How many ranking points are awarded when a match ends in a tie?

In the context of the 2026 FRC Rebuilt Rules, a tie in a match results in the teams involved being awarded ranking points to acknowledge their equal performance. Specifically, when a match ends in a tie, each of the teams receives one ranking point. This system encourages competitiveness while ensuring that teams participating in a balanced match still gain some benefit from their efforts.

It's important to note that in the event of a tie, zero ranking points would not accurately represent the performance of the teams nor incentivize participation. Likewise, awarding two or three ranking points would disrupt the balance intended in the scoring system, as those points are typically reserved for clear victories that decisively benefit one team over the other.