Esports Glossary
Grand Final
The concluding match of a tournament between the last two remaining competitors, determining the overall champion.
Related Terms
Double Elimination
A tournament format that gives competitors a second chance.
Playoffs
The knockout or elimination phase of a tournament where the top qualifiers from the group stage or seeding compete in head-to-head matches, with the losers eliminated until a champion is crowned.
BO5
Best of 5 — a series played across up to five games.
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