Rules
PPS & PPL
RULES & REGULATIONS
Official rules governing the Pittsburgh Pro Series and Pittsburgh Premier League. All participants are expected to read and understand these rules before competing.
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Pittsburgh Pro Series
PPS STREET FIGHTER 6 RULES
I. General Tournament Rules
- Game: Street Fighter 6 (latest version)
- Platform: PlayStation 5 (subject to change at organizer's discretion)
- Format: Double Elimination Bracket (subject to change based on entrant count)
- Match Length: All matches Best 2-of-3. Winners Finals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals are Best 3-of-5.
- Character Selection: Players declare their character at the start of the first match. Only the losing player may change characters for subsequent sets. The winning player must remain with the same character.
- Controllers: Standard PS5 controllers, fight sticks, and officially licensed converters permitted. Turbo functions are banned. Wireless controllers are not permitted. Controllers may be inspected at any time.
- Disconnections: Before a round starts — match restarts. During a round — disconnecting player forfeits that round. Excessive or intentional disconnections may result in disqualification.
- Match Procedure: Players must be present at their assigned station at the designated match time. Failure to appear within 10 minutes may result in a forfeit.
- Conduct: Players must maintain respectful communication. Unsportsmanlike conduct, harassment, or cheating will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.
- Spectator Conduct: Spectators must not interfere with matches. Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the venue.
- Organizer Discretion: Tournament organizers reserve the right to modify rules at any time. Organizer decisions are final.
- Registration Cap: Each tournament capped at 32 unique entrants. The season series is also capped at 32 unique entrants.
II. CPT Core Rules
- Game Version: Latest version of Street Fighter 6.
- Character Legality: All officially released characters are legal.
- Match Settings: Standard tournament settings confirmed before each event.
- Glitches/Bugs: Exploiting known glitches is prohibited. Report discovered glitches to officials immediately.
- Hardware/Software: Unauthorized hardware or software results in immediate disqualification.
- Code of Conduct: Participants are expected to adhere to a high standard of sportsmanship.
III. Prize Pool (Regular Events)
- Prize pool = total entrant fees + $50 pot bonus from venue
- 1st Place: 60% of total prize pool
- 2nd Place: 30% of total prize pool
- 3rd Place: 10% of total prize pool
IV. Season Progression & Finale
- Season lasts 6 months with bi-weekly tournaments (2 per month)
- Points awarded to Top 16 finishers per event
- Top 8 players by season end qualify for the Finale
- Finale format: Double Elimination, all matches First-to-3 (FT3)
- Finale hosted on the main stage at the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo (PGX 2026)
- Finale prize pool: $5,000 — distributed 44% / 25% / 16% / 7% / 3%×2 / 1%×2
- Payouts via cash or PayPal within 30–60 days of event completion
| Placement | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 50 |
| 2nd | 40 |
| 3rd | 35 |
| 4th | 30 |
| 5th–6th | 25 |
| 7th–8th | 20 |
| 9th–12th | 15 |
| 13th–16th | 10 |
V. Registration
- Register via Start.GG at start.gg/PGHSanctum
- Venue Fee: $15 day pass OR $45 monthly membership (covers all month's tournaments, excluding game fee)
- Game Entry Fee: $5 per tournament — funds the prize pool
- Registration closes 1 hour before each event
- No refunds for cancellations or no-shows
- Players must bring their own controllers and equipment
VI–IX. Conduct, Streaming & Disclaimers
- All participants must maintain respectful, sportsmanlike conduct. Violations may result in disqualification and/or ban from future events.
- The PPS will be streamed and/or recorded. By competing, participants consent to use of their likeness in promotional materials and live content.
- Tournament organizers reserve the right to modify these rules at any time without prior notice.
- Tournament contact: admin@sanctumesportscafe.com
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Pittsburgh Premier League
PPL OFFICIAL RULES — 2026 SEASON
1. Team Structure & The Draft
- Rosters: Each team consists of exactly 3 players.
- The Draft: Players in the registration pool are selected by Captains. Once drafted, you are committed to that squad for the full 6-month season.
- Eligibility: Players must be registered in the Draft Pool by Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59 PM to be eligible for selection.
2. Match Format & Scoring
- Match 1 — Vanguard: FT2 — 10 points
- Match 2 — Center: FT2 — 10 points
- Match 3 — Anchor: FT3 — 20 points
- Tie-Breaker: FT1 — 5 points
3. Lineup & Counter-Pick Rules
- Full Roster Participation: Each of the 3 players must play exactly one set per league night. No repeats (aside from Tie-Breaker Bo1).
- Home Team Declares: Home team must declare their 3-player lineup and starting characters 15 minutes before match begins.
- Away Team Counter-Picks: After seeing the Home lineup, the Away team assigns their players to counter each slot.
- Anchor Rotation: The same player cannot serve as Anchor for two consecutive league nights.
- Tie-Breaker Protocol: Home team declares player and character first. Away team then announces their counter-pick. Any of the 3 players may be used.
- In-Game: Winner must stay; loser may switch character or control type.
4. Season Standings & Finals
- Regular Season: 6 League Nights (Double Round Robin). Teams ranked by total points.
- Top 2 Teams advance to the Grand Finals.
- Finals Format: First-to-70 (FT70) — teams play consecutive Vanguard/Center/Anchor rotations until one team reaches 70 total points.
- Prize Pool: $1,000 USD split 33/33/33 among winning team members.
5. Attendance & Conduct
- All matches played at Sanctum Esports Cafe.
- Teams must be present for lineup declarations. League nights may run later than standard open brackets.
- September 19th is the only buffer for rescheduled matches (Makeup Night).