TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds is the Tier 1 Teamfight Tactics circuit for Set 18, with three Cup weekends where elite regional players compete for a $30,200 event prize pool, Pro Points, Regional Finals positioning and direct qualification opportunities for the Tactician's Crown.
The three scheduled Cups are the Riftbeast Cup on September 4-6, the Elderwood Cup on September 18-20 and the Blossom Cup on October 2-4, 2026. Each Cup uses placement-based scoring across the opening two days before the final eight players enter a Checkmate finale. A player who reaches 20 points on Day 3 goes into check and can win the tournament by taking first place in a later game.
As of September 21, 2026, the Riftbeast and Elderwood Cup dates have passed, making the Blossom Cup the remaining scheduled TFT Pro Circuit event for Enchanted Wilds. This guide covers the complete schedule, tournament structure, scoring system, prize distribution, original qualified-player lists, Pro Points, Regional Finals implications, broadcasts and official resources.
TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds at a glance
Riot Games describes the TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds as its Tier 1 competitive ecosystem. The circuit is built around the leading players from the previous set and sits directly on the path toward Regional Finals and the Tactician's Crown.
| Detail | TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds information |
|---|---|
| Set | Set 18: Enchanted Wilds |
| Competitive tier | Tier 1 TFT competition |
| Cups | Riftbeast Cup, Elderwood Cup and Blossom Cup |
| Standard field | 32 players per Cup field |
| Prize pool | $30,200 USD per event in Riot's Enchanted Wilds competitive overview |
| Game scoring | 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1 points from 1st through 8th |
| Day 1 | 32 players, 6 games, top 24 advance |
| Day 2 | 24 players narrowed to 8 finalists across three stages |
| Day 3 | 8-player Checkmate finale with points reset |
| Checkmate threshold | 20 points, followed by a game win |
| Direct Crown qualification | Cup winners plus the leading Pro Point earner from APAC, EMEA and AMER |
| Final scheduled Cup | Blossom Cup, October 2-4, 2026 |
If you are also learning the set itself, RiftDaily's TFT Set 18 Enchanted Wilds guide provides the gameplay context behind the champions, traits and mechanics competitors are working with.
TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds schedule and Cup dates
The TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds calendar is compact. All three Cup weekends take place within roughly a month, so players have limited time to adapt between events while accumulating the Pro Points that determine later qualification and seeding.
| Cup | Dates | Key detail | Status on September 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riftbeast Cup | September 4-6, 2026 | Opening Cup of the Set 18 circuit | Scheduled dates passed |
| Elderwood Cup | September 18-20, 2026 | Cross-region Cup featuring paired regions | Scheduled dates passed |
| Blossom Cup | October 2-4, 2026 | Final Cup, with Pro Point standings finalized after Day 2 | Upcoming |
The short turnaround makes patch knowledge and adaptation especially important. Players and viewers who want to follow balance changes between Cups can use RiftDaily's TFT updates coverage to keep tournament strategy in context.
Why the Elderwood Cup was different
The Elderwood Cup introduced one of the most important twists in TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds: it was a cross-region competition rather than a standard home-region-only event. Riot paired AMER with EMEA and APAC with CN, creating mixed 32-player fields across the paired Home Cups.
Riot's broader Enchanted Wilds competitive overview explains how those placements work. The number one player in each region's relevant ranking remains in that region's Home Cup. The following players are grouped in pairs, such as numbers two and three, four and five, and so on, then split between the Home Cup and the opposing region's Cup. The player ranked 32nd competes in the opposing region's Home Cup.
That structure means the Elderwood Cup is not simply another repeat of the Riftbeast field. It exposes players to opponents from another competitive region while still feeding results back into the same broader Pro Point race.
