Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals 2026: Dates, Teams and UK Times

The Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals 2026 take place in Stockholm from 23 to 29 November. Twelve teams are heading to Sweden for a share of a $1 million prize pool, with $320,000 going to the winners. Groups start on Monday 23 November, and the Grand Final is on Sunday 29 November.

The dates fall during GMT for UK viewers. There isn’t one start time that applies to every match, so use the in-game Esports schedule for individual fixtures. The full list of teams, tournament format and prediction deadlines have been confirmed.

Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals 2026 dates and format

The group stage runs from 23 to 25 November. The 12 teams are split into two groups of six for a single round robin, with each match played as a best-of-three. The top four in each group qualify for the main stage. There is a break on 26 November before the bracket begins.

The main stage runs from 27 to 29 November. Eight teams play a double-elimination bracket, so one loss doesn’t automatically end a team’s run. The opening two upper-bracket rounds are best-of-three, while the lower bracket and upper-bracket final are best-of-five. The Grand Final is best-of-seven, meaning the winner needs four map victories.

Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals 2026: the qualified teams

These are the twelve qualified teams at Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals 2026, as confirmed by the tournament organiser:

• Americas: Liquid Citadel, FlyQuest, Swamp Gaming, 100 Thieves.
• EMEA: Natus Vincere, Virtus.pro, RAD, Pulsar Esports.
• Pacific: Gen.G Esports, REJECT.
• China: Monarch, Aconyx.

That is four teams each from Americas and EMEA, plus two each from China and Pacific. The official tournament graphics show the group draw, and the in-game Esports page will carry the matchups. Don’t treat this regional list as the order of play.

Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals UK times and where to watch

Stockholm is on CET in November, which is one hour ahead of the UK. A match announced for 3pm CET starts at 2pm GMT. If the schedule gives UTC, it already matches UK time in November. The Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals 2026 broadcast schedule, including co-streams and language coverage, is published through the official esports channels and in-game Esports tab.

The primary English broadcasts will be on the official Marvel Rivals Twitch channel and the Marvel Rivals and Marvel Rivals Esports IGNITE YouTube channels. There are also Japanese and Spanish Twitch channels. Check the Esports page for the exact match you’re watching, rather than applying a single daily start time to every fixture.

Venue and prize pool

The live finals are at Stockholmsmässan in Älvsjö during DreamHack Stockholm. The main-stage matches on 27 to 29 November are open to DreamHack attendees under the event’s admission rules. The first three group days are part of the tournament week, but shouldn’t be confused with the arena dates.

The Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals 2026 prize pool is $1 million, with $320,000 for the winning team. That is team competition prize money. In-game prediction titles, Units and viewer rewards are separate rewards for players and have their own requirements.

Predictions and rewards are separate from the matches

For the Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals 2026 predictions, the group-stage deadline is 12:50pm GMT on 23 November. There is one chance to change your group picks before 12:50pm GMT on 25 November. Main-event bracket predictions open once the groups are settled and close at 9:50am GMT on 28 November. Don’t wait for Sunday’s final to make your picks.

There are also in-game Esports viewing and subscription missions tied to the event. They are separate from Devil Dinosaur Twitch Drops and the normal Season 11 Battle Pass. The existing rewards guides explain which activities earn player items rather than tournament prize money.

To follow the Marvel Rivals IGNITE Finals 2026 without missing a stage, watch the groups from 23 to 25 November, look up the bracket when those results are final, then return for the main event from 27 to 29 November. Use the official fixture list for UK start times, as they vary by match.

Official source: NetEase Games’ official Marvel Rivals announcement.