What does Play-off series mean?
A play-off series decides progression through more than one contest between participants. The required number of wins or aggregate arrangement depends on the sport and the competition’s current format.
Why it matters
A series gives viewers a sequence of related fixtures rather than a single decisive broadcast. Later games can be conditional: if one participant wins early enough, the remaining scheduled dates may not be needed. Guides may list those dates provisionally. An absent later game does not necessarily mean a programme has disappeared from the service. Before planning around a possible deciding contest, look at the series position and official schedule. The television slot can also change as results determine travel, rest days and which match remains necessary.
A practical example
In a series described as best of seven, one participant needs four wins. If that happens after five games, a sixth and seventh game are unnecessary even if earlier schedules showed provisional dates for them.
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