Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore takes place at Singapore EXPO from September 4 to 6, 2026, with the main tournament played on September 5 and 6. Competitors are fighting for a $25,000 prize pool, exclusive Jayce and Lux rewards, 33 Best-Of Foil Plated Legends, future Regional Qualifier passes, and Regional Championship invitations for the Top 64.
The main event uses a two-day structure. Players face eight Swiss rounds on Saturday, with anyone reaching at least 18 match points advancing to Sunday. Five more Swiss rounds follow on Day 2 before the field is cut to a single-elimination Top 8.
Singapore is the penultimate Regional Qualifier of the 2026 season and the second RQ played in the Vendetta competitive environment after Barcelona. As of August 29, the event ticket listing shows badges as sold out and directs interested attendees to a waitlist, so anyone without a badge should not assume entry will be available on the day.
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore at a glance
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event dates | September 4-6, 2026 |
| Main event dates | September 5-6, 2026 |
| Venue | Singapore EXPO, Hall 3 |
| Address | 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150 |
| Main event format | 1v1 Constructed, Best of Three |
| Day 1 | 8 Swiss rounds |
| Day 2 qualification | 18 or more match points |
| Day 2 | 5 additional Swiss rounds, then Top 8 |
| Prize pool | $25,000 USD |
| Regional Championship invites | Top 64 |
| Best-Of rewards | 33 Foil Plated Legends |
| Current set | Vendetta |
| Live coverage | 10:00 AM SGT |
Riot's official Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore announcement describes the weekend as a major gathering for players from across Southeast Asia, with competition, side events, vendors, community activities and a Prize Wall running alongside the main tournament.
For broader coverage of the game, sets and organized play system, visit the Riftbound hub.
Where is Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore?
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore is being held at Singapore EXPO, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150. The event listing places the tournament in Expo Hall 3.
The venue is particularly convenient for players flying into Singapore. Singapore EXPO is around a 10-minute drive from Changi Airport and has its own Expo MRT station, coded CG1 on the East-West Line connection and DT35 on the Downtown Line.
- MRT: use Expo station, CG1/DT35.
- From Changi Airport: Singapore EXPO is approximately a 10-minute drive away.
- By bus for Halls 1-3: services 12, 24 and 38 stop near the relevant side of the venue.
- By car: the venue is accessible from the ECP, PIE and TPE expressways.
Players unfamiliar with the area can check Singapore EXPO's transport and parking information before travelling. Hall 3 sits on the Foyer 1 side of the complex, so arriving at the correct end of the venue can save time on busy tournament mornings.
Badge collection and hall opening times
Although Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore officially runs from Friday through Sunday, badge collection begins one day earlier. All times below are Singapore Time, or SGT.
| Day | Badge collection | Hall access |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 3 | 2:00 PM-6:00 PM | Badge collection only |
| Friday, September 4 | 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | 12:00 PM, or 11:30 AM for Premium attendees |
| Saturday, September 5 | 8:00 AM-9:00 PM | 9:00 AM, or 8:30 AM for Premium attendees |
| Sunday, September 6 | 8:00 AM-9:00 PM | 9:00 AM, or 8:30 AM for Premium attendees |
Premium badge holders receive 30 minutes of early hall access each day. For competitors, collecting a badge on Thursday or Friday can reduce the number of things that need to be handled immediately before Saturday's main event.
Are Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore tickets sold out?
As of August 29, the official Eventbrite listing for Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore flags badges as sold out and offers a waitlist. Players on the waitlist may be contacted if additional badges become available, but joining it does not guarantee entry.
The Singapore RQ registration page separates main-event competitor badges from admission badges. A Competitor or Premium Competitor badge is required to enter the Regional Qualifier main tournament. An admission badge allows access to the wider event but does not automatically provide a seat in the main competition.
Competitors also need linked Riot and RGN accounts
Every main-event competitor needs a valid Riot Account. Regional Qualifiers are managed through the Riftbound Gaming Network, so the Riot Account must also be connected to the player's RGN account.
That account setup is worth checking before travelling. A badge gets a player through the event registration process, but organized play still relies on the correct player identity and tournament account being connected.
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore main event format
The Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore main event begins at 10:00 AM SGT on Saturday, September 5. Friday is primarily the opening event day for side tournaments, community activities and other attractions, so main-event competitors should not confuse the three-day convention schedule with the two-day Regional Qualifier tournament itself.
| Stage | Rounds | Format | Advancement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Day 1 | 8 Swiss rounds | Best of Three, 60 minutes, 3 extra turns | 18 or more match points advance |
| Sunday, Day 2 | 5 Swiss rounds | Best of Three, 60 minutes, 3 extra turns | Top 8 after Round 13 |
| Top 8 | 3 elimination rounds | Best of Three, single elimination, no time limit | Winner becomes RQ Singapore champion |
Saturday: eight Swiss rounds
Day 1 is an eight-round Swiss tournament. Matches are Best of Three with a 60-minute round limit and three extra turns. Any player finishing Saturday with 18 or more match points advances to Day 2.
