Players Combine

July 7–9, 2025: Compete for draft eligibility.

Enlisted Decision

July 10, 2025: Solo or bundle draft entry.

Draft Day

July 11, 2025: Owners bid with 600 gold.

Trading Window

July 12–13, 2025: Finalize roster trades.

Main Event

July 15–23, 2025: Group stage, Tue/Wed 7pm ET.

Playoffs

July 29–30, 2025: Top 4 Bo3, Bo5 Grand Final.

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Main Event

The North American Dota Challengers League (NADCL) Season 9 Main Event is a premier NA Dota 2 semi-pro competition, featuring 8 franchise teams competing for a $2,400 prize pool. Held from July 15th to July 30th, 2025, teams are built through the Players Combine, with players who played at least 5 inhouse matches eligible for the draft.

Event Details

  • Group Stage: July 15th – July 23rd, 2025
    • Single round-robin format with 8 teams.
    • All matches are Best-of-2 (Bo2).
    • Matches played every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00pm ET.
    • Top 4 teams advance to Playoffs; bottom 4 are eliminated.
    • Tiebreaker Rules
      • Head-to-head results between tied teams.
      • Neustadtl score (combined score of teams beaten).
      • Comparative results against each team from the top down.
      • If a tie is partially broken, the process resets for remaining teams.
      • Unresolved ties affecting bracket placement will be decided by admin-scheduled tiebreaker games.
  • Playoffs: July 29th – July 30th, 2025
    • Single-elimination bracket.
    • Semifinals are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
    • Grand Final is Best-of-5 (Bo5).
  • Broadcast: Select matches streamed on twitch.tv/Chompixgaming.
  • Webcam Requirement: Players must share webcams during gameplay for transparency, broadcasted on the official stream.
  • Streaming Rules:
    • Players can stream gameplay with provided league stream assets and a 5-minute OBS delay.
    • Streaming players must submit camera feeds to admins for broadcasted matches.
    • Team owners may stream reactions using the main feed.
    • Non-broadcasted matches have a 5-minute Dota TV delay and are free to cast.

Prize Pool

  • Total: $2,400 USD
  • Base Distribution:
    • 1st: $300
    • 2nd: $180
    • 3rd–4th: $120 each
  • Additional Prize: $30 per map won across all matches ($1,680 total for 56 maps).
  • Tax Disclaimer: Winnings over $600 USD are subject to taxes. Chompix.GG requires winners to provide tax information; foreign participants may face tax withholding.
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Lil Nouns

One Lil Noun, every 15 seconds, forever.

Owner: USA Flag @Lil Imposter

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FryBoys

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Owners: USA Flag @Cresent & @LaMoFeTa

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Draft Details

The NADCL Season 9 Draft allows franchise team owners to build competitive rosters for the Main Event, held from July 15th to July 30th, 2025. On July 11th, 2025, owners bid on players from the Players Combine (July 7th–9th, 2025) using a 600-gold budget. The draft follows a Snake Auction format, with nomination order determined by each team’s supporter fan count on Discord.

Draft Details

The draft occurs on July 11th, 2025, via the NADCL Discord server at https://discord.gg/ZFJSngw6ZC. Each of the eight franchise team owners receives 600 gold to bid on players to form a five-player roster. Players must have played at least 5 inhouse matches during the Combine to be eligible. Bidding starts at the Player Gold Value, based on performance metrics from their top eight won matches in the Combine. Mutual agreement between player and owner is required for all selections.

Draft Phases

The draft is conducted in a Snake Auction format with multiple rounds, prioritizing strategic nominations and bidding.

  1. Round 1 (Bundle Nominations): Team owners nominate a bundle of two players (core + support). Players who are also team owners must bundle themselves with another player and pay a 20% tariff on their bundle’s suggested gold value. The nomination order is determined by the number of supporter fans per team on Discord, with tiebreakers resolved by: (1) higher average Combine performance of pre-drafted players, (2) random draw.
  2. Round 2 and Beyond (Individual Players): Owners nominate one player per round, starting with a minimum bid of 1 gold. Owners must retain at least 1 gold per remaining roster slot to continue nominating players, ensuring they cannot spend all their gold before completing their five-player roster. The nomination order follows the Snake Auction format, reversing each round, with tiebreakers as in Round 1.

Additional Rules

  • Trading Window: Open from July 12th to July 13th, 2025. Owners may trade at most one player, with the new player valued at their suggested gold value. The total roster value must remain below 600 gold. Rosters are locked after July 13th.
  • Stand-Ins: Undrafted Combine players may serve as stand-ins, subject to NADCL admin approval. Each stand-in must have a suggested gold value lower than or equal to the player they replace and is locked to one team for the tournament. A maximum of 2 stand-ins are allowed per series, with each substitution evaluated independently based on the replaced player’s gold value.
  • Code of Conduct: Owners must follow NADCL’s fair play rules, including respectful behavior during the draft and tournament. Violations may lead to disqualification. Full details at nadcl.us.

