The phrase "a live competition" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a competition that is happening in real-time, as opposed to being pre-recorded or virtual.
Example: "The event will feature a live competition where participants will showcase their skills in front of an audience."
Alternatives: "an in-person competition" or "a real-time competition".
"His idea was a live competition event where we would take pledges depending on how far we made it in various video games.
While it comes as no surprise that a live competition show like "American Idol" would not benefit as much from delayed viewing, it is somewhat surprising how the ratings increases from DVR viewing have become so great that "Modern Family" can easily vault over its competition in the 18-to-49-year-old 18-to-49-year-old 18-to-49-year-old 18-to-49-year-old 18-to-49-year-old
It will culminate in a live competition performed for the public in London, where the best act will win £5,000 as well as the chance to develop a new show with Underbelly, the producers of a number of high-profile circus shows in recent years, including the Australian productions Cantina and Tom Tom Crew.
They'll be rolling out social features as well, such as a stats leaderboard and a live competition option that lets you challenge other users in real time.
To up the ante a bit, we turn the event into a live competition, giving 10 companies exactly 60 seconds to pitch their product live on stage.
So you might think that the originator of the poetry slam, a raucous live competition that is more likely to take place in a bar than in a bookstore, would be feeling rather pleased these days.
ESPN2 even televised an entire live competition called Heroes of the Dorm last year.
The public will choose the British entry in an X Factor-style live competition on BBC4 on 26 February.
The BBC is to air an X Factor-style live competition giving the public the power to vote for the act to represent the UK at the next Eurovision Song Contest.
The next significant test for Testaverde will come when he faces live competition in a preseason game, but he conceded he had a nervous stomach for a few days preceding the start of this camp, with the anticipation of rejoining his teammates on the field consuming him.
And ReedPop is planning to have a D.J. and a live art competition among visiting artists.
