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Tiers

Three tiers and 15 internal ranks. The academy assigns your tier based on your level of play, results and professional commitment.
Academy Tiers

START · MIDDLE · PRO

START · Amateurs

Poker is a hobby and a side income. Your main job or studies still come first.
Average buy-in (ABI) up to $10

MIDDLE · Semi-Pros

Poker already brings in a substantial share of your income and requires more commitment.
ABI $10–30

PRO · Professionals

Poker is your main occupation and a source of income sufficient for a comfortable life.
ABI $40+

Rank System

The 15 MetaTeam Ranks

Each tier contains 5 internal ranks. The academy assigns your rank, and the rank parameters
set your volume, coach access, backing and the requirements for moving up.

  • START
  • MIDDLE
  • PRO
Rank 1
ABI $2–3Volume: play for your own enjoyment
  • Entry requirements:
  • Set up and verify poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • To move up to the next rank:
  • Study the course materials
  • Pass the test on the Rank-1 materials
  • Required bankroll: —
Apply for Rank 1
Rank 2
ABI $2–3Volume: play for your own enjoyment
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the Rank-1 materials
  • To move up to the next rank:
  • Study the Rank-2 course material
  • Pass the test on the Rank-2 materials
  • Play 100 tournaments a month
  • A database of 10,000 hands
    meeting the fund's requirements
  • Have a video of yourself
    playing 3–4 tables live
  • Required bankroll: 50 buy-ins
    of your current stake ($50)
Apply for Rank 2
Rank 3
ABI $4–6Volume: at least 150
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the Rank-2 materials
  • Be able to play 3–4 tables at once
  • Play at least 100 tournaments a month
  • A database of 10,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $400
Apply for Rank 3
Rank 4
ABI $6–8Volume: at least 250
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the Rank-3 materials
  • Be able to play 4–6 tables at once
  • Play at least 150 tournaments a month
  • A database of 20,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $600
Apply for Rank 4
Rank 5
ABI $8–10Volume: at least 300
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the Rank-4 materials
  • Be able to play 4–6 tables at once
  • Play at least 250 tournaments a month
  • A database of 30,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $800
Apply for Rank 5
Rank 6
ABI $10–12Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $1,600
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
Apply for Rank 6
Rank 7
ABI $12–14Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $1,920
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
Apply for Rank 7
Rank 8
ABI $14–16Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker roomsand payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 handsmeeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $2,240
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
Apply for Rank 8
Rank 9
ABI $16–18Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 hands meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $2,560
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
Apply for Rank 9
Rank 10
ABI $18–20Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 hands meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $2,880
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel
    and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 10
Rank 11
ABI $20–24Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $5,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 11
Rank 12
ABI $24–28Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $6,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 12
Rank 13
ABI $28–32Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $7,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 13
Rank 14
ABI $32–36Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $8,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 14
Rank 15
ABI $36–50Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $9,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 15

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