Esports Glossary

Substitution

The replacement of one rostered player with another during a tournament. Substitution rules vary — some events allow mid-match player swaps, others only between matches. Operators define substitution windows and eligibility requirements in the tournament ruleset.

Related Terms

Roster

The official list of players eligible to compete for a team in a tournament.

Captain

The designated representative of a team in communications with tournament officials.

Forfeit

A voluntary or enforced concession of a match or tournament game.

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