FPL 2025 FAQ

Do I need to be verified in order to play FPL?

Yes, players will need to be verified in order to participate in the FPL. Players will be verified on the following.

• Verified accounts only
• Match history will be checked for any suspicious activity (boosting, playing with smurf friends)
• Minerva check (e.g. we want to avoid players that are heavily toxic such as spamming racist insults every match)

Do I need to have a clean ban history?

The FPL Staff will be running a check on players' ban history. Players with extensive toxicity and verbal abuse bans may be barred from participating in FPL.

What are the language requirements for each hub?

Players in FPL in Europe and FPL North America are required to speak English, whereas in FPL South America the players are required to speak Portuguese, and in FPL Middle East the players are required to speak Arabic.

What’s the minimum age requirement for FPL?

The minimum age required to participate in FPL is 13.

When will I know if I qualified for the upcoming FPL Season?
You will be added to the Club by the FPL Team and will receive an email before the start of each week.

Can I be banned from being invited to FPL?
Yes. Players who are unable to compete at the current level of FPL, do not communicate or listen to teammates calls during FPL matches, or display toxic behavior may be banned for several weeks before receiving an invite to play again. 

When will players be invited?

For this first season (4) we will be inviting all directly invited players as follows.
EU - December 18 all top 35 Valve ranked teams at the latest 

NA - November 27 all top 10 Valve ranked teams, S50 ECL Teams, and top 4 S50 Advanced teams

ME - November 28 all scouted players

SA -  November 26 all top 30 Valve ranked teams and S50 ECL teams.

*We will only be doing direct team invites once per FACEIT season and that player list locks 2 days before the first FPL play day. 

Match Making Players will be contacted the day before the play week to see if they can participate, if they cannot we will invite another player. 

Do benched players who are part of an eligible team qualify for FPL?

Under the new format for CS2, players must be part of a team which meets the eligibility requirements for their region in order to play in FPL. If a player is benched/inactive on one of these eligible teams, they would not qualify for FPL participation. The spot on a top 35 team alone is not sufficient - the player needs to be an active member of the roster.

What happens if my team meets the requirements to join FPL mid-season? 

Even if your team meets the requirements during mid-season, you wouldn't become eligible for FPL since invites are only issued at the beginning of the season. The rankings that matter are those at the start of the season when invites are distributed - subsequent ranking changes don't affect eligibility until the next season's invitation period.

What are the invite requirements in each region?

• EU FPL will invite all top 35 Valve ranked EU teams to FPL once every season
  • We will also invite 10 players from FACEIT MM weekly (will only invite players who will play that weekend, FACEIT also reserves the right to not invite back if player has complaints)
• NA FPL will invite top 10 Valve Rankings, All ECL teams, and top 4 ESEA Advanced teams from previous season
  • We will also invite top 30 players from FACEIT MM weekly (will only invite players who will play that weekend, FACEIT also reserves the right to not invite back if player has complaints)
• SA FPL will invite top 30 Valve players once every month 
  • We will also invite top 30 players from FACEIT MM weekly (will only invite players who will play that weekend, FACEIT also reserves the right to not invite back if player has complaints)
• ME FPL -The FPL team will create a custom list of top players within the region that will be invited before the first play day. 
  • Top 30 non-FPL players with the highest Elo will receive invites each week. Players need to be from one of the following eligible countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen (will only invite players who will play that weekend, FACEIT also reserves the right to not invite back if the player has complaints)
    • At the end of the MM season, the top 15 players who are on the FPL points ladder will be invited permanently to FPL 

Will I get removed from FPL if my team no longer meets the joining requirements?

No, you won't be removed from FPL if your team drops below the required ranking threshold during the season. Once you're in for the season, you stay in until the next season regardless of your team's ranking changes. At the start of the next season, eligibility will be reassessed based on the team rankings at that time.

What happens if a player qualifies through weekly MM invites but can't play that weekend?

Your spot will be given to another eligible player. You need to maintain your ranking to receive an invite for the following week.

Can I play in multiple regional FPL hubs if I meet the requirements for each?

No, you can only get invited as a LAN guest if you’re playing at an eligible ranked event in that region

Are there any penalties for registering for the weekend but not showing up to play?

Yes, if you commit to participating in the weekend FPL ladder and do not show, you will receive a temporary ban before getting invited back in the future. 

When are the FPL Seasons? 

Season 4: November 26, 2024 - March 30, 2025 (125 days)

Season 5*: April 3, 2025 - July 20, 2025 (109 days)

Season 6*: July 22, 2025 - November 27, 2025 (129 days)

*Tentative and may be adjusted