New Playoff Structure

May 1, 2025 11:34 AM

by Northeast Mass APA

New Playoff Structure

May 1, 2025 11:34 AM

by Northeast Mass APA


Hello folks nationals is standardizing playoff formats around the network and have each area 3 options. We chose the one closest to what we currently offer. Thankfully this does not change much for us. So starting in SUMMER session 2025 this is the new playoff structure going forward.

Thank you all for playing with us!

4-5 Teams in The division

One Team Qualifies For Tri-Annual

1st Place vs Wildcard Winner Advances To Tri-Annual

In a 4-team division, eligibility will not be passed to teams finishing directly behind an already qualified team in the Playoffs

6-7 Teams in The division

Two Teams Qualify For Tri-Annual

Division Point Leader advances directly to Tri-Annual

2nd Place vs Wildcard Winner advances to Tri-Annual

8-11 Teams in The division

Three Teams Qualify For Tri-Annual

Division Point Leader advances directly to Tri-Annual

2nd Place vs Wildcard 3rd Place vs 4th Place Both winners advance to Tri-Annual

12-14 Teams in The division

Four Teams Qualify For Tri-Annual

Division Point Leader advances directly to Tri-Annual 2nd Placeadvances directly to Tri-Annual

3rd Place vs Wildcard 4th Place vs 5th Place All winners advance to Tri-Annual

15-16 Teams in The division

Five Teams Qualify For Tri-Annual

Division Point Leader advances directly to Tri-Annual 2nd Place advances directly to Tri-Annual

3rd Place vs Wildcard 4th Place vs 7th Place 5th Place vs 6th Place All winners advance to Tri-Annual


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