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UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY // COD4 MODERN WARFARE

CST LAN
CHALLENGE 2026

ENTER THE BATTLEFIELD. PROVE YOUR SKILL.

Organized by the Computer Science & Technology Degree Programme

TOURNAMENT COUNTDOWN
LIVE TELEMETRY
17
DAYS
08
HOURS
45
MINS
00
SECS
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Tactical Engagement Preview
PHASE 1: TASK FORCE SECTOR // LEFT BRIEFING
TASK FORCE 01 // TACTICAL RECON
DEFENSE MANDATE

BATTLE FOR GLORY & TOURNAMENT HONORS

The CST LAN Challenge 2026 brings elite collegiate tactical athletes together under competitive modern warfare regulations.

COMMITTED CHAMPION POOLLKR 25,000 + GRAND TROPHY
Zero-Latency Military LAN Command Center
Collegiate Prestige & Permanent Hall of Fame Entry
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OPFOR 02 // STRIKE PROTOCOL
OFFENSE PROTOCOL

5v5 COMPETITIVE TOURNAMENT RULES

Strict military tactical tournament rules apply. Teams navigate a tactical playoff bracket with operational vetoes and official referee oversight.

ROUND STRUCTUREMR12 (FIRST TO 13)
ROSTER SIZE5 OPERATIVES
Verified University Student Eligibility & Hardware Checks
Championship Elimination Playoff Bracket
TOURNAMENT RULES & FAQ
THE GRAND CONFRONTATION

CHOOSE YOUR SIDE. PROVE YOUR DOMINANCE.

Active Duty Battlegrounds. Zero-Latency Military LAN Command. Ready your squad to enter the collegiate tactical championship arena.

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COLLEGIATE ESPORTS GLORY // AWARDS

TOURNAMENT PRIZE POOL & HONORS

Battle for collegiate immortality. Compete for the official championship trophies, national university prestige, and cash awards.

2ND PLACE

1ST RUNNER-UP

COMMITTED REWARD POOL
LKR 15,000
+ SILVER TROPHY
AWARD PACKAGE:
Official CST 2026 Silver Championship Trophy
CST Silver Medals for 5 Active Operatives
Certificate of Tactical Esports Excellence
ENLIST FOR 2ND PLACE
CST 2026 GRAND WINNER
1ST PLACE

GRAND CHAMPION

COMMITTED REWARD POOL
LKR 25,000
+ GOLDEN VICTORY CUP
AWARD PACKAGE:
Official CST LAN Challenge 2026 Grand Trophy
Official CST Gold Medals for 5 Operatives
Uva Wellassa University COD4 Champion Title
Permanent Enlistment in CST Hall of Fame
ENLIST FOR 1ST PLACE
3RD PLACE

2ND RUNNER-UP

COMMITTED REWARD POOL
LKR 10,000
+ BRONZE TROPHY
AWARD PACKAGE:
Official CST 2026 Bronze Championship Trophy
CST Bronze Medals for 5 Active Operatives
Certificate of Tactical Esports Excellence
ENLIST FOR 3RD PLACE
INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING// OPERATION CST-2026

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OFFICIAL MISSION STATEMENT:

CST LAN Challenge 2026 is a premier competitive military tactical gaming tournament bringing together talented university operatives to compete, demonstrate strategic dominance, and represent their teams with honor.

Hosted and organized by the Computer Science and Technology Degree Programme,
Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, this landmark tournament unites the island’s sharpest strategic minds and most deadly FPS sharpshooters.

Following the success of previous LAN challenges, the 2026 edition delivers an authentic military operations atmosphere inspired by Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare. Featuring physical LAN synchronization, tactical map vetoes, and custom stage acoustics, every confrontation will be experienced at tactical tournament standards.

ENLIST SQUADTOURNAMENT INTEL
TOURNAMENT TELEMETRYUWU.CST // ACTIVE
DISCIPLINE:Call of Duty 4 MW (PC)
ORGANIZING ENTITY:CST Degree Programme, UWU
HOST INSTITUTION:Uva Wellassa University
GAME TYPE:Search & Destroy
SERVER ARCHITECTURE:Dedicated Military LAN Server
ELIGIBILITY:Enrolled University Students

ZERO-LATENCY LAN WARFARE

Zero-compromise dedicated high-speed LAN command center setup with tactical sound isolation and high refresh rate displays.

CST DEGREE EXCELLENCE

Organized by the Computer Science and Technology Degree Programme of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.

PRESTIGE & RECOGNITION

Trophies, custom operator MVP plaques, university bragging rights, and official CST Esports Hall of Fame induction.

COMPETITION PROTOCOLS // 2026

TOURNAMENT FORMAT & STRUCTURE

Standardized competitive tournament regulation format with manual tactical administration, dedicated military referees, and strict student verification.

01PHASE 1

ROSTER ENLISTMENT

5 Active Squad Operatives

Each squad consists of exactly 5 active operatives representing Uva Wellassa University faculties (Applied Sciences, Management, Technological Studies, Animal Science & Export Agriculture, Medicine).

02PRE-MISSION

THEATER VETO & BAN PHASE

Official Tactical Map Veto

Captains conduct coin-toss ban/pick sequences from the Active Duty Combat Theater. Higher-seeded teams choose between first ban or side selection for the opening map.

03ENGAGEMENT PROTOCOL

MR12 TOURNAMENT RULES

Max Rounds 12 per Half

First team to 13 rounds claims victory. In the event of a 12-12 deadlock, sudden death overtime decides the winner in intense tactical rounds.

04CHAMPIONSHIP

LAN FINALS & PLAYOFFS

Auditorium Championship Stage

Top qualifying squads battle on the main LAN stage at Uva Wellassa University. Admin referee-supervised, zero-latency physical command setup with live auditorium projection.

OFFICIAL MATCH SETTINGS // PROMODLIVE 2.20 EU

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MOD: PROMODLIVE 2.20 EUSPECTATOR: 1 DESIGNATED PER SQUAD
SCORE LIMITFIRST TO 13 (MR12)
ROUND TIME1.45 MINS
BOMB TIMERS45s / 5s PL / 7s DEF
ROUND LIMITHalf-Time Side switching
CLASS LIMITS1 SNIPER • 1 DEMO • 2 SPEC OPS
OVERTIMEMR3 SUDDEN DEATH
BANNED WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTSP90, Scorpion, M21, Dragunov, Barrett .50cal, and LMGs are strictly banned. All weapon attachments are prohibited.
MAP & SIDE SELECTIONBetter seed selects map, lower seed selects side.
COD4 PROMODLIVE 2.20 EU MAP POOL// 5 SANCTIONED COMBAT THEATERS

THE BATTLEFIELD TERRAIN

[OFFICIAL PROMOD VETO PROTOCOL]: Sanctioned map pool for tournament rounds. Better seed selects map, lower seed selects side.
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FOCUS SECTOR // Crash
Middle East // Downed Sea KnightSearch & Destroy (MR12)

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An iconic Call of Duty 4 Promod battlefield featuring vertical duels around the three-story building, blue building perches, and high-stakes bombsite takes at A and B.

TACTICAL PROFILEDowned Sea Knight • Vertical Combat • Fast Retakes
RADAR STATUS: ACTIVE TELEMETRY VETO READY
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