That fixed threshold matters. Instead of advancing a predetermined number of players, Saturday rewards everyone who reaches the required match-point total.
Sunday: five more Swiss rounds and the Top 8
Sunday begins at 10:00 AM SGT with five additional Swiss rounds. Once Round 13 is complete, the eight highest-ranked competitors advance into the seeded elimination bracket.
The Top 8 remains Best of Three but removes the normal round time limit. The higher seed receives play/draw selection, adding another reason to finish the Swiss portion as high in the standings as possible.
The full side-event and main-event timetable is also available through the official RQ Singapore schedule.
Why the Top 64 matters so much in Singapore
For many players, the most important finishing line at Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore is not the Top 8. It is the Top 64. Every player finishing 64th or higher receives a Regional Championship invitation, 40 Prize Wall Tickets and a future RQ Competitor Pass.
Regional Championship invitations earned through Regional Qualifiers are not locked to the region where they were won. That means an eligible Singapore qualifier can choose between the Riftbound Regional Championship Europe in Stuttgart on November 6-8 and the Riftbound Regional Championship North America at Convergence Fest in Las Vegas on December 11-13.
One invitation can be used for one Regional Championship. Players who earn multiple Regional Qualifier invitations may have the option to compete at both events.
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore prize pool
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore has a $25,000 USD cash prize pool, with payouts extending through 32nd place. The champion receives $6,000, while second place takes $3,000.
| Placement | Cash prize per player | Regional Championship invite |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $6,000 | Yes |
| 2nd | $3,000 | Yes |
| 3rd-4th | $2,000 | Yes |
| 5th-8th | $1,000 | Yes |
| 9th-16th | $500 | Yes |
| 17th-32nd | $250 | Yes |
| 33rd-64th | No cash payout | Yes |
The cash payout totals $25,000, but the non-cash rewards extend much further down the standings. A player can miss the cash entirely at 33rd-64th and still leave Singapore with one of the most strategically important prizes of the weekend: a Regional Championship invitation.
Jayce promos, the Lux playmat and Top Cut rewards
The Vendetta season introduces a new suite of Jayce, Brilliant Inventor Regional Qualifier promos. The cards use the Vendetta RQ treatment, including Vendetta and Regional Qualifier foil stamps, while deeper finishes add achievement-specific rewards.
| Finish | Key non-cash rewards |
|---|---|
| Top 128 | Lux, Crownguard Crystal Rose playmat and Jayce, Brilliant Inventor Top 128 promo |
| Top 64 | Top 128 rewards, 40 Prize Wall Tickets, Regional Championship invite and future RQ Competitor Pass |
| Top 32 | Top 64 rewards plus $250 |
| Top 16 | Top 64 rewards plus $500 |
| Top 8 | Top Cut playmat, dedicated Jayce achievement rewards, 40 Prize Wall Tickets, RC invite, future RQ pass and $1,000-$3,000 depending on placement |
| Champion | Winner-exclusive Jayce promo and playmat, Top Cut rewards, Top 128 promo, 40 Prize Wall Tickets, RC invite, future RQ pass and $6,000 |
The champion's package is particularly substantial. In addition to the cash, qualification and shared Top Cut rewards, the winner receives an exclusive-art Jayce, Brilliant Inventor winner promo and matching winner playmat.
Best-Of Foil Plated Legends at Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore will award 33 Best-Of Foil Plated Legends covering eligible Legends from Spiritforged, Unleashed and Vendetta. The reward goes to the highest-finishing competitor using each eligible Legend, so a player can earn a major collectible prize without necessarily reaching the overall Top 8.
Riot recently clarified the terminology around these prizes. Best-Of refers to the achievement of finishing highest with a particular Legend, while the physical Regional Qualifier reward is called a Foil Plated Legend. Regional Championship Best-Of winners receive a different Foil Overnumber Plated Legend reward.
Origins and Proving Grounds Legends have rotated out of the Regional Qualifier Best-Of pool. Singapore therefore focuses on the three newest eligible sets: Spiritforged, Unleashed and Vendetta.
Vendetta sets the metagame for Singapore
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore arrives firmly inside the Vendetta season. Vendetta released on July 31, 2026, and Singapore follows Barcelona as the second Regional Qualifier where the set has had a major opportunity to reshape high-level play.
