Upcoming U18 Open Bracket Tournaments
U18 Esports Unlocked-roster teams that compete for spots in major events via play-ins / qualifiers.
Rising Star Cups (Open + Partnered)
– Major tournament events with cash prizes and U18 Points on the line.
– Partnered Teams auto-qualify.
– Open Teams enter via play-in bracket.
Seeds from League Matches (Partnered) and Play-In (Open) determine bracket placement.
This structure creates a clear developmental pathway while maintaining consistent, high-level competition across the league.
| Date | Type | Tournament | Region | Prize | Action |
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| 01/16/2026 | QUALIFIER | U18 Rising Stars QUALIFIER #1 Open Qualifiers Open Bracket • BO5 |
$50 | Sign Up Now | |
| 02/06/2026 | QUALIFIER | U18 Rising Stars QUALIFIER #2 Open Qualifiers Open Bracket • BO5 |
$50 | Sign Up Now |
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| 02/27/2026 | QUALIFIER | U18 Rising Stars QUALIFIER #3 Open Qualifiers Open Bracket • BO5 |
$50 | Sign Up Now |
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| 03/27/2026 | QUALIFIER | U18 Rising Stars QUALIFIER #4 Open Qualifiers Open Bracket • BO5 |
$50 | Sign Up Now |
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| 04/17/2026 | QUALIFIER | U18 Rising Stars QUALIFIER #5 Open Qualifiers Open Bracket • BO5 |
$50 | Sign Up Now |
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| 04/23/2026* | LCQ | Wildcard Qualifier Last Chance • Top teams advance |
$50 | Sign Up Now |
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| 5/14-5/17 | CHAMPS | U18 Champs Season Finale |
$2,000 | View Details |
U18 Qualifier
U18 Qualifiers are the path for non-partnered teams to earn their spot in premium events. Anyone can sign up,
but only the top-performing teams advance based on results and points.
Single-elimination bracket played on Friday before the next Cup begins.
Official broadcasts will be listed on the event page. Some qualifier matches may not be streamed.
- Bracket & seeds posted the day before (based on points / results).
- Example: 12 teams start • Top 2 remain (or your preferred cutoff).
- Final cutoff determines who qualifies into Cups / Wildcard / Champs.
- Teams must be checked-in by the posted time.
- Roster lock applies once bracket begins.
- Match disputes handled by U18 admins.
| Stage | Times (NA/EU / NA) | Cup 1 Qualifier | Cup 2 Qualifier | Cup 3 Qualifier | Cup 4 Qualifier | Cup 5 Qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier | NA/EU: 8:00pm–11:00pm | JAN 16TH | FEB 06TH | FEB 27TH | MAR 27TH | APR 17TH |