Marvel Rivals Unveils Schedule and Format for 2026 Mid-Season Finals

The Mid-Season Finals marks the first major showdown of the 2026 Marvel Rivals Ignite season, taking place in Los Angeles. This event gathers the top 10 teams from four regions to battle for the international trophy and the title of 2026 Mid-Season Finals champion.

Here’s what you need to know about the Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals, including the teams, schedule, format, and live results.

The tournament runs from July 29 to August 1, featuring five to six series each day, so get ready for an action-packed schedule. Matches kick off at 12 PM CT, given the LA location.

A complete schedule of the Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals will be available, with updates on results as the tournament progresses.

100T and RAD have secured their spots in the main event.

The Mid-Season Finals showcases the 10 best teams from the Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China. Team placements are determined by the regional Ignite 2026 Stage 1 series, which includes both a group stage and playoffs.

Here’s the lineup of teams that qualified for the Mid-Season Finals along with their Stage 1 placements:

The tournament employs a double-elimination format, but with a twist for the qualifiers. The number three seeds from the Americas and EMEA, along with the number two seeds from the Pacific and China, will face off in the qualifying stage. This stage follows a double-elimination format without a grand final, allowing one team from the upper bracket and one from the lower bracket to advance to the playoffs.

The remaining teams will enter the playoffs directly. In the opening round, teams from the same region will not compete against each other. Following that, the competition shifts to a double-elimination best-of-three format. The upper and lower bracket finals will be best-of-five, while the grand finals will be a best-of-seven showdown.

The total prize pool for the Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals is set at $500,000, distributed among all 10 teams based on their final standings. Even the lowest-placing team will take home $20,000, ensuring that every team leaves with a reward for their efforts.

Fans can catch the Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals in-game via the Livestreams tab, as well as on Twitch and YouTube. For regional broadcasts, NetEase provides Japanese and Spanish livestreams on Twitch.

Looking ahead, the next LAN event on the competitive calendar is the Grand Finals scheduled for the end of the year.

In addition to the prize pool, the Mid-Season Finals offers teams the chance to earn League Points, which could help them qualify for the Grand Finals.

Among the 10 teams competing in this event, RAD, Swamp Gaming, AC.E, and OUG have made their way in through MRC.