HOW THE LEAGUE WORKS
HOW THE LEAGUE WORKS
Where the world's top teams compete to become IDL Champion. This is not just a show, it's a season-long battle for global dominance.
Where the world's top teams compete to become IDL Champion. This is not just a show, it's a season-long battle for global dominance.
Season 2026
6 PRO TEAMS IN 1 SEASON
6 PRO TEAMS IN 1 SEASON
As teams compete across 5 global Series, every point counts toward their Season Total.
As teams compete across 5 global Series, every point counts toward their Season Total.
1 MILLION
Jam Republic
BROTHERHOOD
QUICK STYLE
GRV
ROYAL FAMILY
1 MILLION
Jam Republic
BROTHERHOOD
QUICK STYLE
GRV
ROYAL FAMILY
5 EVENT, 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
5 EVENT, 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
Points accumulate throughout the season
Points accumulate throughout the season
EACH SERIES STARTS WITH A MATCH UP
EACH SERIES STARTS WITH A MATCH UP
Matchups rotate each event, so all teams face each other throughout the season with no eliminations
Matchups rotate each event, so all teams face each other throughout the season with no eliminations
May 2
NEW YORK
VS
VS
VS
May 23
vancouver
VS
VS
VS
June 20
SYDNEY
VS
VS
VS
Aug 1
SEOUL
VS
VS
VS
Sep 19
LOS ANGELES
VS
VS
VS
Championship
Sep 20
LOS ANGELES
SEED 1
VS
SEED 6
SEED 2
VS
SEED 5
SEED 3
VS
SEED 4
September 20
Los Angeles
SEED 1
VS
SEED 6
SEED 1
VS
SEED 6
SEED 1
VS
SEED 6
Championship
May 2
NEW YORK
May 23
VANCOUVER
June 20
SYDNEY
August 1
SEOUL
September 19
LOS ANGELES
EACH BATTLE HAS TWO ROUNDS
Each Battle Has Two Rounds
ROUND 1: HEAD TO HEAD KNOCKOUT
ROUND 1: HEAD TO HEAD KNOCKOUT
In Round 1, teams compete one-on-one. Each battle is judged in a simple and decisive way to keep the competition fast, clear, and exciting.
In Round 1, teams compete one-on-one. Each battle is judged in a simple and decisive way to keep the competition fast, clear, and exciting.
Judges Points
Each is judged out of a 100-point scoresheet
Each is judged out of a 100-point scoresheet
The higher scores 1 Judge Point
The higher scores 1 Judge Point
Team with most votes wins
Team with most votes wins
Fan Vote
Fan votes are combined
Fan votes are combined
Audience support can affect the result
Audience support can affect the result
Winner of Fan Vote gets 1 additional point
Winner of Fan Vote gets 1 additional point
TOTAL POINTS
TOTAL POINTS
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=
ACCUMULATED JUDGES
ACCUMULATED JUDGES
+
+
FAN VOTING
FAN VOTING
Point Simulations
TEAM D
7
TEAM A
0
VS
TEAM D
7
TEAM A
0
VS
TEAM F
5
TEAM C
2
VS
TEAM F
5
TEAM C
2
VS
TEAM B
3
TEAM E
6
VS
TEAM B
3
TEAM E
6
VS
Winners of Matchups Move To Round 2
In Round 1, teams compete one-on-one. Each battle is judged in a simple and decisive way to keep the competition fast, clear, and exciting.
In Round 1, teams compete one-on-one. Each battle is judged in a simple and decisive way to keep the competition fast, clear, and exciting.
TEAM D
TEAM F
TEAM E
ROUND 2: RANKING TOP 3
ROUND 2: RANKING TOP 3
In Round 2, judges use the same scoresheet but teams are ranked by Average Judge Score plus a Fan Vote Bonus.
In Round 2, judges use the same scoresheet but teams are ranked by Average Judge Score plus a Fan Vote Bonus.
Judges Votes
Judges score each performance
Scores are averaged for the result
Highest average wins
TEAM F
99.00
TEAM E
97.00
TEAM D
96.00
HOW THE CHAMPIONSHIP WORKS
HOW THE CHAMPIONSHIP WORKS
POINT EARNED SEED THE CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET
POINT EARNED SEED THE CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET
Leaderboard
New York
Vancouver
Sydney
Seoul
Los Angeles
Accumulate Point
1
TEAM A
8
14
10
7
11
50
2
TEAM F
13
10
7
3
14
47
3
TEAM E
9
7
3
14
8
41
4
TEAM B
2
3
13
11
4
33
5
TEAM D
3
1
2
1
3
10
5
TEAM C
1
2
1
2
2
8
Leaderboard
New York
Vancouver
Sydney
Seoul
Los Angeles
Accumulate Point
1
TEAM A
8
14
10
7
11
50
2
TEAM F
13
10
7
3
14
47
3
TEAM E
9
7
3
14
8
41
4
TEAM B
2
3
13
11
4
33
5
TEAM D
3
1
2
1
3
10
5
TEAM C
1
2
1
2
2
8
TOTAL POINTS
TOTAL POINTS
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=
TOTAL VOTE ROUND 1
TOTAL VOTE ROUND 1
+
+
POINT ROUND 2
POINT ROUND 2
1 Seed
TEAM A
0
6 Seed
TEAM C
6
VS
1 Seed
TEAM A
0
6 Seed
TEAM C
6
VS
2 Seed
TEAM F
4
5 Seed
TEAM D
3
VS
2 Seed
TEAM F
4
5 Seed
TEAM D
3
VS
3 Seed
TEAM E
2
4 Seed
TEAM B
5
VS
3 Seed
TEAM E
2
4 Seed
TEAM B
5
VS
Performs 1st
Performs 1st
TEAM C
TEAM C
97.80
97.80
VS
VS
Performs 2nd
Performs 2nd
TEAM F
TEAM F
90.72
90.72
VS
VS
Performs 3rd
Performs 3rd
TEAM B
TEAM B
84.92
84.92
The Winner of Championship
The Winner of Championship
THIS IS OUR SPORT
THIS IS OUR SPORT
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