Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals: Schedule, Format, and $500,000 Prize Pool

The esports tournament Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals will kick off soon, featuring 10 teams competing for a share of the $500,000 prize pool and additional League Points.

The event will take place in Los Angeles, California, USA, at the WePlay Studios venue. Doors will open to visitors daily at 09:30 AM PT, and tickets are already available on the Tixr platform. Ticket prices range from $5 to $15 for a single-day pass and $15 to $30 for a full 4-day pass.

The competition will unfold across several stages from July 29 to August 1:

• Play-In Stage (July 29, starting at 10:00 AM PT): Four teams will compete in a Double-Elimination bracket with Best-of-3 matches. The top two teams will secure slots in the Main Stage.
• Main Stage (starting July 30): A Double-Elimination bracket featuring Best-of-5 matches. However, the upper-bracket quarterfinals and upper-bracket semifinals will be played in a Best-of-3 format (July 30 and July 31, respectively).
• Grand Final (August 1): The decisive match for the championship title will feature a Best-of-7 format.

Six teams have already earned direct spots in the Main Stage: Liquid Citadel, Swamp Gaming, Natus Vincere, Virtus.pro, Gen.G Esports, and OUG. Meanwhile, 100 Thieves, RAD, REJECT, and Aconyx will compete for the remaining two vacant slots in the Play-In stage.

All tournament matches will take place within Marvel Rivals Season 9. Teams will select from 15 available maps: Central Park, Midtown, Arakko, Krakoa, Hell's Heaven, Birnin T'Challa, Hall of Djalia, Celestial Husk, Symbiotic Surface, Heart of Heaven, Museum of Contemplation, Lower Manhattan, Shin-Shibuya, Spider-Islands, and Yggdrasill Path.

The total prize pool of $500,000 will be distributed among all 10 participants. The tournament winner will take home $160,000, the runner-up will receive $80,000, and the third-place team will earn $60,000.

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