Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It’s Alliance Tournament season, and Gridlocked is your go to guide for diving into all the action! This new series is here to get you up to speed on everything Alliance Tournament.
What it is, why it matters, and how to enjoy every match like a seasoned pro.
In the premiere episode, CCP Lumi is joined by AT juggernauts CCP Swift, CCP Zelus, and CCP Overload for a fun and insightful look at the Tournament’s rich history, the elite skill of its pilots, and what makes Alliance Tournament XXI taking place 24 - 26 October so unmissable.
Whether you're a returning fan or discovering the AT for the first time, Gridlocked will help you follow the drama, understand the meta, and enjoy the finals to the fullest.
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0:00 Welcome to Gridlocked & the Alliance Tournament
4:38 Alliance Tournament History
5:36 What Is the Alliance Tournament? (EVE Esports 101)
9:39 Understanding the Format
15:29 How Teams Prepare
22:10 Double Elimination
25:14 Sponsorship & Prize Ships
30:42 Ship Rules & Restrictions
34:53 How to Watch
36:47 Stories, Upsets & AT Surprises
It’s Alliance Tournament season, and Gridlocked is your go to guide for diving into all the action! This new series is here to get you up to speed on everything Alliance Tournament.
What it is, why it matters, and how to enjoy every match like a seasoned pro.
In the premiere episode, CCP Lumi is joined by AT juggernauts CCP Swift, CCP Zelus, and CCP Overload for a fun and insightful look at the Tournament’s rich history, the elite skill of its pilots, and what makes Alliance Tournament XXI taking place 24 - 26 October so unmissable.
Whether you're a returning fan or discovering the AT for the first time, Gridlocked will help you follow the drama, understand the meta, and enjoy the finals to the fullest.
Start playing EVE for free today: https://EVE.Online/Fly_Now
Get the latest EVE News: eveonline.com/news
Discord - discord.gg/eveonline
Twitter - https://x.com/EveOnline
Facebook - facebook.com/eveonline
Instagram - instagram.com/eveonline
Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/eveonline.com
Youtube - @eveonline
0:00 Welcome to Gridlocked & the Alliance Tournament
4:38 Alliance Tournament History
5:36 What Is the Alliance Tournament? (EVE Esports 101)
9:39 Understanding the Format
15:29 How Teams Prepare
22:10 Double Elimination
25:14 Sponsorship & Prize Ships
30:42 Ship Rules & Restrictions
34:53 How to Watch
36:47 Stories, Upsets & AT Surprises
