a new challenge is here…
Welcome to the Champions League 2023.
The Champions League 2023 is a remote, team-based Dance Dance Revolution tournament that invites 3-player teams to represent their arcades and geographic regions in a knockout-style tournament.
How does the tournament work?
1) Team up with friends!
Grab some local buddies and form a 3-player team! Think carefully about your strengths and plan accordingly – a good strategy may make all the difference!
2) Submit your qualifiers!
Each team submits scores for 12 qualifier charts out of a pool of 24 possible charts – each teammate must play 4 charts. Aim for the highest cumulative EX score!
3) Prep for battle!
All teams will be matched head-to-head in brackets based on qualifying rank. Top teams will battle in the Champions League for the title of Grand Champions!
See rules page for the full explanation of tournament format and key dates!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can I play with?
If you live with a reasonable distance of someone within your specified geographic region, you can form a team with them! Note that certain top-level players are designated “Superstars” and may not team up with each other – see full rules for details.
What level of content will be played?
The difficulty range for this event is Level 12 through Level 19. See the full rules for a breakdown of expected difficulty by phase.
Can I play my qualifiers or match songs as much as I want?
Yes! Teams may play qualifiers and match songs as much as they want within the specified match window.
How do I find out qualifier and match info?
Qualifiers for the tournament, match pairings, and card draw results for each match will be announced LIVE on Twitch! Watch for announcements for details on stream times. (This information will also be published on this site after the stream.)
Do I have to declare which team members are playing a certain chart in a match?
You must disclose this information when submitting scores to tournament organizers, but you can keep this information secret from everyone else 🙂
Are there songs that won’t be picked?
Certain time-locked content in A20 PLUS, A3-exclusive content, as well as content not present in DDR GRAND PRIX will not be used for this tournament. See rules for full details.
How do I submit my scores?
Use the form linked at the top of the page!
How will songs for qualifiers and matches be determined?
Qualifiers are picked by tournament staff. Match songs will be determined by random draw using the card draw app at http://ddr.tools/.
How much does each team member need to play?
Each of your teammates must account for an equal number of scores submitted, both in qualifying (4 charts each) and during matches (2 charts each).
Is there an entry fee?
Absolutely not – this tournament is 100% free to enter!
What versions of the game can I play on?
You may participate using DDR A20 PLUS and DDR A3 arcade software, or DDR GRAND PRIX home software. Stepmania and other DDR simulation software are not allowed.
When does this tournament start and end?
Qualifying begins August 28th, and ends September 24th. Head to head phase begins directly afterward with four 2-week matches. The tournament wraps up November 21st.
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