The Marvel Rivals Championship returns with its highly anticipated Season 1, titled Eternal Night Falls. Following its successful debut in late 2024, this competitive season runs from March 8th to April 6th, 2025, featuring intense battles across console and PC.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The competition spans four major regions:
- China
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
Each region has a $14,500 prize pool, with teams battling across Open Qualifiers, Closed Qualifiers, and the Double-Elimination Bracket.
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Divisions and Registration
Players can register in-game for one of the following divisions until March 8th:
- China PC
- North America PC/Console
- Europe PC/Console
- Asia PC/Console
Tournament Stages
- Open Qualifiers (March 8–9):
- Teams play BO1 series.
- Top 128 teams advance to the Double-Elimination Stage.
- Remaining teams have another chance through the Closed Qualifiers.
- Closed Qualifiers (March 15–16):
- Top 128 teams from the Closed Qualifiers join the Open Qualifier winners.
- Double-Elimination Bracket (March 22–April 6):
- A total of 256 teams compete in BO3 matches until the top 16 are determined.
- The format switches to BO5 for the top 16 and culminates in the BO7 Lower Bracket Finals and Grand Finals.
Key match dates:
- March 22–23
- March 29–30
- April 5–6
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Prize Pool Distribution
Each region has a $14,500 (~£11,600) prize pool distributed as follows:
- Champion: $6,000
- Runner-up: $3,000
- Third Place: $1,500
- Fourth Place: $800
- 5th–8th Place: $400 each
- 9th–16th Place: $200 each
The champion team in each region takes home the largest share, while other participants earn rewards based on placement.
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Live Streams and Community Impact
The Marvel Rivals Championship Season 1 will be streamed live on:
- March 29–30
- April 5–6
Catch all the action on Marvel Rivals’ official Twitch and YouTube channels.
Developer Insights
In a recent interview with Metro, Guangyun Chen, Game Director for Marvel Rivals at NetEase, emphasized the importance of balancing esports tournaments with casual gameplay.
“We really hope that when we do competitive modes or tournaments, they will coexist with our quick play,” Guangyun stated, highlighting the team’s broader vision for the game.
Conclusion
The Marvel Rivals Championship Season 1 is set to redefine the game’s competitive landscape, with thrilling matches, a substantial prize pool, and strategic innovations.
Fans and players alike can look forward to an exciting season of intense competition and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out on the action starting March 8th, 2025!