General Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for tournament consideration, users must meet the following baseline requirements:

Account Requirements

• Must have a verified upNine account

• Must be at least 13 years of age

• Must comply with all upNine terms of use and community guidelines

Referral Requirement

• Must invite a minimum of 5 new users who successfully join the upNine platform using your unique referral code

Activity-Specific Participation

• Must meet the minimum matchup requirements listed below for the desired activity category

• Qualification Deadline:
  All matchups must be completed by August 31, 2025. Leaderboards will be evaluated based on standings as of that date.

Matchup Requirements

Basketball – 1v1 Matchups

• Minimum: 10 verified one-on-one matchups

• Top 16 Players on the leaderboard will be eligible

• Prize pool allocation: up to $15,000

Basketball – 2v2 Matchups

• Create a team

• Minimum: 10 verified two-on-two matchups w/ your team

• Top 16 teams on the leaderboard will be eligible

• Prize pool allocation: up to $25,000

Basketball – Three-Point Shootout

• Minimum: 10 verified shootout matchups

• Top 36 players will be eligible

• Prize pool allocation: up to $15,000

Rock Paper Scissors (RPS)

• Minimum: 20 verified matchups

• Top 32 players qualify

• Prize pool allocation: up to $10,000

Soccer - Penalty Kick Shootout

• Minimum: 10 verified shootout matchups

• Top 36 players will be eligible

• prize Pool allocation: up to $15,000

Push-up contest

• Minimum: 10 verified push-up matchups

• Top 36 players will be eligible

• prize Pool allocation: up to $10,000

Prize Distribution Notes

• Final prize amounts and distributions are subject to change based on participation, sponsorships, and overall platform performance

• Tournament finalists and winners may be asked to verify their identity and eligibility

• All prize recipients must be legally eligible to receive funds (parental consent required for minors)

• Prize amounts are not guaranteed, and upNine reserves the right to adjust or withhold prizes if necessary

Final Tournament Information

All tournament finalists will be invited to compete in person at the official upNine Tournament, held in New York City on a designated date (to be announced).

Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. upNine will not cover or reimburse travel costs.

Further details regarding the date, location, and event logistics will be provided to qualified participants following leaderboard evaluations.

Additional Terms & Conditions

Content Authenticity: Any user suspected of cheating, falsifying matchups, or violating community guidelines will be disqualified

Territory: This tournament is currently open to users based in the United States only.

Final Selections: Leaderboard rankings will be evaluated internally, and upNine reserves the right to make final determinations on eligibility and reward allocation

Modifications: upNine may modify, suspend, or cancel the tournament at any time for any reason, including but not limited to technical issues or insufficient participation

Disclaimer

The up to $100,000 in cash and prizes reflects the maximum projected prize pool across all tournament categories and is not guaranteed. Actual prize amounts may vary. upNine makes no guarantee of prize availability and reserves full discretion over the structure and distribution of any rewards.

Contact & Support

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