Players following upcoming products and format shifts can check the Riftbound release date schedule for Vendetta, Radiance and later sets.
Barcelona gives Singapore players a real metagame reference
The Barcelona Regional Qualifier on August 21-23 attracted more than 2,130 Day 1 competitors, giving Singapore players a huge sample of early Vendetta tournament data. Kennen was the most-played Legend on Day 1 at 12.7% of the field and placed three copies in the Top 8. Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman put two players into the Top 8.
Neither ultimately won. Ornn, Fire Below the Mountain, piloted by MICE TheManLand, defeated Kennen in the final after beginning Barcelona as only around 2% of the Day 1 field. Azir and Rengar filled the other Top 8 positions.
That result gives competitors two different lessons. Kennen and Master Yi demand serious preparation because of their combination of popularity and results, but Barcelona also showed that a lower-play-rate strategy can still win the entire tournament when it is well positioned and expertly piloted.
- Test against Kennen repeatedly. It was both popular and successful in Barcelona.
- Respect Master Yi. Two copies reached Barcelona's Top 8.
- Do not build only for the most popular deck. Ornn won Barcelona despite a much smaller field share.
- Consider Best-Of incentives. The highest finish on an eligible Legend can earn a Foil Plated Legend even outside the overall Top 8.
- Practice long tournament days. Eight rounds on Saturday and another five Swiss rounds on Sunday reward consistency as much as explosive starts.
Side events at Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore
One of the strongest reasons to attend Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore without a main-event seat is the side-event schedule. Friday is especially busy because the Regional Qualifier itself does not start until Saturday.
| Day and time | Side event | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1:00 PM | Pre-Regional Challenge | 5 rounds of 1v1 Constructed, Best of Three |
| Friday, 2:00 PM | 2v2 Team Challenge | 4 rounds of 2v2 Constructed |
| Friday, 3:00 PM | Draft Challenge | Vendetta draft in eight-player pods |
| Friday, 4:00 PM | Sealed Deck Challenge | Build from 6 Vendetta booster packs |
| Friday, 5:00 PM | Champion Deck Trial | Begin with a random Champion Deck |
| Friday, 8:00 PM | Super Nexus Night | Large casual event with Prize Wall tickets and door prizes |
| Saturday, 10:00 AM | Super Saturday Standard Challenge | 7 Swiss rounds, Top 8 and significant Prize Wall Ticket payouts |
| Saturday, 1:00 PM | Team Trios Sealed | Three-player teams build decks from a shared Vendetta pool |
| Saturday, 4:00 PM | Full Box Sealed | Build from a full 24-pack Vendetta display |
| Sunday, 10:00 AM | 2v2 Champions of the Rift | Large competitive 2v2 event with a Top 4 cut |
| Sunday, 11:00 AM | Secretlab Regional Rebound | Six Best-of-Three Constructed rounds with a special undefeated-player prize |
Draft, Sealed, Champion Deck and on-demand events continue across the weekend. On-demand options include Constructed, Free for All, 2v2 and competitive Best-of-Three pods, giving both new and experienced players something to enter without committing to another full-day tournament.
Prize Wall Tickets matter beyond the main event
Many side events award Prize Wall Tickets based on wins or final placement. The main event also gives 40 tickets to players finishing in the Top 64, making the Prize Wall a meaningful part of the overall reward structure rather than a minor side attraction.
OfflineTV and DSG guests will appear in Singapore
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore is also getting a larger creator presence. On Friday, members of OfflineTV and DSG's extended creator group are scheduled to record a Riftbound video on the Viewing Stage.
The announced guests include Toast, Sydeon, Yvonnie, Brodin and Frodan. They may also appear in games and meet-and-greet activities during the weekend, giving Friday a different feel from the more tournament-focused Saturday and Sunday schedule.
The group is also expected to appear on Sunday's official coverage in the break between the end of the Swiss rounds and the Top Cut.
How to watch Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore live
Official Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore coverage starts at 10:00 AM SGT. The broadcast is available through the official Riftbound YouTube channel and Riftbound's Twitch channel.
| Time zone | Broadcast start |
|---|---|
| Singapore Time, SGT | 10:00 AM |
| Pacific Daylight Time, PDT | 7:00 PM on the previous day |
| GMT | 2:00 AM |
The broadcast desk will feature Casanova, Courtney Smith, Carix and Logan Potter. Live viewers can expect featured matches and tournament analysis, while Riftbound on Twitch provides another official way to follow the event.
