The Group Stage has concluded, and now it's time for the best teams in the world to battle for a place at the Mid-Season Finals.

Beginning June 25, the Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 1 Playoffs will determine which teams will advance to the year's first international tournament. With regional titles, championship points, and Mid-Season Finals qualification on the line, every match matters.

Here's everything you need to know before the action begins.

Qualified Teams

After weeks of Group Stage competition, the top teams from each region have earned their place in the Playoffs.

Key Dates

Ignite PAC Playoffs: June 25 - June 28
Ignite CN Playoffs: June 26 - June 28
Ignite AMER & EMEA Playoffs: July 02 - July 05

Format

Stage 1 Playoffs will feature a double-elimination bracket, giving teams one opportunity to fight their way back after a loss.

Only the teams that successfully navigate the Playoffs will earn qualification to the Mid-Season Finals, making this the final and only path to reach the year's first global event. For full rules and detailed format information, please refer to the official Marvel Rivals IGNITE 2026 Stage 1 Rulebook.

The full bracket and match schedule can be found below.

Patch & Map Pool

Stage 1 Playoffs will be played on Patch 8.5.

For the first time in official Ignite competition, Cyclops will be available for play. As the newest Duelist to join the Marvel Rivals roster, Cyclops is expected to bring new strategies, team compositions, and challenges to the battlefield.

Will teams immediately embrace the new meta, or will established compositions continue to dominate? We'll find out when Playoffs begin.

Earn Exclusive Drops

Viewers tuning in throughout the Playoffs will have the opportunity to earn exclusive rewards.

In addition to the standard Patch Drops, special Playoffs Drops will be available starting next week for a limited time during the event.

Make sure your accounts are linked and watch eligible broadcasts to claim your rewards before they're gone.

Where to Watch

Catch every match live on the official Marvel Rivals Esports channels:

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/marvelrivals
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/marvelrivalsjp (Japanese)
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/marvelrivalsesp (Spanish)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelRivals
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelRivalsEsportsIgnite

Broadcast schedules, co-stream information, and regional language coverage will be announced on our social channels closer to the event.

The Road to Mid-Season Finals Starts Here

The Group Stage is over. Now, only one question remains:

Who will rise above the competition and secure their place at the Mid-Season Finals?

Tune in starting June 25 as the Stage 1 Playoffs begin, regional champions will be crowned!

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