3.6. If one of the teams or both teams are late for the game start by more than:
3.6.1. 5 minutes – 30 extra seconds less during pick/ban stage and +1 penalty point.
3.6.2. 7 minutes – 60 extra seconds less during pick/ban stage and +1 penalty point.
3.6.3. 10 minutes – 90 extra seconds less during pick/ban stage and +2 penalty point.
3.6.4. A team that is late for the match start by more than 15 minutes will forfeit the map and get +5 penalty points. If a team delays the match for 30 minutes since start of Map 1, it will forfeit 2nd map and get another 5 penalty points.
3.6.5. If a team is late for a match for a valid cause, different rules are applied. A valid cause is being late because of the delayed matches at other leagues/tournaments.
3.6.5.1. If a team is late for a match for a valid cause and has notified league administration beforehand, the waiting time is increased from 15 minutes to 30 minutes.
3.6.5.2. If a team is late for a match for a valid cause but has NOT notified league administration, the amount of penalty points, given for being late more than 60 minutes, is increased to 10 (instead of 5).