League Operations

  • John "SlayerJohn" Jackson – Tournament Admin

Please also read the General Rules that apply to every single Esports Wales tournament.

Signups & Restrictions

Important: All players must meet age and consent requirements.
  • Signups close 03/07/2026 at 16:00
  • Minimum age: 16+
  • Under 18 requires parental consent
  • Games begin: 09/07/2026
  • Captains meeting: 18:30 Week 1

Game Session Setup

Broadcasted Matches
Matches selected for broadcast will be streamed on Esports Wales Twitch

An observer will contact teams and set up matches if selected.

Non-Broadcasted Matches

EAFC Specific Rules

Group Stage 
BO2 - Scores will be added up. 
Both Teams host one game. The left side of the bracket hosts first.

Play Offs 

BO3 - Left Side would host first, and Right Side would host second. The Left side would again host the third game.  
Settings

All games will be played with the following game settings:

  • Game: EAFC 26
  • Team Size: 1v1
  • Online Friendlies
  • Half Length: 4 Mins
  • Controls: Any
  • Game Speed: Normal
  • Squad Type: Custom 
  • 95 Rated 

Where to Find an Online-Friendly Mode?

Select Online Friendlies 
New Friendly Season

Just go to Online Friendlies and create a new season using NEW FRIENDLY SEASON option. Choose a friend to invite for playing. There’s also a place where you may adjust the match settings. You can also look for information about your season.

Add your Account ID on the hub. 

Create your account at FIFPlay, add your Gamertag to your profile. Or you can share your Origin, Xbox One or PlayStation account ID here to find friends and play Online Friendlies in FC 26. 

If you are experiencing further issues please check these settings. 

FC Main Lobby
Drop the Left Corner for Settings
Settings 
Game Settings 
Display Figuration 
Turn off Vertical Sync

Online 
Usage Sharing Ticked. 
Matching Making Options
Cross-Play Enabled

Pauses

Technical Pauses
  • Max 10 minutes per game
  • Must state reason in chat
Tactical Pauses
  • 2 per team
  • 60 seconds each

Cheating & Exploits

Cheating will result in immediate disqualification.
  • AI Bots
  • Scripts
  • Exploits/bugs

Streaming

Players, and clubs must submit permission via the Streaming Request

Streaming is encouraged but must not impact competitive integrity.

Protests

If a controversial situation occurs, whether or not it is described in this rule during a match, the team that has spotted it should capture evidence if possible and immediately stop the match and inform the admins via the tournament system. If the team does not stop the match and continues to play until the maps conclusion, this will be taken as an acceptance of the situation. If the map is played in full both teams will lose all rights to file a protest concerning that situation after the game has ended. Protests must be made immediately, or they may be ignored depending on the circumstances.

Protests must be created via the Esports Wales Discord to the Tournament Admin.

Support

Contact admins via #support in the Esports Wales Discord.

Admin decisions are final. Rules may change where necessary.