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ECL ‘26: Winter - Elite Team License 

In order to play in ECL Elite, the qualified teams need to purchase an ECL Elite team license. Each player of the team also needs to have a valid ECL ‘26 Player License or ECL '26 Winter Player License (see license description for backup exception).

License fees will be allocated to fund prize pools and developing operations, such as our broadcasts, live productions and promoting the league.

The following terms and conditions apply to the ECL ‘26: Winter - Elite Team License: 

PURCHASE

• The Early Bird ECL Elite license costs 550€ (VAT 25,5% included) per team and will be collected and submitted by the team captain (unless otherwise agreed with SportsGamer staff) 
• The last day for purchase at Early Bird Pricing is 24.11.2025
• If an ECL Elite team chooses not to purchase the ECL Elite team license, they will be ineligible to compete in ECL Elite and may be demoted to ECL Pro or a lower division. SportsGamer reserves the right to deny entry into any lower division if it is determined that the team’s skill level exceeds that of the division they are attempting to enter.
• The captain who collects and pays the team license must be 18 years or older 
• Teams can pay via bank transfer, credit card (service fees apply) or PayPal (service fees apply)

PRIZE POOL

Please refer to the above picture for the ECL '26: Elite Prize Pool split. For further information, see this article.

• In order to prevent abuse, teams that are eligible to win ECL '26 prizing need to specify individual player shares towards SportsGamer. If there are transfers during the season, the share information should be updated immediately by contacting support. By default, SportsGamer suggests an even share throughout the roster. Please list all players and their shares. If any winnings will be paid through an organization representing the team, just mention the organization. 
• Winnings will be paid within 90 days of the end of the ECL '26: Winter - Elite season. Any prize money must be collected within 365 days of the ECL '26: Winter - Elite season’s first prize payments being paid. Failure to provide the requested information within this time period will result in the forfeit of the prize.
• By participating in the league, players accept the terms of payment of prize money
• Please note that players failing to adhere to broadcast and interview protocol may see deductions in winnings. The details will be communicated in the finalized version of the ECL '26: Winter Official Rules

REFUNDS

• In the case of a team folding, being disqualified or for any other reason not finishing the ECL Elite season, there will be no refunds.  
• In the unlikely event that an ECL season cannot be completed due to SportsGamer’s inability to fulfill its operational responsibilities, players and teams may request a refund for that specific season’s license fees. Refunds do not apply to previous seasons or unrelated business activities.