Esports Glossary

Captain

The designated representative of a team in communications with tournament officials. Captains are responsible for match reporting, protest submissions, and roster management. In many platforms the captain account has elevated permissions within the team management tools.

Related Terms

Roster

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

Dispute

A formal challenge raised by a team or player contesting a match result, ruling, or referee decision.

Match Report

A formal record submitted by one or both teams documenting the outcome of a match.

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