Esports Glossary
Forfeit
A voluntary or enforced concession of a match or tournament game. A team may forfeit due to inability to field a full roster, technical issues, or rule violations. Forfeits result in a loss recorded against the forfeiting side and may carry additional penalties.
Related Terms
No-Show
A situation where a team or player fails to appear for a scheduled match within the check-in window.
Walkover
A match result awarded to one side when the other side is absent, disqualified, or withdraws.
Dispute
A formal challenge raised by a team or player contesting a match result, ruling, or referee decision.
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