Instructions for Owners

  1. Scout players during the Players Combine (July 7th–9th, 2025) to evaluate performance metrics.
  2. Prepare bundle nominations (core + support) for Round 1, ensuring compliance with the 20% tariff if you are a player-owner.
  3. Join the draft on July 11th, 2025, via the NADCL Discord server at https://discord.gg/ZFJSngw6ZC.
  4. Manage your 600-gold budget strategically, retaining at least 1 gold per remaining roster slot for nominations.
  5. Finalize trades during the trading window (July 12th–13th, 2025), ensuring the roster value stays below 600 gold.
Player Registration & Combine

Participation in the North American Dota Challengers League (NADCL) Season 9 Players Combine, held from July 7th to July 9th, 2025, is free. Players must complete registration and meet specific requirements to be eligible for the draft, ensuring they are prepared for the competitive environment of North America’s premier Dota 2 semi-pro tournament.

Registration Requirements

To Participate in the Players Combine

To Be Eligible for the Draft

  • Compete in at least 3 IHL tournaments during the Players Combine or play a total of 5 matches.
  • Have a working webcam for gameplay transparency during the Main Event (required post-draft).

Opt-Out Options

Players may opt for waivers to bypass certain requirements, subject to specific conditions. Fees support tournament operations and maintain high-quality production for player cards and promotional materials.

  • Portrait Photo Opt-Out Fee: $10 to opt out of submitting a portrait photo. This fee covers administrative costs and compensates for reduced promotional value, as photos enhance player cards and marketing materials critical to NADCL S9’s production quality. Players who opt out will not have their image used in any tournament materials.
  • Players Combine Opt-Out Fee: $50 to bypass the 3 IHL tournaments or 5-match requirement. Players who pay this fee are eligible for the draft but cannot serve as stand-ins for the Main Event.

Steps

  1. Submit the registration form, including a portrait photo unless opting for the $10 waiver.
  2. Join the NADCL Discord server at discord.gg/ZFJSngw6ZC and enable notifications for match coordination and updates.
  3. Compete in the Players Combine (July 7th–9th, 2025), using a microphone, to achieve draft eligibility (3 IHL tournaments or 5 matches) unless opting for the $50 waiver.
  4. Post-draft, provide a webcam for Main Event matches if selected.

Notes

  • Stand-Ins: Undrafted players who meet Combine participation requirements may serve as stand-ins, subject to admin approval, unless they paid the $50 Combine fee waiver.
  • Tax Disclaimer: Prizes ≥$600 (e.g., Main Event winnings) require a Form W-9 (U.S. residents) or Form W-8BEN (international players) to avoid 24% or 30% withholding, respectively. Winners will receive a Form 1099-MISC for prizes ≥$600. Report prizes as income; Minnesota tax (5.35%–9.85%) may apply.
  • Code of Conduct: Adhere to NADCL’s fair play rules, including respectful behavior. Violations may result in disqualification. Full details at nadcl.us.
Team Owner Registration

Registration Details

  • Deadline: July 10th, 2025
  • Franchise Fee: $500 for Season 9, securing one of 8 non-transferable franchise slots. Team owners may opt-in for a $300 renewal fee for Season 10 with priority registration.
  • Eligibility: Open to individuals, organizations, or sponsors. No prior esports experience required.
  • How to Register: Pay the $500 franchise fee by July 10th, 2025. After payment, the organizer (Chompix) will contact you via Discord DM to arrange team details, including Team Name, Team Logo, Team ID (for stat tracking), and optional social media links.
  • Franchise System: NADCL is committed to delivering Seasons 9 through 11. Franchise slots are non-transferable, and the team owner slot belongs to the individual or entity completing the payment.

Payment Options

Pay the $500 franchise fee (plus applicable fees) via one of the following methods. Contact admins for payment setup details.

  • PayPal: $518.59 (includes $18.59 PayPal fee) via PayPal.
  • Coinbase: $500.00 (no fees, USDC) via Coinbase Commerce. Requires a Coinbase account or crypto wallet.
  • Note: Contact admins via Discord for payment setup or issues.

Team Owner Benefits

  • Compete: Build a team for the Main Event (July 15th–July 30th, 2025) through the draft on July 11th, 2025.
  • Win: Earn 1/6 of your team’s total earnings (e.g., 1/6 of $1,800 for 1st place, or $300) and a championship ring if your team wins.
  • Brand Visibility: Showcase your team on NADCL and Chompix stream.
  • Community: Engage fans on Discord and X with #NADCLSeason9.

Next Steps

  1. Contact the admin via Discord to initiate registration.
  2. Pay the $500 franchise fee using your preferred method by July 6th, 2025.
  3. Respond to the organizer (Chompix) via Discord DM to provide Team Name, Team Logo, Team ID, and optional social media links.
  4. Scout players during the Players Combine (July 7th–9th, 2025).
  5. Participate in the draft on July 11th, 2025, via Discord.
  6. Lead your team in the Main Event (July 15th–July 30th, 2025).

Notes

  • Franchise System Development: The franchise system is evolving. For Season 10, available slots may be allocated via a bidding system, and multi-owner approaches are under consideration. For Season 9, the team owner slot is secured by the individual or entity completing the payment.
  • No Refunds: Franchise fees are non-refundable.
  • Tax Disclaimer: Winnings ≥$600 require a Form W-9 (U.S. residents) or Form W-8BEN (international players) to avoid 24% or 30% withholding, respectively. Winners will receive a Form 1099-MISC.
  • Code of Conduct: Adhere to NADCL’s fair play rules, including respectful behavior. Violations may result in disqualification. Full details at nadcl.us.