Week 1-3 Qualification
Week 4-7 Playoffs and Swiss
Week 8 Playoffs
Online via the NSE Discord
Marvel Rivals NSE Winter is split into 2 main stages: Stage 1 Swiss (Weeks 1-4) and Stage 2 Playoffs (Weeks 5-6).
Stage 1
In Stage 1, teams will be initially seeded into 3 skill groups. In the first round, teams will play another team in the same skill group and in the following rounds be matched versus teams with a similar record in the tournament.
Stage 2
In Stage 2, the top 16/32 teams (dependant on final sign-up numbers) will start in the Division 1 bracket (a double elimination bracket) and everyone else will continue playing in a Swiss tournament starting with points based on their finish in Stage 1. Teams who do well in the Swiss can qualify for Division 2 or Division 3.
Click here to see the player guide.
Prizes
1st - £300
2nd - £180
3rd - £120
Top 4 - BUEC Championship Pins
In addition to other prizes this tournament awards British University Esports Championship Points.
This is a quick summary of rules that most players need to know. Click here to download the full rulebook.
Players are expected to uphold the NSE Code of Conduct whilst competing in this tournament.
In addition to NSE rules all players must comply with Marvel Rivals terms of service at all times including, but not limited to, any account sharing policies.
GAME SETTINGS
MAP SELECTION
The home team can pick to be Team 1 or 2 for the first map.
Use the team swap button to switch which team starts on attack or defense.
SUBSTITUTION RULES
All decisions regarding the interpretation and enforcement of these rules are at the sole discretion of the NSE Admin Team, whose decisions are final.
These rules may be amended, changed or supplemented when required by the NSE Admin Team to ensure fair play and competitive integrity.
Sign-ups Close Sunday 12th October
| Dates | Tournament Stage |
| Sunday 12th Oct | Sign-ups Close |
| Tuesday 14th Oct | Week 1 - Qualification |
| Tuesday 21st Oct | Week 2 - Qualification |
| Tuesday 28th Oct | Week 3 - Qualification |
| Tuesday 4th Nov |
Week 4 - Playoff Brackets |
| Tuesday 11th Nov |
Week 5 - Playoff Brackets |
| Tuesday 18th Nov |
Week 6 - Playoff Brackets |
| Monday 24th Nov |
Extra Match Day for Division 1 Teams |
| Tuesday 25th Nov |
Week 7 - Playoff Brackets |
| Monday 1st Dec |
Extra Match Day for Division 1 Teams (if needed) |
| Tuesday 2nd Dec |
Division 1 Lower Finals, Division 2/3 Finals and 3rd/4th Match |
| Provisional Weekend of 6th/7th Dec |
Grand Finals |
All games will be played on Tuesday evening and cannot be rearranged. Games will have a normal start time of 7.15pm. A player guide will be released soon with further information.