An exhibition game ( also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition , or a demonstration or demo event , or friendly ) is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any real kind to any competitor ( such as tournament or season rankings , or prize money ) regardless of the outcome of the competition . An exhibition game ( also known as an exhibition match , exhibition , demonstration , demo , exhibit or friendly ) is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor ( such as tournament or season rankings , or prize money ) regardless of the outcome of the competition .