> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.c3esports.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Registering for a Season

> How to submit your team for an upcoming season during the registration window.

Season registration is how your team goes from **Draft** status to an active competitor. Only team managers can register a team. Registration happens during a defined window before the season starts — once the window closes, no new teams can be added.

<Warning>
  Registration windows are time-limited. Check the **Seasons** page and your Discord notifications regularly so you do not miss the deadline. Late registrations are not accepted after the window closes.
</Warning>

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## Before you register: eligibility checklist

Make sure all of the following are true before submitting your registration:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Your roster has at least 3 eligible players">
    The minimum roster size is **3 players** (including yourself as manager). Each player must have:

    * A verified .edu email address
    * A linked Discord account
    * No active roster on another C3 Esports team

    See [Roster Eligibility](/managers/roster-eligibility) for the full requirements.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="You have selected the right division">
    C3 Esports has three divisions: **Premier** (top tier), **Challengers** (mid tier), and **Contenders** (entry-level). You will choose your division during registration. Be honest about your team's skill level — playing in a division far below your skill may result in a division adjustment by staff.

    See [Division Tiers](/reference/division-tiers) for descriptions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Your team is not already registered for this season">
    A team can only be registered once per season. If you need to change your division after submitting, contact staff immediately — changes are only possible before staff approves your registration.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Step-by-step: Register for a season

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Seasons page">
    Click **Seasons** in the navigation bar, or go to [c3esports.com/seasons](https://c3esports.com/seasons). Find the upcoming season that is currently in the **Registration** phase.

    <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/c3esportsleague/images/registering-seasons-page.png" alt="Seasons listing page showing a season with a green &#x22;Registration Open&#x22; badge" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Register">
    Open the season detail page and click the **Register Your Team** button. This button only appears if:

    * The registration window is currently open
    * You are a team manager
    * Your team is not already registered for this season

          <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/c3esportsleague/images/registering-register-button.png" alt="Season detail page with a blue Register Your Team button" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your division">
    Choose the division your team wants to compete in: **Premier**, **Challengers**, or **Contenders**. Read the [Division Tiers](/reference/division-tiers) page if you are unsure which fits your team.

    <Tip>
      If this is your first season, Contenders or Challengers is almost always the right choice. You can move up in future seasons based on your performance.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the eligibility confirmation">
    The platform will display your current roster and flag any players who are **not yet eligible** (missing .edu verification, missing Discord link, or on another team). Ineligible players are shown with a warning icon.

    <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/c3esportsleague/images/registering-eligibility-warnings.png" alt="Registration form showing a roster list with green checkmarks for eligible players and red warning icons for ineligible ones" />

    <Warning>
      You can submit registration even if some players are ineligible, but those players cannot play in matches until they resolve their eligibility issues. Make sure your minimum 3 eligible players are confirmed before match week begins.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit your registration">
    Click **Submit Registration**. Your team's status changes from **Draft** to **Pending** while staff reviews your application.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## After you submit

Your registration goes into a queue for staff review. Staff check that:

* Your roster meets minimum size requirements
* No ineligible players are listed as starters
* Your chosen division is appropriate

You will receive a notification (and a Discord message if configured) when your registration is **approved** or **denied**. If denied, the reason will be included so you can correct it and resubmit before the window closes.

<Note>
  Approval is not instant. Staff typically review registrations within 24–48 hours. If the registration window is closing soon and you have not heard back, send a message in **#manager-support** on the C3 Esports Discord.
</Note>

***

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I change my division after registering?">
    Contact staff as soon as possible via a support ticket in Discord. Division changes are only possible before your registration is approved. Once approved, division changes require staff authorization and may not be possible mid-season.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if my registration is denied?">
    Staff will include a denial reason. Address the issue (usually an ineligible player or missing information) and resubmit before the registration window closes.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I add players to the roster after registering?">
    Yes, but only during defined **transfer windows**. See [Roster Rules](/rules/roster-rules) for timing details. Players added after the roster lock date cannot compete until the next window opens.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I miss registration?">
    Your team remains in Draft status and cannot compete that season. Watch for the next season's registration window announcement in the C3 Esports Discord.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>


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