How the TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds format works
A full TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds Cup is designed to reward performance over many games before switching to a high-pressure Checkmate final. Players who survive every Day 1 and Day 2 cut take part in 13 rounds across those two days, while Day 3 can last for up to eight games.
| Stage | Players | Games | What happens next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 32 | 6 | Top 24 advance |
| Day 2, stage 1 | 24 | 3 | Top 16 continue |
| Day 2, stage 2 | 16 | 2 | Top 4 reach Day 3, bottom 4 are eliminated, middle 8 continue |
| Day 2, stage 3 | 8 | 2 | Top 4 join the Day 3 finalists |
| Day 3 | 8 | Up to 8 | Checkmate determines the Cup winner |
For ongoing tournament coverage beyond this event guide, RiftDaily's main Teamfight Tactics coverage tracks the game and its competitive ecosystem throughout the set.
Day 1: six games and snake reseeding
Day 1 starts with 32 competitors divided into four lobbies of eight. Everyone plays six games, and lobbies are reorganized using snake seeding every two games. After the six-game opening day, the top 24 point earners survive.
Snake seeding spreads adjacent positions through different lobbies instead of putting the highest-ranked players together in one group. Riot published the following seeding pattern for TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds:
| Lobby A | Lobby B | Lobby C | Lobby D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed 1 | Seed 2 | Seed 3 | Seed 4 |
| Seed 8 | Seed 7 | Seed 6 | Seed 5 |
| Seed 9 | Seed 10 | Seed 11 | Seed 12 |
| Seed 16 | Seed 15 | Seed 14 | Seed 13 |
| Seed 17 | Seed 18 | Seed 19 | Seed 20 |
| Seed 24 | Seed 23 | Seed 22 | Seed 21 |
| Seed 25 | Seed 26 | Seed 27 | Seed 28 |
| Seed 32 | Seed 31 | Seed 30 | Seed 29 |
Riot's event guide states that lobbies are reseeded according to the current tournament standings after games four and six. The practical effect is that a player's performance changes not only their place on the leaderboard, but also the lobby environment they encounter in later rounds.
Day 2: three successive cuts
Points from Day 1 carry into Day 2. The surviving 24 competitors first play three games, one more than the equivalent stage used in the previous set. Sixteen players remain after that phase.
Those 16 then play two more games with their existing points still intact. The bottom four are eliminated. The top four immediately secure a Day 3 place and lock their placement for Pro Point purposes, while the middle eight move into a final two-game stage.
The top four from that eight-player group claim the remaining Day 3 positions. By the end of the second day, the original 32-player TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds field has been reduced to eight finalists.
Day 3: points reset for Checkmate
The final day changes the calculation completely because all accumulated tournament points are reset. Eight players start from zero and enter the Checkmate format.
- A player must first reach at least 20 Day 3 points.
- Reaching 20 or more puts that player and the lobby into "check."
- Once in check, that player must win a subsequent game to win the tournament.
- Multiple competitors can be in check at the same time.
- The TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds final can last a maximum of eight games.
- Riot's September 2 event guide states that if nobody in check wins within eight games, the player with the most total Day 3 points wins the tournament.
- Once the winner is decided, the other finalists are ordered by their Day 3 points.
For example, imagine a player finishes a game with 22 total Day 3 points. That score does not instantly make them champion. They are now in check, so they must finish first in a later game. If two or three players have already crossed 20, any one of them can close the tournament with a win.
This produces a useful tension for viewers. Before the threshold, points and consistency are everything. After the threshold, a first-place finish becomes the decisive result.
TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds scoring system
Every standard game in TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds awards points from eight down to one. The system is deliberately simple, making the live standings easier to calculate while rewarding every placement.
| Placement | Tournament points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 8 |
| 2nd | 7 |
| 3rd | 6 |
| 4th | 5 |
| 5th | 4 |
| 6th | 3 |
| 7th | 2 |
| 8th | 1 |
A first is worth eight points, but a stable run of top-four placements can be just as important during the long opening stages. This is why the Day 1 and Day 2 leaderboard matters even when a player has not won many individual games.
TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds prize pool and payouts
Riot's full Enchanted Wilds competitive overview lists the TFT Pro Circuit prize pool at $30,200 USD per event. The September 2 tournament article rounds that figure to a "$30K" prize pool, while the official prize graphic gives the exact $30,200 figure.
| Finishing position | Listed placement payout |
|---|---|
| 1st | $3,000 |
| 2nd | $2,000 |
| 3rd | $1,700 |
| 4th | $1,500 |
| 5th | $1,300 |
| 6th | $1,200 |
| 7th | $1,100 |
| 8th | $1,000 |
| 9th-12th | $800 each |
| 13th-16th | $700 each |
| 17th-20th | $600 each |
| 21st-24th | $500 each |
| 25th-28th | $450 each |
| 29th-32nd | $400 each |
The important detail is that TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds pays well beyond the final table. Even players eliminated before Day 3 receive placement prize money, while winning the Cup also carries the much larger competitive reward of direct Tactician's Crown qualification.
How Pro Points affect Regional Finals and the Tactician's Crown
Pro Points connect the three TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds Cups. Instead of judging a player only by whether they win a single tournament, the system rewards sustained results across the circuit.
At the end of the set, the player with the most Pro Points in APAC, EMEA and AMER qualifies directly for the Tactician's Crown. Riot also states that the top four Pro Point earners receive additional prize money at the end of the set.
Pro Points also determine where TFT Pro Circuit players enter the Regional Finals structure. Riot's Enchanted Wilds overview lays out the following route for APAC, EMEA and AMER competitors:
| Pro Point position | Regional Finals path |
|---|---|
| Top 16 | Enter in Week 2 alongside the 16 players who survive Week 1 |
| 17th-28th | Enter the Week 1 Battle Stage |
| Bottom 4 | Enter the Regional Finals Play-ins |
The top four Pro Point earners also receive another advantage in Regional Finals: they make the selections used to determine the initial Day 4 lobbies.
Why Blossom Cup Pro Points are handled differently
The final Cup has a special competitive-integrity rule. Every player who reaches Day 3 of the Blossom Cup receives four Pro Points, regardless of their eventual Checkmate finishing position.
Because of that rule, the final TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds Pro Point standings are locked at the conclusion of Day 2 of the Blossom Cup. Day 3 can then focus on winning the Cup without different Pro Point rewards influencing the decisions players make inside the Checkmate lobby.
Where the TFT Pro Circuit sits in the Enchanted Wilds esports path
The Pro Circuit is only one part of the Set 18 competitive ecosystem. Riot describes four major stages: Tactician's Trials, TFT Pro Circuit, Regional Finals and the Tactician's Crown. Regional Finals brings together 64 leading players, while the global Tactician's Crown begins with 40 competitors.
Riot's overview of the competitive system is useful if you want to understand why Pro Points, Cup wins and Regional Finals entry stages matter beyond a single weekend.
This official explainer walks through the broader TFT esports path from early competition to the Pro Circuit, Regional Finals and the Crown.
For TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds, the key takeaway is that Cup performance can affect both direct Crown qualification and how deep into Regional Finals a player is seeded. That gives every point accumulated before the Blossom Cup cutoff practical value.
The Tactician's Crown is the destination at the end of that path. Riot's previous world championship presentation gives a sense of the stage that direct TFT Pro Circuit qualification leads toward, although the players and set shown belong to the preceding Space Gods season.
The video is useful as world-stage context rather than a source for current Enchanted Wilds rules. The Set 18 dates, fields and format in this guide follow the Enchanted Wilds competitive information instead.
TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds qualified players
Riot published the initial TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds qualified-player lists on September 2, 2026. APAC, Americas and EMEA each had 32 names in that announcement. The CN list was still incomplete at publication time, and Riot specifically noted that the remaining CN qualifiers would be determined later in September.
The names below reproduce that official September 2 roster rather than silently replacing it with later event-specific fields. This distinction matters because the Elderwood Cup subsequently mixed paired regions. Confirmed competitive announcements can be followed through RiftDaily's TFT news, while unconfirmed roster or event chatter is kept separate in our TFT leaks coverage.
