exhibition matches
Non-competitive sporting events
Exhibition matches are sporting contests played for entertainment rather than as part of official competition.
The outcome doesn't affect standings, rankings, or championships.
Teams or athletes use them to showcase skills, raise money for charity, or build fan interest: The retired legends played an exhibition match to benefit disaster relief.
Also called friendlies in soccer.
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- scrimmagePractice match with contact
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- warmupPre-activity preparation
- preseasonPre-competition practice period
demonstration · sparring · boxing gloves · tune-up · charity · invitational · barnstorming · grudge · showdown · main event · bout · spectacle · crowd-pleaser · bragging · bragging rights · rivalry · tour · world tour
exhibition matchestournament play
Formal competitive event format
playoff games · competitive matches · elimination rounds · league matches · qualifying rounds
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