Description
UPA Cup Tournament Overview
Entry Fee: $75, $100 late entry
NBA 2K25
Pro-Am Mode 5v5 Private Matchmaking
Group Stage
Dates: September 23, 2024 – October 1 , 2024
Participants: 64 teams
Group Allocation: 8 groups of 8 teams each
Format:
- Teams will be randomly assigned to one of the 8 groups.
- Each team will compete against all of the opponents within their group one time.
- Scoring System:
- – Teams earn 1 point for each win.
- – No points are awarded for a loss.
- The objective is to secure as many points as possible to qualify for the playoffs.
Playoffs
Qualifying Teams: The top 4 teams from each group.
Seeding: Teams will be seeded for the playoffs according to their Group Stage performance, with higher-ranked teams receiving more favorable matchups.
Playoffs Day 1:
- Date: October 5, 2024
- Rounds: Rounds 1 through the Semifinals
- Match Format: Best of 3 series
- Start Time: 7:00 PM ET
Playoffs Day 2:
- Date: October 6, 2024
- Round: Finals
- Match Format: Best of 5 series
- Start Time: 7:00 PM ET
Prize Pool: $2,500*
Court Requirements
All playoffs teams must adhere to the UPA Cup court design requirements. These requirements will be detailed and presented in the UPA Cup Discord channel. Teams are required to use the UPA Logo and the UPA Cup Logo, both of which can be found on PS5 and Xbox by searching for ‘UnifiedProAm’ on NBA2K25.
*Please note that the prize pool is subject to change if the required number of participating teams is not reached.