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| style="border: 1px solid #darkgray" | '''Underdog TST''' | [[Underdog TST#Teams|Teams]] | [https://retrocyclesleague.com/event/underdog-tst RCL Event Hub] | [https://discord.com/channels/209759416604426242/209760691345686528 Discord]
| style="border: 1px solid #darkgray" | '''Underdog TST''' | [[Underdog TST#Teams|Teams]] | [https://retrocyclesleague.com/event/underdog-tst RCL Event Hub] | [https://discord.com/channels/209759416604426242/209760691345686528 Discord]
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| The <font color="#8866ff">'''Underdog Team Sumo Tournament'''</font> will be played on '''Saturday June 27th, 2026'''.<br />
| The <font color="#8866ff">'''Underdog Team Sumo Tournament'''</font> will be played on '''Saturday July 25th, 2026''' at '''17:00 GMT'''.<br />
* Sign ups are '''OPEN''' through Saturday June 27th, 2026 or until rosters fill.
* Sign ups are '''OPEN''' through July 24th or until rosters fill.
* Recommended for players with TST ratings of '''1900 and below'''.
* Each team: one captain ('''1900+ TST''') and two players ('''below 1900 TST''').
* Register a team below, or sign up as a [https://retrocyclesleague.com/event/underdog-tst free agent on the RCL event hub].
* Register a team below, or sign up as a [https://retrocyclesleague.com/event/underdog-tst free agent on the RCL event hub].
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== About ==
== About ==
* Underdog TST is a Retrocycles League community [[Team Sumo Tournament]] for developing players.
* Underdog TST is a Retrocycles League community [[Team Sumo Tournament]] pairing experienced captains with developing players.
* This event spotlights developing players — all teammates should be at or below '''1900 TST rating''' when they sign up (RCL beginner pickup tier).
* Each team consists of a team captain (coach) and '''2 players'''.
* Each team consists of 3 players.
** The captain must be '''above 1900 ELO''' on the TST Leaderboard.
* The first team to reach 2000 points in each zone is awarded 6 placement points. Second place receives 4 points, 3rd receives 2 points, and 4th receives 1 point.
** Each player must be '''below 1900 ELO''' on the TST Leaderboard.
* Placement points are tallied across round robin stages; the top 4 teams advance to a final zone.
* Matches are played with a '''2000''' point limit.
** Tie-break is determined by head-to-head round robin results. If that is not sufficient, the team with the highest finish across any zone (or most first place finishes) wins the tie-break.
* Teams are seeded into lobbies to play a set (round of matches) and gain set points based on placement: '''4 / 2 / 1 / 0'''.
* Once you have played for a team, you may not play for another team in the same tournament.
* If there is an uneven number of teams, unseeded teams rest for that set and gain '''1''' set point. A team rests only once for the whole event.
* Team captains may find a substitute if their teammate does not show.
* After each set, teams are seeded again by total set points (highest to lowest).
** If the team captain does not show, their partner may only play and find a substitute if they provided a valid authentication at registration.
* After an established number of rounds (based on sign-ups), a final match is played between the teams with the most set points.
* Rounds begin on time; teams have no longer than 5 minutes past the scheduled time to arrive and get ready. After 5 minutes, teams are locked and the match begins.
* Tie-breakers use individual scores — remember to screenshot the scoreboard at the "Match Winner" text.
** If the team captain is on time but not their partner, the captain may start alone and have the partner or a substitute join mid-game. (Use /lock and /invite!)
* Substitute players are allowed (they must still follow the ELO threshold rule). Once a player joins a team as a substitute, they cannot play for any other team in the event.
** If the partner registered with authentication and the captain is absent, the partner may start alone or invite a substitute after 5 minutes.
** If delay is due to a previous round running long, the 5 minute window starts once all relevant previous rounds have finished.
* Discussion: [https://discord.com/channels/209759416604426242/209760691345686528 Retrocycles Discord — #tournaments]
* Discussion: [https://discord.com/channels/209759416604426242/209760691345686528 Retrocycles Discord — #tournaments]


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=== Brackets ===
=== Brackets ===
Brackets will be posted here once sign-ups close on Friday June 26th, 2026.
Brackets will be posted here once sign-ups close on Thursday July 24th, 2026.


=== Times ===
=== Times ===


'''First Round Starting Time'''
'''Starting Time'''
  GMT: '''18:00 (6:00 PM)'''
  GMT: '''17:00 (5:00 PM)'''
  CET: '''19:00 (7:00 PM)'''
  CEST: '''18:00 (6:00 PM)'''
  EST: '''13:00 (1:00 PM)'''
  EDT: '''13:00 (1:00 PM)'''


== Servers ==
== Servers ==

Revision as of 08:07, 16 June 2026

Underdog TST
Hosted by Retrocycles League
Underdog TST | Teams | RCL Event Hub | Discord
The Underdog Team Sumo Tournament will be played on Saturday July 25th, 2026 at 17:00 GMT.
  • Sign ups are OPEN through July 24th or until rosters fill.
  • Each team: one captain (1900+ TST) and two players (below 1900 TST).
  • Register a team below, or sign up as a free agent on the RCL event hub.

About

  • Underdog TST is a Retrocycles League community Team Sumo Tournament pairing experienced captains with developing players.
  • Each team consists of a team captain (coach) and 2 players.
    • The captain must be above 1900 ELO on the TST Leaderboard.
    • Each player must be below 1900 ELO on the TST Leaderboard.
  • Matches are played with a 2000 point limit.
  • Teams are seeded into lobbies to play a set (round of matches) and gain set points based on placement: 4 / 2 / 1 / 0.
  • If there is an uneven number of teams, unseeded teams rest for that set and gain 1 set point. A team rests only once for the whole event.
  • After each set, teams are seeded again by total set points (highest to lowest).
  • After an established number of rounds (based on sign-ups), a final match is played between the teams with the most set points.
  • Tie-breakers use individual scores — remember to screenshot the scoreboard at the "Match Winner" text.
  • Substitute players are allowed (they must still follow the ELO threshold rule). Once a player joins a team as a substitute, they cannot play for any other team in the event.
  • Discussion: Retrocycles Discord — #tournaments

Challenge Board

Sign-ups

Teams

To add your team, fill in this template and post it at the end of the list. Use N/A if you do not wish to provide a teammate's Global ID. 

{{TSTeam|Your Team Name|Team Captain's Name|Global ID|Teammate 1|Global ID|Teammate 2|Global ID|Wiki Page Name}}

Sign up here:


Free Agents

Players looking for a team can also register on the RCL event hub. Reach out on Discord if you wish to pair up before brackets are made.


Brackets

Brackets will be posted here once sign-ups close on Thursday July 24th, 2026.

Times

Starting Time 

GMT: 17:00 (5:00 PM)
CEST: 18:00 (6:00 PM)
EDT: 13:00 (1:00 PM)

Servers

Settings

RINCLUDE Desolate/tst/tst-0.2.cfg(http://resource.armagetronad.net/resource/Desolate/tst/tst-0.2.cfg)

Server List

North America

Europe

Administrators

  • syn@rcl
  • ellis@rcl
  • alitious@rcl
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