Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Preseason: Make Your Mark
2026/03/23
Greeting Rivals!
After a period of anticipation during the offseason, we are excited to officially announce the first competition of Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 — the Preseason, kicking off on March 27.
Veteran teams are returning to the battlefield fully prepared, while newly qualified contenders arrive with unstoppable momentum. 18 teams have successfully advanced from MRC S6, earning their place to compete alongside the league teams in Ignite.
With that, the full lineup of teams for Ignite 2026 is now set. Top competitors from across the regions will clash in the Preseason, setting the tone for the season ahead. All eyes are now on the battlefield as teams prepare to make their mark!
Tournament Schedule And Format
The Preseason will be played across multiple stages:
- Group Stage: BO3 Round Robin
- Playoffs: BO5 Double Elimination
- Grand Final: BO7
- The initial team seeding will be determined based on historical results combined with a draw.
- Teams advancing from MRC will be randomly assigned.
Map Pool and Version
The map pool for the Preseason will also see an update. SHIN-SHIBUYA returns and will be included in the Ignite map pool.
All Preseason matches across every region will be played on the Seasson 7.
Prize Pool
The total prize pool for the Preseason is $250,000, distributed as follows:
Preseason Results & Seeding
The Preseason will be operated independently within each region.
The results will primarily determine:
- The complete regional seeding
- The initial groupings and matchups for Stage 1 of the Regular Season
No teams will be eliminated after the Preseason. All participating teams will continue into the following stage 1.
Broadcast Talent
We're excited to unveil an exceptional lineup of on-air talent for the Ignite Tournament—get ready to enjoy the show!
Guidelines
To better understand the tournament rules, we recommend carefully reviewing the Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Preseason Tournament Rules.
Social Contact
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