APAC qualified players
| Steppy | Maris | Milo | A Long |
| steelo of bora | title | Iron Bog | seoill |
| Grenade | pk1 | ManEoLi | K1an |
| Kahdei | YBY1 | Lê Chuyên | iCeEmperoz |
| AQ1H | Kangsunjong | mori | Maladjust |
| pigpig | Stillness | Vic1 | MIDFEED |
| Inpath | Ssangyeop | NeverWin | Lilbear |
| WithoutYou | Royal | SheeepStick | JazLatte |
Americas qualified players
| ACAD Dishsoap | CTG Kaiweng | FNC Darth Nub | CTG dankmemes01 |
| VIT k3soju | k0nda1 | Upsetmax | vvvvvvvvvvvvvclf |
| bruhbruhbruhwho | ROC me1stor8th | Phoenixaa | CTG Marcel P |
| techzz1 | cmbQAQ | ArtixRx | Cambulee |
| CTG robinsongz | wigwugg | ACAD wasian | Broseph |
| KBM Toddy | vit setsuko | GG9 | Black Sheep |
| Cottontail | RYT Shaco | JukeYou | ripple overdrive |
| FL Chunington | MJS Deleted | DavidAce | J or C |
EMEA qualified players
| whyyoumadpro | HoroX | TH Hypno | Zbrojson |
| Guillosko | MKOI Safo20 | MIH bensac | MOUZ Wet Jungler |
| Skipaeus | MIH Tarteman | yakumomurai | Bialy Lis |
| Arzoo | MKOI Dalesom | MOUZ Traviscwat | M8 L3SCoco |
| SelimShady | MOUZ Kubixon | GodL Deis1k | Kojnid |
| Loescher | SLY Vomendeth | GodL Gobosteur | Nuryy7 |
| pepoglad | MOUZ AUG | Clemou | M8 Jedusor |
| 5454 | Enzo | MIH ZyK0o | KlicorneN |
CN players listed by Riot on September 2
| AGAL LiTuChuan | Huanmie | Ringo |
| Qitux | Lishao | WBG Tianlong |
| suirenka | Flancy | WBG LBTZ |
| A Hao ei | jiejie | TLG diaomei |
| xiaoge | huanyi | gutianluo |
| WBG XZZ | Lion god | Wangnian |
| WBG XZZ | YSG Libuyan | YSG Hanxing |
Riot's September 2 article displays WBG XZZ twice in its CN list. The table above preserves the published list rather than guessing which name, if any, the duplicate may have replaced. Riot also stated at the time that additional CN TFT Pro Circuit qualifiers would be determined later that month.
Riftbeast Cup broadcast schedule
The original TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds announcement included regional broadcast start times for the Riftbeast Cup. These times applied specifically to the September 4-6 opening Cup and should not automatically be assumed for later events.
| Region | PT | CEST | SGT |
|---|---|---|---|
| APAC | 3 AM | 12 PM | 6 PM |
| EMEA | 7 AM | 4 PM | 10 PM |
| AMER | 1 PM | 10 PM | 4 AM the following day |
Because tournament start times can change by Cup and region, viewers should check the current official channels close to the broadcast rather than relying on the Riftbeast times for Blossom.
How to watch TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds
Riot directs viewers to its official Pro broadcasts and featured co-streamers for TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds. The CompeteTFT social accounts are particularly useful near event weekends because Riot uses them to announce the available co-streamer roster and broadcast information.
| Official channel | Link |
|---|---|
| CompeteTFT on X | @CompeteTFT |
| Teamfight Tactics on Facebook | Official TFT Facebook |
| CompeteTFT on Instagram | @CompeteTFT on Instagram |
| Teamfight Tactics on YouTube | Official TFT YouTube channel |
| Competitive TFT website | CompeteTFT |
| Teamfight Tactics on Twitch | Official TFT Twitch channel |
| CompeteTFT on TikTok | @compete_tft on TikTok |
If you encounter a game, account or client issue while playing Teamfight Tactics, the official Riot Games TFT Support site is the appropriate troubleshooting resource.
What to watch during a TFT Pro Circuit match
If you are new to competitive TFT, the leaderboard can initially look like a wall of numbers. Three details make TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds much easier to follow.
- Watch the cutoff, not just first place. On Day 1, 24th is the survival line. Day 2 repeatedly creates new cutoffs as the field contracts toward eight.
- Pay attention to cumulative points. Points carry throughout the first two days, so one poor game does not necessarily end a run and one win does not guarantee advancement.
- Track who is in check on Day 3. Once a player reaches 20 points, every later lobby can end the tournament if that player wins.
