before the first elimination of a Control round, the round is replayed. Otherwise the round continues.
▶ Toxic in-game communication is subject to review. Repeated violations result in suspension.
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