What is a warmup lobby?

A pre-match room where you and your opponent meet before a tournament match: a voice line between the two of you, a ready-up toggle for each player, and the match's lobby code shown up front so you can sync the in-game setup while talking. When the match goes live, the lobby jumps you straight into it.

What is in the room

• Voice: a direct voice call between you and your opponent (mic only), so coordinating the in-game lobby does not require typing mid-setup.
• Ready toggles: each player marks themselves ready; when both are green, a Both Ready banner appears with a jump-to-match button.
• The lobby code and verification method for your match, displayed up front, so you can set up the in-game side while you talk.
• Auto-advance: the moment the match officially starts, the warmup lobby moves you to the match screen, nobody gets left behind warming up.

Why use it

Most tournament friction is not gameplay, it is coordination: whose lobby, what settings, are you ready. The warmup lobby compresses all of that into one room with a voice line. It also confirms your opponent is actually present before the clock matters, which pairs nicely with the no-show rules.

Talking to your opponent is optional, readiness is what counts. If voice is not your thing, ready up and wait for the jump.