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Marvel Rivals’ competitive mode has swiftly become a staple of its expanding esports scene. The mode challenges players to advance from Bronze III to the famous One Above All. It requires teamwork, strategy, and mastery of characters like Spider-Man and Scarlet Witch. It rewards dedication with rare skins and crests, such as Season 1’s Blood Shield Invisible Woman costume for Gold III players.
The Marvel Rivals Championship (MRC) has fuelled the competitive fire, with Seasons 0: Doom’s Rise and 1: Eternal Night Falls attracting thousands of teams from North America, Europe, Asia, and China. These in-game competitions, with $14,500 prize pools per region, have produced exciting matchups, with teams like Sentinels and Virtus Pro dominating regional divisions. The MRC’s open qualifiers and double-elimination formats have made it both accessible and intensely competitive, paving the way for a thriving esports sector.
Marvel Rivals is about to change esports once again with the introduction of Marvel Rivals Ignite, its largest competition to date. This global clash features a remarkable $3 million prize pool and promises to crown the ultimate champion in a fight of heroes and villains. Here’s how you can participate.
Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament rules, regions, and how to participate
Marvel Rivals Ignite, announced on May 1, 2025, would be the largest esports event for Marvel Rivals till date. This esports tournament has a $3 million prize pool, with $1 million allocated for the Global Finals in November 2025. It encompasses five regions: the Americas, EMEA, China, Asia, and Oceania. Running from May to November, Ignite aspires to crown the ultimate champion in a battle of Marvel heroes and villains, cementing the game’s esports status.
The tournament’s format and timetable are still unknown, but NetEase has assured fans that they’ll release the full rules soon. It is uncertain whether Ignite will use the open-qualifier structure of the Marvel Rivals Championship (MRC) or be invitation-only, similar to the Marvel Rivals Invitational. In comparison, the MRC demands players to achieve Platinum III rank (up from Gold III in Season 1) and establish a faction of at least six players, playing in open and closed qualifications in a double-elimination system. Ignite may use a similar format for regional qualifiers that culminate in a high-stakes Global Finals.
While Ignite registration specifics are yet to be revealed, players should prepare by forming a faction of six or more players, all of whom must be 16 or older. Registration will most likely take place through the in-game “Tournament” interface, as with MRC. To meet potential eligibility criteria, achieve at least a Platinum III level in competitive mode. Follow the official Marvel Rivals channels (Twitch, YouTube, Discord, and X) for information on sign-ups, regional schedules, and rules.
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Marvel Rivals
- Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter
