> ## 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.

# Match Management

> View all matches, override scores, mark forfeits, and reschedule matches.

The match management panel gives staff visibility into every match in the system — past, present, and future. You can take corrective action on any match: override incorrect scores, mark forfeits, or reschedule.

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## Accessing match management

Go to [c3esports.com/admin/matches](https://c3esports.com/admin/matches). The default view shows all matches for the current season, sorted by scheduled time.

### Filtering matches

Use the filters to narrow the list:

| Filter | Options |
| - | - |
| Season | Select any season |
| Division | Premier, Challengers, Contenders |
| Status | Scheduled, In Progress, Pending Result, Completed, Forfeited, Cancelled |
| Week | Specific match week |
| Team | Filter to one specific team's matches |
| Date range | Start and end date |

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/c3esportsleague/images/match-management-list.png" alt="Match management page showing filter controls at top and a table of matches below with status badges" />

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## Match detail view

Clicking on any match opens the detail view, which shows:

* Both team names, division, week, and scheduled time
* Check-in status for both teams
* Submitted result (if any) — game-by-game scores
* Replay file status per game
* Result confirmation status
* Any open or resolved disputes
* Staff action history for this match

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/c3esportsleague/images/match-management-detail.png" alt="Match detail view showing all sections: check-in status, submitted scores, replay statuses, and staff action buttons" />

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## Overriding a match result

Use result overrides to correct a score that was submitted incorrectly and has already been confirmed, or when a dispute resolution requires a score change.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the match detail page">
    Navigate to the match via the match list or by searching for a team.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Override Result">
    In the Staff Actions section, click **Override Result**.

    <Warning>
      Result overrides are permanent and logged with your username. Always provide a detailed reason — this appears in the audit log and may be referenced if the decision is later questioned.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the correct scores">
    Fill in the corrected game-by-game scores. The series winner is calculated automatically based on the scores you enter.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter a reason">
    Write a clear reason for the override. Include: the issue that was found, what evidence you reviewed, and the corrected result. Example:

    > "Result overridden following dispute #142. Submitted score of 3-2 was incorrect — replay parsing confirmed actual score was 4-1. Updating to reflect the correct result per replay evidence."
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Click **Confirm Override**. Standings update on the next standings recalculation (or trigger it manually via [Cron Jobs](/admins/cron-reference)).
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Marking a forfeit

If a team no-showed and the forfeit was not recorded automatically, or if a team needs to forfeit for another reason:

1. Open the match detail page.
2. Click **Mark Forfeit** in the Staff Actions section.
3. Select which team is forfeiting.
4. Enter a reason (e.g., "Team A failed to check in. Match time: 8:00 PM ET. No contact from manager.").
5. Confirm.

The match is recorded as a 3-0 win for the non-forfeiting team. No replay files are required.

<Note>
  If both teams failed to check in, you can declare a **double forfeit** — both teams receive a loss (0 points). This is rare but may apply in cases of mutual abandonment.
</Note>

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## Rescheduling a match

To reschedule a match to a different date or time:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Confirm both teams agree">
    Rescheduling should only happen when both managers have agreed to the new time. Check your Discord staff channel for the reschedule request from both managers.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the match and click Reschedule">
    In the Staff Actions section of the match detail page, click **Reschedule Match**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the new date and time">
    Enter the new scheduled start time (Eastern Time). The match status resets to `SCHEDULED` with the new time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter a reason and notify">
    Document the reason (e.g., "Both managers agreed to reschedule from Tue 8pm to Thu 9pm. See Discord thread #link."). Both teams receive a notification automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  After rescheduling, confirm in the Discord reschedule request thread that the change has been made. Managers and players watch that channel for confirmation.
</Tip>

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## Cancelling a match

Use **Cancel Match** when a match will not be played and no result should be recorded (e.g., both teams are disqualified, or a scheduling error created a duplicate match).

<Warning>
  Cancelling a match is different from a forfeit — it does not award a win to either team and has no impact on standings. Only cancel when neither team should receive a result.
</Warning>


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