Exhibition game

An exhibition game is the North American term for a sporting event in which there is no gain or loss from whether the competitors are victorious are not in any competition. The comparable British term is friendly match.

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North American - Sporting event - British - Friendly match

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In North American sports, exhibition games usually take the form of a handful of preseason games that are intended to familiarize teammates and get them ready for upcoming matches. In professional sports, preseason games also help teams decide which players to keep for the regular season. Occasionally - though more commonly in other countries - exhibition games are parts of larger events; particularly fundraising for charity, or as over-the-top demonstrations of skill for the purposes of entertainment.

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North American - Professional sports - Charity

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