CBC is the core competition format on TMI. Whether you battle solo, run a cypher, or enter a challenge round, here's the complete playbook.
TMI Arena Desk
May 17, 2026
CBC stands for Challenges, Battles, and Cyphers — the three competitive formats that run TMI's arena.
Battles are 1v1. Two performers. Two rounds each. Fan vote decides the winner. The loser gets a rematch slot the following week.
Challenges are open-entry rounds with a theme. Any performer on the platform can submit a round. Fans rank submissions. Top 3 move to the Finals.
Cyphers are group formats — 4 to 8 performers in a rotation. No elimination, but ranking points are awarded per round based on crowd energy.
All three formats feed into the Season 1 leaderboard. Points accumulate weekly. The leaderboard resets every 12 weeks.
Entry is free for all performers. Optional buy-in rounds with prize pools are listed in the Events section.
To enter, go to your Performer Hub → Battles & Cyphers → Join Round.