Become a Host

Anyone can play; hosting needs the host role, granted through an application. Every application is reviewed by a human — hosts run events with real prizes, so this step is deliberately not instant.

Step by step

1. Apply at /become-a-host. You'll describe what you want to run (games, formats, community). You need a regular player account first — the form lives behind login.
2. Wait for review. An admin reads every application. Admins are notified automatically when you submit, so nothing sits in a pile unseen.
3. Watch your email. You get a decision email either way: - Approved → your account is promoted to host in the same step, and your host tools unlock immediately (Host HQ, event builder, Discord linking, sponsor tools). - Rejected → the email explains why and what would change the answer. You can reapply later.
4. Open Host HQ and create your first event.

What approval unlocks

• Event builder: create, publish, and run tournaments (full guide)
• Discord integration (/host/discord): announcements, match-call pings, rank-based roles
• Sponsor slots + prize tracking with audit-logged payouts
• Stream pages + OBS overlays for every event
• (Pro plan) competition game servers and public API access

If you're stuck

• Can't access /host after approval? Log out and back in to refresh your session, then retry. If it persists, contact support — include your gamertag and the date you were approved.
• No email arrived? Check spam first, then confirm the address on your account is current. Approval still applies even if the email bounced — try /host directly.
• Rejected and unsure why? Reply to the decision email; a human reads it.