That last point is what makes the final especially easy to understand once you know the rule. A player sitting on 19 points needs more points before a win can close the event. A player already on 20 or more can become champion immediately by taking first.
Official TFT esports resources connected to the Pro Circuit
Riot's TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds article also points readers toward earlier competitive explainers and championship coverage. Most concern the previous Space Gods season, so they are best used for historical context rather than current Set 18 dates or rules.
| Official resource | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Space Gods Tactician's Crown Primer | Previous Crown broadcast, player and event information |
| Regional Finals: Everything You Need To Know | Previous set Regional Finals reference |
| TFT Space Gods Tactician's Crown Announcement | Previous world championship announcement and structure |
| TFT Pro Circuit: Space Gods | Previous set's Pro Circuit for format comparison |
| Compete in SPACE GODS | Previous competitive ecosystem overview |
| Darth Nub Wins the Lore & Legends Tactician's Crown | Earlier TFT world championship coverage |
Frequently asked questions about TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds
What is TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds?
TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds is the Tier 1 competitive Teamfight Tactics circuit for Set 18. Leading regional players compete across the Riftbeast, Elderwood and Blossom Cups for prize money, Pro Points, Regional Finals positioning and opportunities to qualify directly for the Tactician's Crown.
When are the TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds Cups?
The Riftbeast Cup was scheduled for September 4-6, the Elderwood Cup for September 18-20 and the Blossom Cup for October 2-4, 2026. As of September 21, Blossom is the remaining scheduled Cup.
How many players are in a TFT Pro Circuit Cup?
A standard TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds Cup field contains 32 players. Day 1 reduces the field to 24, Day 2 progressively reduces it to eight and those eight play the final Checkmate stage.
How does TFT Pro Circuit scoring work?
Players receive eight points for first, seven for second, six for third, five for fourth, four for fifth, three for sixth, two for seventh and one for eighth. Points carry through Days 1 and 2 before being reset for the Day 3 final.
How does Checkmate work in TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds?
A finalist enters check after reaching at least 20 points on Day 3. That player must then win a later game to become champion. Several players can be in check simultaneously. Riot's September 2 rules state that if no checked player wins within the eight-game maximum, the player with the most Day 3 points wins the tournament.
What is the TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds prize pool?
Riot's Enchanted Wilds competitive overview lists the TFT Pro Circuit prize pool at $30,200 USD per event. First place receives a listed placement payout of $3,000, with placement money extending through 32nd place.
Does a TFT Pro Circuit Cup winner qualify for the Tactician's Crown?
Yes. The winner of a TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds Cup qualifies directly for the Tactician's Crown. In addition, the leading Pro Point earner from APAC, EMEA and AMER earns a direct Crown qualification at the end of the circuit.
Why is the Elderwood Cup cross-region?
The Elderwood Cup was designed as a cross-region showdown. AMER and EMEA were paired, while APAC and CN were paired. Players were distributed between Home Cups and opposing-region Cups according to the ranking and split system Riot outlined before the event.
When are TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds Pro Points finalized?
Final Pro Point standings are locked at the conclusion of Day 2 of the Blossom Cup. All eight Blossom Day 3 finalists receive four Pro Points, so different Checkmate finishing positions do not alter the final Pro Point race.
Where can I watch TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds?
Riot broadcasts TFT competition through its official Pro channels and approved co-streamers. The CompeteTFT accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok, together with the official Teamfight Tactics Twitch and YouTube channels, are the best places to check event-specific broadcast information.
What comes next for Enchanted Wilds competition
The remaining scheduled milestone for TFT Pro Circuit Enchanted Wilds is the Blossom Cup on October 2-4. It matters for more than the final Cup trophy: Pro Point standings are finalized after Day 2, the winner can secure a direct Tactician's Crown berth, and the resulting standings help determine how players enter Regional Finals.
For the wider set, keep RiftDaily's TFT Set 18 Enchanted Wilds guide nearby, follow our Teamfight Tactics coverage and TFT updates for gameplay changes, use TFT news for confirmed competitive developments, and keep TFT leaks separate when information has not yet been officially announced.
