Rocket League

3v3 Best-of-3 — Official NCEO competition rules.

3v3
Format
PC / Console
Platform
3 + 1 Sub
Roster
Best of 3
Series

In-Game Configuration

Match Length: 5 minutes
Overtime: Unlimited golden goal
Team Size: 3v3
Bots: None
Server: Mutually agreed region; default NAE
Lobby Type: Private match
Mutators: All default (no mutators)
Arena: Standard DFH Stadium (unless both teams agree otherwise)

Series Format

1
Regular Season: Best of 3 games. First team to win 2 games wins the series.
2
Playoffs: Best of 5 games. First team to win 3 games wins the series.
3
Lobby Host: The home team (higher seed) creates the private lobby. Away team joins. Both teams must be ready within 10 minutes of the scheduled match time.

Roster & Substitutions

  • ▶ Each school fields a roster of 3 starters and up to 1 substitute.
  • ▶ Substitutions may only occur between games in a series, not mid-game.
  • ▶ All players must have verified .edu email accounts on file before competing.
  • ▶ Cross-platform play is permitted (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch). All platforms must be capable of joining the same private lobby.

Player Conduct & Integrity

  • ▶ Match results must be submitted to the portal with a screenshot within 30 minutes of the final game.
  • ▶ If a player disconnects before the first goal is scored in a game, that game is replayed. If a disconnect occurs after the first goal, the game continues.
  • ▶ Teams have a 10-minute grace period from scheduled match time. Failure to field a full team after 10 minutes results in a forfeit.
  • ▶ Using exploits, glitches, or external tools to gain unfair advantages is prohibited and results in immediate disqualification.

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