Tournament Format

Resurrection Format Tournament: Players will be returned to normal between rounds  without consequences for the coaches (Reanimated Zombies and Rotters last only until the end of the match in which they were revived).

Team Tournament of 5 Players: Each team must have five different rosters chosen from the 30 available.

Each team will also designate a captain, who will have to make tough decisions during the five rounds!

Rules Used

We will use the rules from the new Blood Bowl 2025 Season 3 edition.

• FAQ / Errata: https://assets.warhammer-community.com/fre_14-11_bloodbowl_faq_errata-mek8i1resr-za2mn8gwgf.pdf

• NAF Recommendations & Clarifications: https://www.thenaf.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NAF-FAQ-for-BB2025_v20251230_A4.pdf?ver=1

• Teams of Legend: https://assets.warhammer-community.com/fre_14-11_bloodbowl_teams_of_legend_nov2025-ijk65a15d6-0mpo7mhcik.pdf

• Star Players (Rulebook + Warhammer Community list): https://assets.warhammer-community.com/fre_31-10_bb_starplayerslegends_2025-x0be9vabvz-sz6jabrywt.pdf

Roster Checks: Your roster will be checked by your opponent before each round to verify accuracy and ensure skills have been correctly assigned.

Time Management: After one hour of play, the referee will patrol the room and may impose a chess clock with a global time limit if you are too far behind. A global timer can also be requested at the start of the match if one of the two coaches asks for it.

Disputes: In case of disagreement with an opponent, please contact the referee, whose decision will be final.

Roster Creation

Each team has a different budget based on its Tier:

• Tier 1: Amazons, Dark Elves, Old World Alliance, Underworld Denizens, Undead, Orcs.

• Tier 2: Skaven, Norse, Tomb Kings, Necromantic Horror, Wood Elves, Lizardmen, Vampire.

• Tier 3: Imperial Nobility, Nurgle, Chaos Chosen, Human, Bretonnian, High Elves*.

• Tier 4: Black Orcs, Chaos Dwarves, Chaos Renegades, Slann, Dwarves.

• Tier 5: Goblins, Khorne, Elven Union.

• Tier 6: Gnomes, Halflings, Ogres, Snotlings.

*May change category depending on the upcoming release of the new roster version.

This budget allows you to purchase:

• Players: (Minimum 11, including Star Players)

• Team Re-rolls: 0-8

• Assistant Coaches: 0-6 (10,000 GP)

• Cheerleaders: 0-6 (10,000 GP)

• Dedicated Fans: 0-3 (0 base, 5,000 GP per additional Fan)

• Apothecary: 0-1 (for eligible teams)

• Premium Blitz Kegs: 0-2 (50,000 GP—replaces the Bloodweiser Keg!)

• Team Mascot: 0-1 (25,000 GP)

• Weather Mage: 0-1 (25,000 GP)

• Bribes: 0-3 (100,000 GP / 0-6 at 50,000 GP for teams with "Bribery and Corruption")

• Mortuary Assistant: 0-1 (100,000 GP for "Masters of Undeath" teams)

• Plague Doctor: 0-1 (100,000 GP for "Favoured of Nurgle" teams)

• Riotous Rookies: 0-1 (150,000 GP for teams with "Low Cost Linemen")

• Halfling Master Chef: 0-1 (300,000 GP / 100,000 GP for Halfling teams)

• Star Players: 0-2

Star Player Rules: Authorized Star Players are those from the core rulebook and official releases. If both coaches field the same Star Player, both may play. Important: For teams with a choice of two Leagues (e.g., Halflings choosing between the Thimble Cup or Woodland League), you must choose one. A Star Player can only play for one League (indicated on their profile). Example: If you recruit Rumbelow Sheepskin (Thimble Cup), you cannot also recruit Deeproot Strongbranch (Woodland League).

Skill Assignment & Budget

Coaches receive a budget and a set number of Skill Points based on their Tier:

• PS: Primary Skill

• ES: Elite Skill (Primary or Secondary)

• SS: Secondary Skill

Tier Budget Skill Points

Tier 1      1050k           5 PS (max 3 ES)

Tier 2      1080k           5 PS (max 3 ES)

Tier 3      1100k           6 PS (max 4 ES)

Tier 4      1120k           5 PS + 1 SS (max 4 ES)

Tier 5      1150k           5 PS + 1 SS (max 5 ES)

Tier 6      1160k           5 PS + 2 SS (max 5 ES)

Number of Matches

5 rounds during the tournament (3 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday). 2 optional independent and individual match on Friday and Saturday night (NAF-ranked but does not impact the tournament).

• Round 1: Random pairings

• Rounds 2-5: Swiss-style pairings

Scoring & Ranking

Team Ranking: Sum of individual points + team points

• Team Victory: 5000 points

• Team Draw: 2000 points

• Team Loss: 0 points

Individual Ranking: Sum of individual points

• Win: 1000 points

• Draw: 400 points

• Loss: 0 points

• Individual Achievements:

  • Per Touchdown: 3 points

  • Per Casualty (Block/Blitz): 2 points

  • Per Completed Pass (including teammate throws): 1 point

Results & Prizes

Team & Individual Rankings

Awards:

• Best Teams: 1st place (Champion), 2nd place, 3rd place

• Bashlord: Most casualties caused

• Golden Boot: Best fouler

• Fanafriel Prize: Most touchdowns scored

• Expidel Prize: Most passes completed

• Lutèce Demon: Best-painted team

• And many more…