Based on the code analysis, the Playoff system in this codebase is a season-bound, manually seeded bracket system with a built-in Map Ban/Pick phase.
Unlike the automated Swiss-style matchmaking used for the regular season, Playoffs require specific Administrative intervention to move from one round to the next.
Here is the full lifecycle of a Playoff:
Before playoffs start, an Admin must configure the season.
- Route:
/manage_playoffs(inroutes/adminDashboard.js) - Action: The admin selects a Season and defines: