Road to $25K

The Road to $25K is a thrilling competitive league leading up to a grand $25,000 prize pool! Teams will compete in 5 Qualifier Seasons, each lasting three weeks, to earn points and secure their spot in the ultimate finale. This is your chance to showcase your skills and teamwork in the NBA 2K community.

Game Overview

• Game: NBA 2K25
• Console: PS5 & Xbox Series S/X
• Mode: 5v5 Pro-Am Private Matchmaking
• Rules: All Unified Pro-Am Association Rules apply and can be found by visiting unifiedproam.gg/rules

Gameplay Format for Qualifier Seasons

Open Schedule:

• Teams can compete against any available team during the Qualifier Seasons.

Game Eligibility:
For a game to count:

• Both teams must be currently registered in the ongoing Qualifier Season.
• UPA must appear in both teams’ names in the submitted screenshots.
• Each team must have at least one registered player on the court, or a player added via an approved roster change.

Promotion/Relegation System

This event will introduce a Promotion/Relegation System. This system is a sporting structure that connects multiple divisions within the league, incentivizing performance and fostering competitive balance. Teams are rewarded or penalized based on their results, ensuring a constantly evolving competitive environment.

• Promotion: The top-performing teams in a lower division move up to a higher division for the next season.
• Relegation: The bottom-performing teams in a higher division are moved down to a lower division for the next season.

This structure creates a merit-based pathway for teams to rise through the ranks or face the challenge of rebuilding in a lower division.

Season 1: Stake Your Claim

Season marks the beginning of the journey where each brand establishes its reputation. This inaugural season sets the stage for promotion and relegation, as points earned during this phase will determine team placements into divisions for Qualifier Seasons 2-5.

Team Registration and Participation

1. Team Rosters:

   • Teams must register with a roster to participate.
   • Each roster must designate a team captain to oversee team responsibilities.

2. Eligibility for Games:

   • Teams may compete against any other registered team in the league.
   • At least one player from the registered roster must be on the court for a game to count.

3. Team Naming Requirement:

   • All team names must include “UPA” (e.g., “UPA Warriors”). Games played without this requirement will not be eligible.

Season 1 Screenshot Requirements

1. Acceptable Screenshots:

   • Only screenshots of games featuring teams currently competing in Road to $25K will be accepted.

2. Naming Requirement:

   • Both teams in the screenshot must have “UPA” in their team names.

3. Roster Verification:

   • Each team in the screenshot must have at least one registered player from their roster on the court for the game to be valid.

4. Completed Games Only:

   • Screenshots must show completed games. Screenshots of incomplete games will not be counted.

Prior UPA Competition Point Assessment
All prior UPA competitions will be evaluated, and points will be awarded based on the following criteria:

• Win: 2 points
• Loss: 0.5 points
• No Roster Bonuses: Games played before Road to $25K will not qualify for roster bonus points.

Game Scoring System for All Qualifier Seasons

Examples of Scoring for All Sesons:

• Win with a full roster:

  • 10 (win) + 4 (bonus) + 1 (game played) = 15 points

• Loss with a full roster:

  • 0 (loss) + 4 (bonus) + 1 (game played) = 5 points

Qualifier Seasons 2-5 

Promotion and Relegation 

– Promotion: Top 2 teams in the 2nd to Open Divisions will be promoted to one division higher. 

– Relegation: Bottom 2 teams by the previous season record will be relegated to one division lower.

The Qualifier Seasons 2-5 build on the foundation set in Season 1, with the same scoring system in place but an increasing Roster Bonus to reward consistency and teamwork. Teams must stay competitive, organized, and committed to advance in the league and secure their chance at the $25,000 grand prize.

Team Registration and Participation

1. Team Rosters:

   • Teams must register with a roster of up to 6 players before the start of each season.
   • Each team must designate a team captain who is responsible for communications, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with league rules.

2. Eligibility for Games:

   • Teams may play against any other registered team in the league.
   • At least one player from the registered roster must be on the court for a game to count.

3. Team Naming Requirement:

   • All team names must include “UPA” (e.g., “UPA Warriors”). Games without the “UPA” designation will not be eligible for scoring.

Scoring System for Qualifier Seasons 2-5:

Roster Bonus Progression by Season:

• Season 2: Roster bonus increases to 6 points (4 + 2).
• Season 3: Roster bonus increases to 8 points (4 + 4).
• Season 4: Roster bonus increases to 9 points (4 + 5).
• Season 5: Roster bonus jumps to 14 points (4 + 10).

Examples of Scoring in Qualifier Seasons:

1. Season 2: Win with a full roster:

   • 10 (win) + 6 (bonus) + 1 (game played) = 17 points

2. Season 3: Loss with a full roster:

   • 0 (loss) + 8 (bonus) + 1 (game played) = 9 points

3. Season 5: Win with a full roster:

   • 10 (win) + 14 (bonus) + 1 (game played) = 25 points

Why the Progressive Roster Bonus?
This system is designed to:

• Reward teams for maintaining consistent rosters.
• Encourage long-term commitment and team synergy.
• Add increasing stakes as teams approach the $25,000 finale.

Game Reporting Requirements:

• Teams must submit box scores or screenshots of completed games immediately after matches.
• Screenshots must meet the following criteria:
  • Both teams must be registered for Road to $25K and have “UPA” in their team names.
  • At least one registered player from each roster must be on the court.
  • Incomplete game screenshots will not be counted.

Prize Pool Structure