FAQ

Common questions

Use the sections below to understand the public-facing KCS platform. Longer official language lives on the Standards and policy pages.

Events & Tickets

Attending KCS

Questions about event access, season stops, ticket links, and current KCS event information.

Where do I find current KCS event tickets?

Use the Event Tickets page on the KCS website. It tracks current season stops, ticket status, and active official ticket links as they become available.

Where do I buy KCS One tickets?

KCS One ticket access is linked directly from the Event Tickets page and the KCS One event page.

Are all KCS season stops open for registration at the same time?

No. Each stop opens on its own schedule. The Events page shows whether registration is open, closed, or opening soon for each event.

Why do some events say registration opening soon?

That means the event has been announced, but the official public ticket or registration link has not opened yet.

Can event details change?

Yes. Event dates, venues, schedules, matchups, brackets, judges, performers, livestreams, media availability, and production elements may change. KCS may adjust event details for safety, venue, weather, travel, illness, production, operational, legal, or competitive-integrity reasons.

Rankings

Official KCS ladders

How the Men's 1v1, Women's 1v1, bubble rankings, and general ladder display work.

What are the KCS 1v1 Rankings?

KCS 1v1 Rankings are the official ladder-style standings for ranked Men's and Women's 1v1 dancers. They present rank, record, and posted matchup context when available.

What are Bubble Rankings?

Bubble Rankings highlight dancers sitting just outside the main Top 16 picture. KCS currently uses the bubble section for ranks 17 through 24 on the 1v1 ladders.

Why do some ranked dancers show an upcoming match?

When KCS has an official matchup connected to a ranked dancer, the Rankings page can surface that booked match beside the dancer's record and rank.

Where can I learn how dancers get ranked?

Use the How to Get Ranked page linked from the Rankings page. It explains the ranking lanes, tournament points, Bubble Rankings, and the Road to DS6 context.

Can rankings or records be corrected?

Yes. Rankings, records, ladder movement, tournament points, and displayed data are subject to verification, correction, eligibility review, and applicable KCS rules.

Tournament Rankings

Road to DS6

Questions about tournament points, records, rank 16 cutoff treatment, and the current KCS x DS6 10K Final picture.

Are Tournament Rankings different from the 1v1 Rankings?

Yes. Tournament Rankings are a separate season points race. A dancer may appear in Tournament Rankings, 1v1 Rankings, or both depending on their official KCS data.

How are Tournament Ranking points calculated?

Each official KCS tournament win is worth 50 points. The public Tournament Rankings display record and points so fans can follow the season race clearly.

What does the DS6 10K cutoff mean?

The Tournament Rankings page marks the current cutoff after rank 16 to show the active Road to 10K at DS6 qualifying picture as the season develops.

Can I search for myself in the Tournament Rankings?

Yes. The Tournament Rankings tab includes a dancer search bar so competitors and fans can quickly locate a name in the current ranking list.

Judging & Rules

How KCS competition decisions work

Where to find the public judging explainer, competition rules, rankings rules, and appeals process.

Where can I read how KCS judging works?

Use the KCS Judging & Tournament Rules page. It explains prelim scoring, bracket battle judging, official 1v1 judging, Tournament Rankings, bubble rankings, fan-facing results, penalties, appeals, and KCS judging philosophy.

Are prelims judged the same as bracket battles?

No. Prelims use 1–10 category scoring because dancers are being ranked across the field. Bracket battles and official 1v1 battles use direct comparison because dancers are battling head-to-head.

Where can I read the full competition rules?

Use the Competition Rulebook and Rankings Rules pages for official KCS rule language covering tournament formats, rankings, corrections, eligibility, and competition standards.

Can a result be appealed?

KCS appeals are limited to procedure issues, not simple disagreement with judges. The Appeals & Disputes page explains scoring concerns, ranking corrections, bracket corrections, evidence, and review standards.

KCS Picks

Fan prediction display

How KCS Picks works, what the numbers mean, and the non-gambling role of the feature.

What is KCS Picks?

KCS Picks is a free fan prediction poll display tied to matchups, prelims, brackets, and tournament winner picks. It is designed for entertainment and community engagement around KCS competition.

Is KCS Picks gambling?

No. KCS Picks is not gambling, sports betting, a sportsbook, a lottery, a raffle, or a prize promotion. It does not accept wagers and does not offer payouts, prizes, or cash value. Picks do not affect judging, scoring, rankings, brackets, or official results.

