exhibition games
Games without stakes
Exhibition games are sporting contests played outside official competition, typically before a regular season begins or as special events.
Teams use them to test lineups, give reserves playing time, or generate fan interest without affecting standings.
Also called preseason games, scrimmages, or friendlies depending on the sport: The star rested during exhibition games to avoid injury.
- preseasonPre-competition practice period
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- barnstormingTouring rural areas performing
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
events · scrimmage · athletics · player development · minor league · showcases · training camps · practice squad · demonstrations · tournaments · warm-ups · esports · home opener · box score · batting practice · spring training · youth leagues · regional tournaments
- amateur basketballrec leagues, youth basketball, youth leagues, intramural, intramurals
- exhibition gamesfriendlies, invitationals, Pro Bowl
- preseasontraining camp, minicamp, practice, scrimmages, OTAs
- sports clubsmembership fees, clubhouse, dues, annual fees, members
- baseballbaseball, bat, pitchers, catchers, pitcher
- local sportslocal derby, youth leagues, rec leagues, local rivalries, grassroots sports
exhibition gameschampionship games
Decisive title-determining contests
playoff games · competitive matches · conference finals · finals · title matches
exhibition gamesregular season
Standard competitive period before playoffs
league play · conference play · Super Bowl · finals · knockout rounds
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