Frequently Asked Questions

To register your team, visit our registration page and complete the form. You'll need your team name, and information for all players on your roster. Registration requires a $50 entry fee payable upon confirmation of your team's acceptance.

Teams are allowed a maximum of 10 people on their roster. You must have a minimum of 5 players to participate in matches.

No, each player may only compete for one team during the tournament. Participating on multiple teams will result in disqualification for all teams involved.

All players must be at least 16 years of age to participate. Players under 18 must have parental consent. Tournament administrators reserve the right to verify player identity at any time during the competition.

Registration deadline is June 13th, four days before the tournament start date. Late registrations will not be accepted, so make sure to register early to secure your team's spot!

If a disconnection occurs before the 1st quarter ends, the match will be replayed in full with the exact same lineups. If it occurs after the 1st quarter, the match will be resumed by simulating to the same quarter, time, and score at the moment of disconnection (playing with a point spread). A neutral admin will oversee this process.

Home jerseys must be predominantly white or light gray. Away jerseys can be any color except white or light gray. Every team court must have an NGU logo on it, which you can find by searching "WorldCup2K" on PS5.

The schedule will be released one week before competition starts. The bracket will consist of two sides, and it will be last one standing.

The tournament format consists of BO3 matches. All games leading up to the finals will be BO3. The Finals will be a BO5 series.

All players must have a stable internet connection. Players are responsible for their own hardware and connection stability.

The tournament is currently available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. All games must be played with the latest NBA 2K Update.

At least one player from each team must be capable of streaming the match. When your match is scheduled to be featured, our admins will provide specific instructions for stream setup. We recommend having a Twitch account ready for this purpose.

Standard controllers and licensed third-party controllers are allowed. However, the use of ZEN, Titan, and any other 3rd party software is strictly prohibited and will result in permanent ban. Macros are also not allowed.

The prize pool will be determined based on the amount of signups. We are aiming for the following: 1st Place: 50% of prize pool, 2nd Place: 25% of prize pool, 3rd Place: 15% of prize pool, 4th Place: 10% of prize pool. The total prize pool will be announced before the tournament begins.

Prize money will be distributed to team captains within 7-10 days of tournament completion. Payment options include PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App. Team captains are responsible for distribution among team members. Depending on the pot amount, admins reserve the right to individually give a fair amount to each team member directly.

Yes! The championship team will receive custom digital trophies, recognition on our website and social media platforms, and automatic qualification for the next NGUA World Cup. Additional sponsor prizes may be announced closer to the tournament.

Yes, we award an MVP (Most Valuable Player) for the tournament based on statistical performance and admin voting. The MVP will receive special recognition and potentially bonus prizes from our sponsors.

The best way to reach our administrators is through our official Discord server. You can also email us at worldcuptournament@outlook.com for general inquiries. For urgent matters during tournament play, use the designated admin channels in Discord.

Disputes must be filed in writing within 48 hours of match completion. Your report should include a detailed description of the issue, supporting evidence, and the specific rule violated. Submit this to the tournament commissioners via Discord or email.

Tournament results will be posted on our website, social media channels, and Discord. Live matches will be streamed on our official Twitch channel. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Discord for the most up-to-date information.