Ranks and competitive play
Competitive playlists give you a rank in Duel (1v1), Doubles (2v2) and Standard (3v3). This page explains how ranks are worked out, what you earn for climbing and how to rank up faster.
Last updated November 5, 2026
The ranks
There are eight ranks. From lowest to highest they are Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Champion, Grand Champion and Supersonic Legend. Each rank from Bronze to Grand Champion has three levels (for example Gold I, Gold II and Gold III), and each level is split into four divisions, so every few wins you can see yourself moving up a division. Supersonic Legend is the top rank and has no levels or divisions.
MMR: your hidden rating
Behind every rank is a number called MMR (matchmaking rating). Every account starts each playlist at 500 MMR. Winning a ranked match raises your MMR and losing lowers it. How much it moves depends on the ratings of the two teams: beating a team rated above yours earns more than beating a team rated below yours, and losing to a stronger team costs less. Your rank is simply the band your MMR falls in, and your Career page shows exactly how far you are through your current division.
Placement matches
Your first five matches in each ranked playlist are placement matches. Your MMR still changes in these games, but your rank stays hidden until all five are played. After placements your rank appears and from then on it updates after every match. Each playlist has its own placements and its own rank.
Leaving a ranked match
Leaving a ranked match before it ends counts as a loss, because your teammates are left a player short. If your connection drops you can rejoin the match from the main menu for a short time. Casual matches have no penalty for leaving.
Rewards for ranking up
- Rank decals: reaching certain ranks for the first time unlocks a decal for your car to show it off.
- Rank-up drops: the first time you reach each rank you get a drop, from Rare for the lower ranks up to Black Market for Supersonic Legend.
- XP bonus: players with a higher placed rank earn a bonus on the XP from every match.
Leaderboards
The Career menu shows leaderboards for wins, goals and best MMR. Click any name on a leaderboard, in the players online list or in a match to see that player's card with their level, rank and stats.
How to climb
Play one playlist for a while
Each team size needs different habits. Sticking with one playlist for a session helps you settle into its rhythm instead of switching between styles.
Rotate
In Doubles and Standard the most important habit is rotation: after you challenge for the ball, drive back toward your own goal along the side of the field, collecting boost on the way, while a teammate takes the next touch. Two players chasing the same ball is the most common reason for conceding.
Don't overcommit
If you are last back, it is usually better to wait and block a shot than to dive in early and get beaten. Patience in defence wins more ranked games than flashy attacking play.
Keep your boost up
Running out of boost at the wrong moment leaves you unable to save or challenge. Pick up small pads as you move and save the big ones for when you are low.
Review your losses
Save replays of close losses and watch them back in slow motion. Look at where you were when the other team scored and what you could have done instead. Our tips page has more advice for every stage.