The TFT Space Gods Regional Finals begin June 26, with 192 players across AMER, APAC and EMEA fighting for Tactician’s Crown qualification, regional titles and Set 18 TFT Pro Circuit places.
Riot’s official viewer’s guide, published by TFT Esports Staff on June 24, confirms a two-weekend schedule running June 26-28 and July 3-5. Each region brings 64 tacticians into a six-day event, with a $50,000 prize pool attached to each Regional Finals competition.
The stakes are bigger than a regional trophy. The Space Gods Regional Finals will award 27 Tactician’s Crown slots, while CN players qualify through a separate local competition path. The global Space Gods Tactician’s Crown follows quickly on July 10-12 with 40 total players from AMER, APAC, CN and EMEA.
TFT Space Gods Regional Finals quick facts
The TFT Space Gods Regional Finals are the final AMER, APAC and EMEA regional qualifier before the July Tactician’s Crown. The events decide Crown spots, regional champions and Set 18 TFT Pro Circuit qualification.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | TFT Space Gods Regional Finals |
| Regions | AMER, APAC and EMEA |
| Players | 192 total, 64 per region |
| Dates | June 26-28 and July 3-5 |
| Prize pool | $50,000 per Regional Finals event |
| Main reward | Tactician’s Crown qualification |
| Additional reward | Top 32 players from each Regional Finals qualify for Set 18’s TFT Pro Circuit |
| Global final | Space Gods Tactician’s Crown, July 10-12 |
Regional Finals schedule, start times and watch links
The official TFT Space Gods Regional Finals guide lists the same two competition weekends for all three regions. AMER, EMEA and APAC will each play from June 26-28, then return from July 3-5 for the second half of the event.
For RiftDaily.com, the Regional Finals now sit at the center of competitive TFT coverage, alongside wider esports results and daily gaming news updates.
| Region | Dates | Broadcast start | Where to watch | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMER | June 26-28 and July 3-5 | 1 PM PDT | Teamfight Tactics on Twitch and PlayTFT on YouTube | Official English broadcast, with co-streams available |
| EMEA | June 26-28 and July 3-5 | 4 PM CEST | Teamfight Tactics on Twitch and PlayTFT on YouTube | Official English broadcast, with co-streams available |
| APAC | June 26-28 and July 3-5 | 6 PM SGT | DTCL VN on YouTube, TFT on Sooplive and TeamfightTactics_TW on Twitch | VN, KR and TW regional broadcast options |
How many Tactician’s Crown spots are available?
The Space Gods Regional Finals will award 27 Tactician’s Crown slots. APAC receives 7, AMER receives 7 and EMEA receives 5, while CN’s 8 slots are decided through a separate local competition structure rather than these three Regional Finals broadcasts.
Riot lists AMER’s allocation as 5 Regional Finals slots plus 2 additional slots after k3soju claimed 3 AMER TFT Pro Circuit slots. The final Crown field reaches 40 players once the 13 TFT Pro Circuit spots are included.
| Path | Region or source | Slots | How players qualify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Finals | APAC | 7 | Best performers from the APAC Space Gods Regional Finals |
| Regional Finals | AMER | 7 | 5 listed Regional Finals slots plus 2 additional slots after k3soju claimed 3 AMER TPC slots |
| Regional Finals | EMEA | 5 | Best performers from the EMEA Space Gods Regional Finals |
| Local competition | CN | 8 | Players qualify through CN’s separate local format |
| TFT Pro Circuit | AMER, APAC, CN and EMEA | 13 | 11 TPC winners plus 2 TPC Pro Points qualified players from EMEA and APAC |
| Total | All competitive regions | 40 | Full Space Gods Tactician’s Crown field |
How the Regional Finals format works
The format is built around two pressure points. Week 1 cuts each region down from 48 players to 16, then Week 2 adds the top TFT Pro Circuit challengers before the final eight play for the title.