For faster updates between broadcast matches, @RiftboundOP on X is scheduled to post match results, bracket updates, player interviews, behind-the-scenes material and deck techs throughout the weekend.
Riftbound is part of the wider Riot Games ecosystem, but organized play has developed its own ladder from local events through Regional Qualifiers, Regional Championships and ultimately Worlds.
What comes after the Singapore Regional Qualifier?
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore is the penultimate Regional Qualifier of 2026. The final RQ is scheduled for Los Angeles from September 25 to 27.
After the Regional Qualifier season closes, attention shifts toward the Regional Championships. Europe begins in Stuttgart on November 6, while North America follows in Las Vegas from December 11 to 13. Top 8 finishers at those Regional Championships move another step up the organized play ladder by earning invitations to the first Riftbound World Championship.
Singapore therefore sits at an important point in the season. There is only one RQ left afterward, making the Top 64 invitations especially valuable for players who have not yet secured a Championship seat.
Competitor checklist before September 5
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore is a long tournament with a lot happening around it. A short checklist can prevent administrative mistakes from becoming more stressful than the actual matches.
- Confirm your badge status. Main-event entry requires a Competitor or Premium Competitor badge.
- Do not rely on walk-up availability. The current ticket listing shows badges sold out and a waitlist in operation.
- Connect your accounts. Make sure your Riot Account and Riftbound Gaming Network account are properly linked.
- Collect your badge early if possible. Thursday collection runs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with Friday collection beginning at 9:00 AM.
- Be ready for a 10:00 AM Saturday start. Day 1 contains eight Swiss rounds.
- Know the 18-point target. Reaching at least 18 match points sends you to Sunday.
- Prepare for Vendetta. Barcelona's results provide useful information, but Singapore may already move the metagame forward.
- Bring replacement sleeves and tournament essentials. A possible 13 Swiss rounds before the Top 8 can put a lot of wear on cards and sleeves.
- Plan around the full weekend. Even players eliminated from the Regional Qualifier have a large side-event schedule available.
For late changes, results and new organized play announcements, follow RiftDaily news as the Singapore weekend approaches.
Frequently asked questions about Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore
When is Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore?
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore runs from September 4 to 6, 2026. The main Regional Qualifier tournament itself is played on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6.
Where is Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore being held?
The event is at Singapore EXPO, Hall 3, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150. Expo MRT station provides direct public transport access, and the venue is around a 10-minute drive from Changi Airport.
What time does the Singapore RQ main event start?
Day 1 begins at 10:00 AM SGT on Saturday, September 5. Day 2 begins at 10:00 AM SGT on Sunday, September 6.
How many rounds are played at Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore?
Day 1 contains eight Swiss rounds. Players who reach at least 18 match points advance to five more Swiss rounds on Sunday. After 13 total Swiss rounds, the Top 8 moves into single elimination.
How many players qualify for a Regional Championship?
The Top 64 at Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore receive Regional Championship invitations. They also earn 40 Prize Wall Tickets and a future Regional Qualifier Competitor Pass.
What is the Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore prize pool?
The prize pool is $25,000 USD. First place earns $6,000, second gets $3,000, third and fourth receive $2,000 each, fifth through eighth receive $1,000, ninth through 16th receive $500 and 17th through 32nd receive $250.
What are the Best-Of prizes in Singapore?
Singapore has 33 eligible Best-Of awards covering Spiritforged, Unleashed and Vendetta Legends. The highest-finishing player on each eligible Legend receives a Foil Plated Legend.
Where can I watch Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore?
Official live coverage begins at 10:00 AM SGT on Riftbound's YouTube and Twitch channels. Casanova, Courtney Smith, Carix and Logan Potter are confirmed for the broadcast desk.
Singapore is one of the last chances to reach the 2026 Championships
Riftbound Regional Qualifier Singapore is more than another stop on the competitive calendar. With only Los Angeles remaining afterward, the September 4-6 weekend is one of the final opportunities of 2026 to turn a Regional Qualifier finish into a Regional Championship invitation.
The main numbers are easy to remember: eight Swiss rounds on Saturday, 18 match points to advance, five more Swiss rounds on Sunday, a Top 8 elimination bracket, $25,000 in cash and Regional Championship invitations for the Top 64. Around that core tournament is a much larger Riftbound weekend filled with side events, Prize Wall rewards, Best-Of Foil Plated Legends, creator appearances and live coverage.
Before the event, use the Riftbound hub for broader game coverage, check the Riftbound release schedule as the Vendetta season develops, compare the paths ahead at the European Regional Championship and North American Regional Championship, and follow RiftDaily news for Singapore results and final tournament updates.
