VNT 2V2 Skirmish Event

VNT 2V2 SKIRMISH

Official Tournament Rules

Game: VALORANT

Format: 2v2 Single Elimination

Match Format: Best of 1

Grand Final: Best of 3

Map Pool: Skirmish A, B, C, D, E

Date: September 16, 2026

Start Time: 7:00 PM CEST

Minimum Age: 13+

Minimum Participation: 8 Teams

Prize: Bragging rights + exclusive Discord winner roles

1. Tournament Overview

The VNT 2V2 Skirmish is a pilot tournament designed to test the VNT tournament format, organization, rules, and competitive environment.

The goal is to provide a competitive, fair, and enjoyable experience for all participating players.

This event will also help VNT evaluate the format for future tournaments, which may include a monetary prize pool.

By registering for the tournament, all players confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to follow these rules.

1. Participation & Eligibility

Participation is restricted to players 13 years of age or older.

Each team consists of 2 players.

Players may not participate on more than one team.

Each player must register using their correct VALORANT name and Discord ID.

Players may not substitute themselves with an unregistered player once the tournament has started.

Both players on a team must be available for their scheduled matches.

Teams must have two eligible players present to participate.

The tournament requires a minimum of 8 registered teams to proceed.

If fewer than 8 teams register, VNT may cancel or postpone the tournament.

1. Registration

Teams must register before the registration deadline.

Registration must include:

Team name

Player 1 - VALORANT name + Discord ID

Player 2 - VALORANT name + Discord ID

Once registration closes, team rosters may not be changed unless tournament staff approves the change.

Players are responsible for ensuring that the information submitted during registration is accurate.

1. Team Names & Player Names

Team names and player names must be appropriate for a public competitive event.

The following are not permitted:

Racist or discriminatory names

Hate speech

Sexual or excessively explicit names

Threatening names

Names intentionally impersonating another player, team, or staff member

Names designed to bypass moderation or tournament rules

Tournament staff may require a player or team to change their name before participating.

1. Conduct & Fair Play

All participants are expected to behave respectfully toward:

Opposing players

Teammates

Tournament staff

Spectators

The VNT community

The following behavior is prohibited:

Racist remarks or slurs

Discrimination

Harassment

Personal attacks

Threats

Intentional provocation

Excessive toxicity

Unsportsmanlike behavior

Spam intended to disrupt communication

Deliberately throwing or sabotaging a match

Negative, racist, discriminatory, or hateful remarks will not be tolerated.

Depending on the severity of the incident, tournament staff may issue:

A warning

A round loss

A match loss

Removal of a player

Disqualification of the team

Removal from the VNT Discord/community

Severe offenses may result in immediate disqualification without a warning.

1. Match Format

All standard matches will be played as:

2v2 - Best of 1

The Grand Final will be:

2v2 - Best of 3

The tournament will use a single-elimination bracket.

A team that loses a match is eliminated from the tournament.

The winner of the Grand Final becomes the VNT 2V2 Skirmish Champion.

1. Map Pool

The tournament map pool consists of:

Skirmish A

Skirmish B

Skirmish C

Skirmish D

Skirmish E

The map for each match will be determined through the tournament's map-veto procedure.

Tournament staff may modify the map pool before the tournament if technical or organizational issues require it.

Any changes will be announced to participating teams.

1. Map Veto

The map veto will take place before each match.

Tournament staff will provide the teams with the veto procedure before the match.

Once the map has been selected, teams must play the selected map unless tournament staff determines that a rematch or map change is necessary.

Players may not intentionally delay the veto process.

1. Match Lobby & Preparation

Teams must be ready at least 7 minutes before their scheduled match.

Players should be:

In the designated Discord channel

Ready to join the tournament lobby

Using their registered Riot account

Ready to begin the map veto

Failure to be ready on time may result in a default loss.

Tournament staff may allow additional time when there is a legitimate technical or organizational reason.

1. Punctuality & No-Shows

Teams are expected to arrive on time.