What do KCS Line, Fan %, and Power % mean?

KCS Line is a non-monetary fan-facing matchup display. Fan % reflects public pick direction where available, and Power % is the KCS prediction-strength presentation used for the display.

Where do I submit or save a pick?

Open the KCS app when a pick is available to make or manage your selection.

Brackets

Tournament flow

Questions about bracket publishing, tournament rounds, public result pages, and archived event history.

What does the Brackets page show?

The Brackets page highlights tournament flow, upcoming bracket updates, public prelim result pages, public bracket result pages, and archived bracket links where available.

Where can I see public prelim results?

KCS event pages can include a Prelim Results page. For KCS One, the public prelim page is linked from the Brackets page and the KCS One event section.

Where can I see public bracket results?

KCS event pages can include a Bracket Results page. It can show round status, matchups, winners, and official result notices when KCS publishes event data.

Why is KCS x Kill Krump listed as archived?

KCS x Kill Krump is a completed tournament collaboration and remains available as part of the bracket archive.

Can bracket data be corrected?

Yes. Public bracket information may be verified, delayed, corrected, or updated if KCS identifies scoring, eligibility, technical, administrative, or rule-application errors.

Safety, Media & Standards

Public KCS policies

Where to find participant safety, minor safety, media, VOD, privacy, conduct, and event standards.

Where can I find all KCS public policies?

Use the KCS Standards & Policies page. It links to Terms of Use, Event Terms, Refund Policy, Competition Rules, Judging Rules, Rankings Rules, Code of Conduct, Minor Safety, Media Policy, Appeals, Payments, and other public standards.

Can minors compete in or attend KCS events?

KCS may allow youth participants, minor competitors, young fans, and families to participate in or attend KCS events. When minors are involved, KCS may require parent or guardian consent, emergency contact information, supervision, media consent, and additional safety or access-control procedures.

Will KCS film or livestream events?

KCS events may be photographed, filmed, livestreamed, recorded, archived, edited, distributed, and used for promotional, editorial, commercial, social media, broadcast, documentary, recap, ranking, judging, app, website, sponsor, and VOD purposes, subject to applicable law and required minor consent.

How do I report a safety or conduct concern?

Use the KCS Report a Concern form for safety or conduct concerns. If there is an immediate safety emergency, contact venue security, local emergency services, or law enforcement first.

Where can I read the Privacy Policy?

The Privacy Policy explains how KCS handles website, event, ecommerce, app feature, minor participant, account, cookie, and VOD-related information.

Payments

Net 30 and payment status

How approved KCS payments, required payment information, and payment status inquiries work.

What does Net 30 mean for KCS payments?

KCS operates on a Net 30 payment basis unless a different timeline is stated in a written agreement. Approved payments may be processed within 30 days after the event, service completion, or receipt of all required payment information.

Does Net 30 mean payment is exactly 30 days later?

No. Net 30 means payment may be issued at any time within the 30-day window. Payment may be delayed if required payment information, invoice details, tax forms, reimbursement details, or banking/payment-provider information is missing or incorrect.

What if I have not received payment by the 31st day?

If an approved payment has not been received by the 31st day, the approved payee may submit the Payment Status Inquiry form. KCS will review whether delays are related to missing information, processing issues, invoice or tax requirements, banking/payment-provider delays, internal review, or other administrative issues.

Does submitting a payment inquiry confirm payment is owed?

No. Submitting an inquiry does not automatically confirm that payment is owed. KCS will review the request against the applicable agreement, approved role, completed services, event records, and payment information on file.

KCS Broadcast

Broadcast platform

Public information about KCS broadcast, replay, and event coverage access.

What is KCS Broadcast?

KCS Broadcast is the official website destination for livestream, replay, and digital event coverage updates. KCS Live remains the name of the mobile app.

Can I buy a broadcast or VOD pass right now?

No public broadcast or VOD pass sale is live on the KCS Broadcast page at this time.

Where will broadcast updates be posted?

Updates will be shared through the KCS website and official KCS channels when access details are ready.

Will KCS Broadcast include viewing details later?

Yes. Confirmed access timing, pricing, and viewing information will be shared publicly when available.

Still Need Help?

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For event questions, partnership inquiries, media questions, app or website support, privacy requests, reporting concerns, or policy questions, contact KCS directly.