UPA Crew Clash

Description

Overview

The Crew Clash is a two-day premier esports competition featuring elite talent across both 3v3 Pro-Am and 5v5 Pro-Am formats. Designed to test versatility, strategy, and teamwork, Crew Clash crowns individual champions in each format before concluding with the Crew Clash Finals — a best-of-seven hybrid series that determines the ultimate Crew Clash Champion.

Game Details

• Game: NBA 2K26

• Console: PS5 & Xbox Series S/X

• Modes: 5v5 Pro-Am & 3v3 Pro-Am

• Matchmaking: Private matchmaking

Event Dates & Times

• Dates: October 4–5, 2025

• Start Time: TBD

• Discord Invites: Sent via email 48 hours before the event

Registration

• Entry Fee: $75 per crew

• Eligibility: Open to all crews in NBA 2K26

• Roster Requirements:

  • Each crew must register all members. All 50 crew members can compete as long as registered.

  • Crew members can only play on one crew.

  • A screenshot displaying all members is required.

  • All Gamer Tags and PSN IDs must be clearly visible.

  • Recommended: capture screenshots directly from console (OneDrive app on Xbox or PS App on PlayStation) and download to phone for upload.

• How to Register: Complete your team registration and upload your roster screenshot via unifiedproam.gg.

Crew Name & Logos

• Crews must use the same name and logo across both 3v3 and 5v5 formats.

• Example: A crew cannot be Power Rangers in 3v3 and Tigers in 5v5. Both must remain consistent.

• All crews are required to include “UPA” in their name for both formats.

  • Example: Power Rangers UPA

Court Design Requirements

• Both 3v3 and 5v5 courts must follow the official UPA Crew Clash design with the Crew Clash logo at center court.

• The official template will be distributed in Discord.

• Proof of compliant courts is required at check-in.

Streaming Requirements

• All teams are required to stream matches.

Day 1 – Group Play:

• Teams may stream on their own platforms (Twitch, YouTube, etc.) if account details are submitted at check-in.

• Failure to stream will result in a forfeit.

Day 2 – Championship Sunday:

• Teams must stream from official UPA accounts for championship rounds and key matchups.

• All players must be in their designated UPA Discord voice channels while playing.

• Crews must cooperate with UPA staff for broadcast quality.

Broadcast Integrity:

• All overlays and face cams must be turned off.

• All matches will be broadcast on twitch.tv/unifiedproam.

Game Results Submission

• The winning team must submit results after every game.

• Box scores must be posted in the designated Discord channel.

• Results must be clearly labeled with both team names and the winner.

• Screenshots are required and must be clear and legible.

• Failure to submit results may result in the game being replayed.

Check-In

• Check-in opens 30 minutes before game time each day.

• Players must check in using the exact Gamer Tag/PSN ID submitted at registration.

• Managed by UPA admins in Discord (instructions provided).

• Only players who check in are eligible to compete that day.

• Failure to check in on time = forfeit.

• Please respect the schedule — crews are expected to remain available the entire day until eliminated.

Schedule

Day 1 – Group Play (October 4)

• 3v3 Group Stage (all matches played first)

• 5v5 Group Stage (after 3v3 concludes)

Day 2 – Championship Sunday (October 5)

• 3v3 Championship Bracket

• 5v5 Championship Bracket

• Crew Clash Finals (best-of-seven hybrid series)

Start Time: TBD

Tournament Format

Day 1 – Group Play

• 3v3 Group Stage

  • Round robin

  • Best-of-3 series

  • Scoring: Win = 2 | Loss = 1 | Forfeit = 0

  • Results seed 3v3 bracket

• 5v5 Group Stage

  • Round robin

  • Best-of-1 games

  • Scoring: Win = 2 | Loss = 1 | Forfeit = 0

  • Results seed 5v5 bracket

Day 2 – Championship Sunday

• 3v3 Bracket → Single elimination, best-of-3 series

• 5v5 Bracket → Double elimination, best-of-1 until finals (finals = best-of-3)

• Winners of 3v3 Bracket and 5v5 Bracket will compete in the Crew Clash Finals

• Crew Clash Finals → Best-of-seven hybrid

  • Games 1 & 2: 3v3

  • Games 3 & 4: 5v5

  • Games 5–7: Format chosen by random draw

    • If draw = 3v3 → Games 5 & 7 = 3v3, Game 6 = 5v5

    • If draw = 5v5 → Games 5 & 7 = 5v5, Game 6 = 3v3

Winner = Crew Clash Champion

Rules

• All players must be registered under their correct gamertags.

• Substitutions must be confirmed prior to the start of each day.

• Match times strictly enforced — teams not ready may forfeit.

• Unregistered players, alternate accounts, or dishonesty may result in forfeits and/or fines.

• Forfeits = 0 points during group play and elimination in brackets.

Punctuality & Match Flow:

• Teams must be ready to play within 10 minutes of scheduled start.

• Failure to comply may result in forfeiture.

• Delays outside admin-approved exceptions will not be tolerated.

• UPA tournament policies and community guidelines apply.

Code of Conduct

• All participants must uphold the highest standards of professionalism and sportsmanship.

• Respect opponents, teammates, admins, and broadcast staff at all times.

• Toxic behavior (harassment, hate speech, excessive trash talk, etc.) will not be tolerated and may result in removal.

• Cheating or exploiting glitches will result in disqualification.

• All crews and players represent the UPA community both on and off stream.

• All Unified Pro-Am Association rules and Terms of Service apply:

  • Rules: unifiedproam.gg/rules

  • Terms of Service: unifiedproam.gg/tos

Prize Pool – $2,600 Total

• Crew Clash Champion: $1,100

• 3v3 Champion: $750

• 5v5 Champion: $750

Please allow up to 30 days for sponsor-funded prize distribution (maximum processing time).