2025 Tournament of Champions Official Rules

Important Links

Salary Cap Survivor Overview

Salary Cap Survivor FAQ

Tournament of Champions Announcement

Tournament Structure & Rules

The Tournament of Champions follows the standard Salary Cap Survivor rules with the following special exceptions and additions:

Participation & Eligibility

  • Invitation Only: This is an invitation-only tournament limited to a maximum 64 qualified participants
  • Qualification System: Invitations were determined based on World Series victories over the past two years. See the Tournament of Champions Rankings for complete details.
  • Staff Participation: BaseHit employees are some of the most avid players of BaseHit - those who qualified are eligible to compete but cannot receive prize money
  • If an employee wins, the cash prize will go to the next highest finishing player

Registration Process

  • Initial Invitations: Sent to the top 64 qualified managers
  • Primary Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 11 at 11:00 PM EST
  • Unclaimed Spots: Any spots not claimed by the primary deadline are forfeit and will be offered to alternates
  • Second Chance Invitations: Will be sent Sunday night (May 11) to fill any open spots
  • Final Registration Deadline: Monday, May 12 at 11:00 PM EST

  • Note: This two-phase registration is specific to the Tournament of Champions. Regular weekly contests will have a single registration deadline.

Tournament Format

Unlike standard one-week contests, the Tournament of Champions spans three weeks:

Week 1

  • All participants compete in the first week of Salary Cap Survivor
  • Survivors that make it to the final round (approx. 6) will advance to the Championship Round
  • Fairness Adjustment: The number of advancing spots from Week 1 will be increased to account for any qualified testers who had prior experience with the format

Week 2

  • All participants compete again with different in-game parameters
  • Provides a second chance to qualify for the Championship Round
  • Survivors that make it to the final round (approx. 6) will advance to the Championship Round

Week 3: Championship Round

  • Only finalists from Week 1 and Week 2 compete -
  • The winner of this final contest is crowned Tournament of Champions

Prize Structure

  • Cash Prize: $250 for the winner
  • Championship Ring: Custom TOC 2025 ring
  • Glory: Immeasurable

Gameplay Reminders

  • All standard Salary Cap Survivor rules apply unless specifically noted above
  • Players must be assigned to their natural positions
  • You can register for the contest immediately, and work on creating your team for the rest of the week.
  • Once your team is finalized, your roster is locked for the entire week
  • Read the Salary Cap Survivor Overview for more gameplay details

Questions?

Join the discussion in our #weekly-contests Discord channel or email support@basehit.com with any questions.