Esports Glossary
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A tournament with no entry fee — any eligible player or team can sign up and compete at no cost.
Related Terms
Buy-In
The entry fee required to participate in a tournament, which typically contributes to the prize pool.
Open Qualifier
A preliminary tournament open to any eligible team or player, where top finishers earn entry into the main event.
Registration
The process of signing up a player or team for a tournament, including submitting roster details and accepting the event rules before the registration deadline.
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