RULES & REGULATIONS
Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPPL) Official Player Rules & Regulations. All participants must review and adhere to these standards.
CATEGORY PARTICIPATION & CLOSURE RULE
In whichever category there are no registrations, that category will be closed. Players must register before the cutoff deadline to ensure their category remains active in the tournament schedule.
Code of Ethics
Every MPPL player agrees to:
• Compete fairly.
• Avoid cheating or intentional rule violations.
• Respect officials' decisions.
• Promote the image and integrity of MPPL.
• Encourage fair play and positive competition.
Category Registration
Players may register in a maximum of 3 categories.
• Each category requires a separate, individual registration form.
• Entry fees must be paid separately for each category.
• No bundled or combined registrations are allowed.
• Category Closure Policy: Whichever category does not receive any registrations will be closed.
• Registering for more than 3 categories will result in disqualification from additional entries.
If you wish to compete in multiple categories (up to 3), you must complete the full registration process — including payment — separately for each category.
Disciplinary Action
The Tournament Committee may impose:
• Verbal Warning
• Official Warning
• Point Penalty
• Game Penalty
• Match Forfeit
• Disqualification
• Suspension from future MPPL events
Serious misconduct may also result in financial penalties or franchise disciplinary action.
Walkovers
A match may be awarded as a walkover if:
• A player fails to report on time.
• A player withdraws before the match.
• A player is medically unable to continue.
• A player is disqualified by tournament officials.
Photography & Media Rights
• MPPL owns all photography, video, television, streaming, and promotional rights.
• Players consent to the use of their name, image, likeness, and match footage for promotional, commercial, and media purposes without additional compensation.
Sponsorship & Branding
• Personal sponsorship branding must receive prior written approval from MPPL.
• Unauthorized advertising or promotional material is prohibited.
Protest & Appeals
• Protests must be submitted in writing within 30 minutes of the match conclusion.
• The decision of the Tournament Committee shall be final and binding.
Tournament Authority
The MPPL Organizing Committee reserves all rights to:
• Amend tournament schedules.
• Modify rules due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Close any category in which there are no registrations.
• Interpret any rule not specifically covered in this document.
• Make final decisions on all disputes.
MPPL PLAYER PLEDGE
“I will compete with honesty, respect my opponents and officials, uphold the spirit of fair play, and proudly represent myself and the MPPL with integrity, professionalism, and sportsmanship.”