a game whose outcome is not recorded in the season's standing

a sports game played without competitive implications

a game not included in the regular-season schedule and which does not count in the standings; the All-Star Game or other games generally played before the season begins.

The act of playing another team and the outcome not being counted in any league standings.

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 or not in the competition. The comparable British term is friendly match.