Esports Glossary
No-Show
A situation where a team or player fails to appear for a scheduled match within the check-in window. No-shows typically result in an automatic loss or disqualification. Tournament rules define the grace period before a no-show is declared.
Related Terms
Forfeit
A voluntary or enforced concession of a match or tournament game.
Walkover
A match result awarded to one side when the other side is absent, disqualified, or withdraws.
Check-In
A confirmation step requiring participants to actively confirm their attendance within a specified window before a tournament begins.
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