The official format summary names three key stages for the first weekend: Play-Ins, Combat and Elimination. The second weekend continues with another Combat and Elimination run after TFT Pro Circuit players join the field.
| Stage | Timing | What happens | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | June 26-28 | Play-Ins, Combat and Elimination stages narrow the field from 48 to 16 players | Surviving players advance into the second weekend |
| Week 2 | July 3-5 | New TFT Pro Circuit challengers join for another round of Combat and Elimination matches | The field is cut down to the Grand Finals lobby |
| Grand Finals | Final day of each region | The last 8 tacticians play for the regional title and Crown qualification | Final placements decide who reaches the global stage |
| Finals format | Depends on qualification outcomes | Either Checkmate format or a 6-game points format | Checkmate requires 20 points plus a win, while the 6-game format rewards total points |
Checkmate format is the most dramatic version of the finish. A player first has to reach 20 points, then win a game to close out the lobby. If qualification outcomes require a different approach, the Finals will instead use a six-game points format.
The results also shape the next competitive set. Riot says the best 32 players from each Regional Finals will secure a place on Set 18’s TFT Pro Circuit, which makes the event important even for players who fall short of the Tactician’s Crown cutoff.
Qualified players by region
The qualified player graphics split each region’s field by entry path, including Play-Ins, TFT Pro Circuit results, ranked ladder placements and regional Tactician’s Cup or Tactician’s Trials finishes. They also show when each group enters the event, which is important because some players start in Week 1 while stronger Pro Circuit seeds wait until Week 2.
APAC qualified players
APAC’s field includes players from Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Japan and Oceania, with additional slots coming through Tactician’s Cup results and TFT Pro Circuit standings.
EMEA qualified players
EMEA’s lineup draws from EUW, EUNE and TR ladder paths, Tactician’s Trials results and TFT Pro Circuit standings. The region has 5 Tactician’s Crown slots available through Regional Finals.
AMER qualified players
AMER’s field includes North America, Brazil, Latin America North and Latin America South qualifiers, along with players from Tactician’s Trials and TFT Pro Circuit placements. AMER has 7 total Tactician’s Crown slots available through the Regional Finals path.
Broadcast talent for AMER and EMEA
The official AMER and EMEA broadcasts will each use a seven-person Week 1 talent lineup. Both broadcasts run June 26-28, with EMEA starting at 4 PM CEST and AMER starting at 1 PM PT.
| Broadcast | Week 1 talent | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| EMEA | ImpetuousPanda, Gangly, Counterfeit, Meeix, Kenobi, Troublinc and Barry Badden | June 26-28 at 4 PM CEST |
| AMER | Nekkra, Gangly, Cle, Meeix, Jupeson, Subzeroark and Aesah | June 26-28 at 1 PM PT |
Official co-streamers for Regional Finals
Co-streams give fans alternate ways to follow the Regional Finals, especially when they want a specific creator, language or community voice. Riot’s official co-streaming graphic currently lists AMER and EMEA creators for both weekends.
| Region | Official co-streamers listed |
|---|---|
| AMER | Frodan, Pupconor, JustRemikun, Ashem00, Jumiryu, Guardian Angel League, Saitamachallenge, RinconTFT, SuperPino, Soubollinho, Finha80, TFToddy, Minduim, Dersin2k, Mecmeno, Pedro Banana, CesarBakerTFT, Relic, Jupeson and Lukwer |
| EMEA | Manute, Snoodyboo, Dokhy, UN33D, Merci_Raph, HyukaTFT, Gozdebae, LPGJustJohnny, KnowMe, Loescher, BlackFireIce, Kezman, Clorka, Opesanec, Sologesang and Balotelli777 |
Official TFT Esports channels to follow
TFT Esports is pointing fans to its official social and broadcast channels for Regional Finals updates, live coverage, highlights and Tactician’s Crown announcements. The most useful channel depends on whether the goal is watching matches live, catching VODs or tracking event updates.
| Platform | Official account or page | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| X | @CompeteTFT | Competitive updates, live announcements and TFT Esports news |
| @playtft | Official TFT posts and community updates | |
| @teamfighttactics | Event graphics, social clips and visual updates | |
| YouTube | @playtft | Live broadcasts, VODs and official video coverage |
| Twitch | TeamfightTactics | Live AMER and EMEA Regional Finals broadcasts |
| TikTok | @teamfighttactics | Short-form TFT clips and event highlights |
| News hub | Teamfight Tactics news hub | Official announcements, patch-adjacent posts and esports updates |
| Crown website | TFT Crown website | Global Tactician’s Crown information as the final approaches |
For live matches, Twitch and YouTube remain the simplest official options for AMER and EMEA. For APAC, the VN, KR and TW broadcast links are the most direct route. For format changes, qualifier updates and future competitive posts, the official news hub is the cleaner reference point.
