championship Synonyms

title event playoffs meet premiership crown contest competition backup backing patronage tournament promotion round robin cordon bleu blue ribbon jackpot winning tug-of-war tourney trophy victory secondment dog eat dog finals grand final title fight World Championship tournaments pairing off first place feather in cap elimination tournament showdown rematch Palms support favor abetment espousal endorsement encouragement defense cup clientele charge championing care bonspiel auspices