After our first KNOCKOUT in two years, where Rocket showed everyone who’s boss, we’re dusting off another old format. The one-day 2vs2 tournament, only this time it’ll be a two-day affair.

It’ll be a double knockout format where most of the games (29!) get played on Saturday, and on Sunday we’ll have the conclusion happen in five matches that will be streamed back-to-back. The conclusion Sunday will consist of the Quarterfinal of the loser bracket (LB) and the Semi- and Final of both LB and Winner Bracket. This means that your team should be available on both days in the afternoon if you’re planning to reach the finals!

Sign-ups open April 15^th at 12:00 CEST and are limited to 16 teams, first come first served. With one exception, teams with a subscriber get to ‘jump the queue*’.

50% of the all the donations and subscribers between now and the end of the tournament will go towards the winning team! If the amount is above € 100, we’ll cut the second team in too. In order to boost the prize pool we’ve thought of some rewards and stretch goals. Like the last time competitors have to start their matches on time and follow admin instructions or they might lose your right to the prize pool.

Details The event will be a double elimination team survivor tournament, each match is 20 minutes long and will consist of 1 map. Each round will have a small map pool which can be eliminated, be aware that it won’t be a tournament with only the well-known maps. The first matches start at 15:00 CEST and will be streamed live on Twitch on the 18th of april. Don't forget to follow the channel to get a notification! You will be assigned a server by a referee or admin. We finish around 18:00 CEST. You may sign up after the 16 slots are filled, you might be called up as a replacement for clans that no show. You can only signup if your clan consists of at least two members. Only unique clans can sign up, previously we had 3 orks esports teams. In this case create for instance “Orks Esports Black, Orks Esports Red, Orks Esports Purple etc.” Rewards & Stretch goals All donators get listed in the waiting screen. Impatient YouTuber! - €2,00 You get the link to the VOD on YouTube 24 hours before it goes public! *Skip the queue! – subscribe on twitch You won’t have to queue up with the plebs for Wednesday 12:00 CEST. Your signup for the tournament is guaranteed! Note: This reward is only available before the signup deadline and please check that you are available on the date of the tournament! + the rewards above. Director - €15,00 You choose which two matches get shoutcasted live! This is only available for the first person to donate €15,00. + the rewards above.

With COVID-19 keeping is indoors and our free time being limited to either cleaning or gaming, the choice is clear. SevenofNine is combining both options, dusting off an old format. KNOCKOUT!

The event will be held on Saturday the 28th of March from 15:00 till approx. 18:00. The defending champion Rocket will defend his crown that he earned two years ago.

How can you sign up?
Signups will be done through this Urban Zone news post. On Friday at 20:00 CEST an admin will check the comments. The first 15 people to reply with "Sign me up" will play. If you aren’t one of the lucky fifteen, sign up anyway – some people always drop out and you can take up their place. You are expected to be present in Discord at 14:40 CET, with the nickname you signed up with. If you are not there on time your spot will be given away.

There is one exception to the first 15 people rule!

Our Twitch subscribers will be able to ‘jump the queue’ by contacting SevenofNine in Discord. This also counts for new subscribers, want to play and/or support the streams? You can subscribe here.

Schedule

Round 1	ut4_ghosttown	15 players
Round 2	ut4_bohemia	13 players
Round 3	ut4_paris	11 players
Round 4	ut4_derelict	9 players
Round 5	ut4_mykonos	7 players
Round 6	ut4_noon	5 players
FINAL	ut4_Damn_Bridge	3 players

After a few weeks of intense competition and matches we finally have the last two remaining nations, Team France against Team Argentina in the final.
These two are going to play against each other next Sunday (December 8th 22:00 CET) for the NationsCup XXII title. (Bare in mind the date and time could change but you will find information about that in the Community Discord) This match is going to be decided by the majority winner of best of 5 maps.


Both teams have shown amazing teamwork and strength over the past little while so it's set to be one of those matches you don't want to miss out on!
While France have played a lot of Capture The Flag, they've proved their dominance in that game-mode over and over again. Argentina have shown very high skill in Team Survivor and have won 9 out of the 10 last played maps...it looks like whoever is better at their weaker game-mode will take the trophy.



We have a couple of matches being played in the meantime starring the unlucky runners up to France and Argentina. These teams still have their pride on the line and aren't going to go down without a fight! They will be battling it out for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th spots on the ladder.

Belgium vs Columbia for the 3rd and 4th spot.

North America vs The winner of ( Australia vs Germany) For the 5th and 6th spot.

As always, all matches will be streamed on https://www.twitch.tv/urbanzone/ so be sure to follow the channel and watch the matches live with the rest of the community. The match for the 3rd spot will be streamed and broadcasted live by SevenofNine tonight.

The first week of NationsCup XXII begins now and the tournament will be played throughout October and November and here are all the nations that have signed up and are ready to play and represent their country: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Columbia, Canada/USA, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal and United Kingdom.

The captains for each country are:
Argentina - $nuLL
Australia - Shans & Hypperz
Belgium - Logic & Rocket
Columbia - Morphuscol
Canada & USA - ThomasE-Warfare & Xixion
France - Zombiie & Biddle
Germany - Br4uSi
Italy - Yzerman & DANGER
Mexico - Fuerza azTeca & Cr4zy
Poland - Endriu & BrTk
Portugal - Gybol
United Kingdom - Prime

Wondering why Canada and USA are listed in one line? You'll get more information about it in todays stream.

The group announcement will be streamed and broadcasted live by Nano, Today (10th October) on twitch.tv/nanojr7 around 19:00 CET, tune in and watch the groups getting drawn.

A LIVE voice chat will happen during the stream on the Discord, tune in and watch the groups get drawn while hearing (or not) other player's reactions.

The groups will be drawn according to the previous NationsCup results.

It's finally that time of the year again, we can with pleasure announce that the 22nd NationsCup will start soon and here are all the information you need to know.

Last year Portugal won the competition and secured their 7th gold medal by beating USA in the Grand Final, while Belgium beat United Kingdom for the 3rd place. Will there be a new nation winning the title this year, or will Portugal make the gap with victories even bigger? Tell your friends and prepare for an autumn filled with epic matches.



SCHEDULE

The biggest Urban Terror competition will be following the schedule down below:

• September 24 - Captain applications starts & Voting process for Captain
• October 5 - End of Captain applications
• October 7 - End of Voting (23:59 CET)
• October 10 - Start of the first match week & Groups published

The tournament will be played throughout October and November.



CAPTAIN APPLICATION AND VOTING PROCESS

If you would like to apply for the captain role of your country, send your application to: nationscup2k19@gmail.com before the deadline. In your application it's important to write your: Auth name, UZ name, Country, Age and then an additional supporting comment.

Join the tournament and represent your country!


You can read more information about the coming NationsCup on the Urban Terror community discord server and also here on the Urban Zone website so keep your eyes open for more news.