Open Qualifier

Eligibility

The Qualifier will host 64 players, this will be replacing the usual online qualifiers. All players must be Maltese residents with a valid EA  Account and are 16 years of age or older. 

Format

Double-elimination tournament, In case of a tie, the match will go to extra time and penalties. Should this not be available, 2nd match will be played as Golden Goal. 

All matches will use the retail version of EA FC 24 Ultimate Team Friendly game mode. Players will have to add each other as friends on the Playstation platform before playing. The mode's default settings will be enforced automatically by the game, including the difficulty level and allowable assists.

The top 19 players will qualify for the Last Chance Qualifier. In case when one of the qualified players drops out, the top-ranked player from the eliminated players will take the spot, and this goes on from one ranking to the next.

Example: If the 4th qualified player decides not to participate in the Main Competition Stage, the 20th ranked player in the Qualifier standings will be asked to take the spot. Should the 20th-ranked player decide not to take the spot, the 21st-ranked player will be asked. This process will be applied until all spots are filled.

Game Version

All matches must be played on the PS5 version of the game. 

Technical Requirements

All players should have the following:

- A copy of EA FC 24 on their PS account.
- A PSN Plus activated on the account.
- Bring your own controller, as no controllers will be given.

Team Requirements

Once a match starts, a player has 20 minutes from the in-game time to complain that his opponent is not abiding by one of the below rules. Should the 20-minute time pass, it will automatically mean that both players are in agreement, and therefore, one cannot complain after.

• The squad can include up to 3 ICON/TOTY total, including your bench.
• The goalkeeper has no restriction and does not count towards the above limits. 
• Loan items are permitted.
• Players should each have a light-coloured and dark-coloured jersey and choose the opposite to one another to avoid confusion. If Players can’t agree, the home player should choose a dark-coloured jersey and the away player a light-coloured jersey.
• Stadiums must have white lines and white goal nets.

The following formations are strictly prohibited from use within any competitive match for the Malta BOV ePremier League

5-2-2-1, 5-2-3, 5-4-1, 5-1-2-2, 5-2-1-2, 5-3-2
3-5-2, 3-4-1-2, 3-4-2-1, 3-1-4-2, 3-4-3

No Shows

All no-shows must be reported on the website. The No Show grace period is 10 minutes after the match's original start time. For example, if a match is scheduled for 11:00 AM, the no-show time for this match would be 11:10 AM.

Should a player have any hardware or software problem, the match admin has the right to increase the no-show grace period.

Time Limit

Both players must report the match results within 5 minutes of its completion. Failure to notify the match results on time or respond to any messages you receive from a tournament official may result in you receiving the loss. Players cannot start a complaint after the 5 minutes compilation time is over, or a match result is accepted.

Disconnections

In the event of a disconnect, the game should be resumed with an implied score and the remaining time in the match played out.

Cheating

Breaking any rule and any form of cheating, glitching, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behaviour may result in a forfeit of a game, match, or ban from the Malta BOV ePremier League. A tournament official must verify cheating, glitching, and abusing in-game mechanics accusations. Punishable unsportsmanlike behaviour includes, but is not limited to, excessive use of foul or degrading language. For all cheating claims, the burden of proof is on the accuser.

Behaviour

All players must act professionally and display good sportsmanship throughout the qualifiers. This includes all forms of communication, such as discord, in-game chat, etc. A code of conduct from the official rulebook will be in place. 

Warnings

A player may get a warning if he does not obey the code of conduct available in the rules section.

Disqualification

A player may be disqualified if he does not obey the code of conduct available in the rules section.

Support

For any inquiries, please join our discord server - https://discord.gg/fjXkQJZgQZ 

Additional 2023/2024 Season Rules

Read the additional 2023/2024 season rules here.

Code of Conduct

Read the complete code of conduct document here.

These rules are subject to change if necessary, and Malta BOV ePremier League administrators reserve the right to make additional decisions outside the defined ruleset if necessary.