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Overwatch 2 Game Manual

Fall 2025 / Spring 2026

Schedule

Match Day: Tuesday


THIS TOURNAMENT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH, SANCTIONED OR SPONSORED BY BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT OR ANY OTHER GAME DEVELOPER OR PLATFORM.

Competition

Game Format

Platforms: Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch (Cross-play enabled)

Team Size: 5-player teams (5v5)

Game Mode: Role Queue (1 Tank, 2 Damage, 2 Support)

Match Structure: Best of 3 maps (Regular Season) | Best of 5 (State Finals)

Players

Roster Requirements

Team Size: 5-10 players
Eligibility: Players must be registered with school's official coach/advisor
Single Competition: One roster per player per MiHSEF competition

Substitutions

Players may be substituted between maps while maintaining role requirements.

Minimum Player Rules

Teams must provide minimum 5 players at match start.
Game forfeiture if under minimum mid-game.

Pre-Match

Lobby Creation (Home Team Designated)

Teams: Home team creates lobby + handles map selection + invites Away team captain. Settings:

  • Game Mode: Presets -> Competitive
  • Fill Empty Slots: Off
  • Allow Spectators: Custom (Coaches only)
  • Pause Game on Player Disconnect: On

Gameplay

Map Selection Process
  1. Map 1: Control (Neutral map decided by MiHSEF weekly schedule)
  2. Map 2: Hybrid (Loser of Map 1 picks map, Winner picks side)
  3. Map 3: Escort (Loser of Map 2 picks map, Winner picks side)
  4. Map 4 (Tiebreaker): Push (Loser of Map 3 picks map, Winner picks side)

Stoppage of Play

Technical Pauses

Valid Reasons: Player Disconnect, Server Crash, Technical Issues. Rules: 10-minute limit per match total. Resume only when both teams confirm. If a player cannot return within 10 minutes, the team must continue 4v5 or forfeit.


Last Updated: January 15, 2026


Rule Management & Change History

📋 Rule Administration & Historical Changes

📅 CHANGE LOG

DateChange TypeDescriptionAffected Section
Jan 15, 2026Season UpdateUpdated for Spring 2026All

Version Information

  • Current Version: 1.1.0