If a team is more than 5 minutes late, tournament staff may award a default win to the opposing team.

If neither team is ready, tournament staff will determine how the situation is handled.

Repeated delays may result in penalties.

A team that does not appear for its scheduled match may be removed from the tournament.

1. Disconnects

If a player disconnects during a match:

The team should immediately notify tournament staff.

Players should not intentionally disconnect to gain an advantage.

The match may be paused if the situation qualifies for a technical pause.

Tournament staff will determine whether the match should continue, restart, or be replayed.

A disconnect caused by a player's own equipment or internet connection does not automatically guarantee a replay.

1. Technical Pauses

Each team receives a maximum of 10 minutes of technical pause time per match.

The allowance:

Is separate for each team.

May be divided into multiple pauses.

May only be used for legitimate technical issues.

Cannot be used to intentionally delay the match.

Once a team's 10-minute allowance has been exhausted, the team must continue playing unless tournament staff determines otherwise.

Tournament staff may pause the match independently if an issue affecting the tournament occurs.

1. Cheats & Unauthorized Software

The use of cheats, hacks, scripts, exploits, or unauthorized third-party software that provides an unfair competitive advantage is strictly prohibited.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Aimbots

Wallhacks

Triggerbots

Input manipulation

Unauthorized scripts

Exploit-based advantages

Any software designed to interfere with or manipulate VALORANT

If cheating is confirmed, the player and/or team may be immediately disqualified.

VNT may also ban confirmed offenders from future VNT events.

1. Bugs & Exploits

Players may not intentionally abuse serious bugs or glitches to gain an unfair advantage.

If a significant bug occurs:

Stop attempting to exploit it.

Inform tournament staff.

Provide evidence if possible.

Follow the instructions given by tournament staff.

Tournament staff may order a pause, continuation, round replay, or full match replay depending on the situation.

1. Stream Sniping & Information Abuse

Players may not intentionally obtain information about the opposing team's gameplay through unauthorized sources.

This includes:

Stream sniping

Watching an opponent's stream during a live match

Receiving information from spectators

Using another player's screen to gain information

Using unauthorized communication channels

Players must rely only on information legitimately available to their team during the match.

1. Match Fixing & Collusion

Players and teams may not intentionally manipulate the outcome of a match.

This includes:

Intentionally losing

Agreeing on a predetermined winner

Sharing information with an opposing team

Coordinating results between teams

Bribery or other attempts to manipulate the tournament

Confirmed match manipulation may result in immediate disqualification and removal from future VNT events.

1. Evidence & Complaints

Players may submit evidence regarding potential rule violations.

Acceptable evidence may include:

Video recordings

Screenshots

Match recordings

Screenshots of relevant messages

Other reliable evidence

Complaints should be submitted to tournament staff as soon as possible after the relevant incident.

Players should avoid publicly arguing about disputes while a match or investigation is ongoing.

Tournament staff will review the available evidence before making a decision.

1. Tournament Staff Decisions

Tournament staff are responsible for enforcing and interpreting these rules.

Staff may take action when:

A rule has been broken.

A situation threatens the integrity of the tournament.

A situation occurs that is not specifically covered by these rules.

Possible penalties include:

Warning

Round loss

Match loss

Disqualification

Removal from the tournament

Temporary or permanent VNT ban

Staff decisions regarding tournament administration are considered final.

1. Rule Changes

Tournament staff may modify these rules when necessary to protect the fairness or functionality of the tournament.

If a rule is changed, participating teams will be informed before the change takes effect whenever reasonably possible.

Major changes will be communicated through the official VNT Discord.

1. Tournament Cancellation

VNT reserves the right to cancel or postpone the tournament if:

Fewer than 8 teams register.

Technical problems prevent the tournament from operating properly.

Unexpected circumstances significantly affect the event.

Tournament integrity cannot reasonably be maintained.

If the pilot event is successful, VNT may use the experience and feedback from this tournament to organize larger future events.

Future VNT tournaments may feature larger brackets, improved formats, and a monetary prize pool.