What the Regional Finals mean for the Tactician’s Crown
The Space Gods Tactician’s Crown is the next TFT global championship, scheduled for July 10-12. It will feature 40 players from AMER, APAC, CN and EMEA, with Regional Finals and TFT Pro Circuit results combining to build the final field.
Regional Finals supply most of that field with 27 total slots. The TFT Pro Circuit adds 13 more through 11 TPC winners and 2 Pro Points qualified players from EMEA and APAC. That structure makes the Regional Finals the last major public checkpoint before the global event.
The Tactician’s Crown also carries a $470,000 total prize pool. Riot’s competitive overview describes the Crown as the world championship stage, while the Space Gods announcement says one player will leave as the Space Gods Champion.
Related official TFT Esports resources
The Regional Finals guide is the main page for this event, but Riot has also published several official resources that explain how Space Gods competition connects to the wider TFT esports season.
| Official resource | What it adds |
|---|---|
| TFT Space Gods Tactician’s Crown announcement | Global final dates, 40-player field, slot breakdown and Crown prize pool |
| Destiny Begins: The Stars Align for TFT Worlds | Official video build-up for the Space Gods Tactician’s Crown |
| TFT Pro Circuit: Space Gods | How the Pro Circuit feeds Regional Finals and direct Tactician’s Crown qualification |
| Compete in Space Gods | Set 17 competitive roadmap, tournament stages and prize context |
| TFT Esports Explained | Overview of Trials, Pro Circuit, Regional Finals and the Crown |
Frequently asked questions about TFT Space Gods Regional Finals
When are the TFT Space Gods Regional Finals?
The TFT Space Gods Regional Finals run June 26-28 and July 3-5. AMER, APAC and EMEA all compete across those two weekends.
How many players are competing in Regional Finals?
There are 192 players competing across the three Regional Finals. Each of AMER, APAC and EMEA has a 64-player field.
How many Tactician’s Crown slots are available?
The Regional Finals path awards 27 Tactician’s Crown slots: 7 for APAC, 7 for AMER, 5 for EMEA and 8 for CN through local competition.
Why does AMER have 7 Crown slots?
Riot lists AMER as 5 slots plus 2 additional slots after k3soju claimed 3 AMER TFT Pro Circuit slots, bringing AMER’s Regional Finals path to 7 total Crown spots.
Where can AMER and EMEA Regional Finals be watched?
AMER and EMEA matches will stream on the official Teamfight Tactics Twitch channel and the PlayTFT YouTube channel. Official co-streams are also available for both regions.
Where can APAC Regional Finals be watched?
APAC coverage is available through DTCL VN on YouTube for VN, TFT on Sooplive for KR and TeamfightTactics_TW on Twitch for TW.
What is Checkmate format in TFT?
Checkmate format requires a player to reach 20 points and then win a game. Regional Finals Grand Finals may use Checkmate format or a six-game points format depending on qualification outcomes.
What else do top Regional Finals players earn?
The top 32 players from each Regional Finals also qualify for Set 18’s TFT Pro Circuit, giving players another major reward beyond Tactician’s Crown qualification.
The final regional test before TFT’s global stage
The TFT Space Gods Regional Finals are more than a final qualifier. They decide which AMER, APAC and EMEA players reach the Tactician’s Crown, which competitors carry momentum into Set 18 and which region enters July with the strongest claim to the Space Gods title.
The main stories to watch are AMER’s expanded 7-slot path, APAC’s deep regional spread, EMEA’s tighter 5-slot race and the battle for top-32 Pro Circuit security. By July 5, the road from Regional Finals to the July 10-12 Tactician’s Crown should be much clearer.
