CRC Update #1
fm | August 10, 2026
Signups for NALTP Season 40 are officially open. Sign up at mltp.gg/signup.
Season Format
Season 40 will run seven weeks, followed by single-elimination playoffs.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 08/23 | Majors Experienced Signup & Removal Deadline |
| 08/30 | Majors Draft |
| 09/06 | Labor Day Weekend Break |
| 09/13 | Week 1 — All Leagues |
| 10/25 | Week 7 — All Leagues |
| 11/15 | Championship Week 👑 |
League Decisions
The following decisions have been finalized:
- Majors will require a minimum of 8 teams
- Trades are allowed
- Majors and Minors will use the Snauction draft format
Options for the Novice draft are still being explored. Maps, restrictions, OOLs, DEPs, and additional rules remain under discussion.
General Managers
The following GMs are confirmed so far. Anyone interested in a GM position should contact a CRC member.
Majors
- GOOBR — TBD
- no name — TBD
- Tumblewood — Secure, Contain, Prevent
- Russ — Portland Tileblazers
Minors
- AJ — TBD
- Russ — Portland Tileblazers
The CRC has reached an agreement with Russ: he will complete community service for Season 40 by GMing two teams, and his mute will be rescinded. We look forward to the return of his content creation.
Staff Updates
- Wraith (phreek) has been invited back as League Manager Assistant
- timmysumball has been invited back as Rookie Integrations Officer
Prize Pool
FLY is organizing a prize pool for Season 40. Contact her directly to contribute.
Talent Evaluation Committee
The CRC is forming a Talent Evaluation Committee to supplement internal evaluation efforts and improve fairness in trades, OOLs, and DEPs. Apply here if interested.
Rate Players on the Big Board
Player ratings are open on mltp.gg. Visit the Big Board tab and click "Rate".
— The S40 CRC: FLY, mex, Bam, Spheroid & fender
