NetEase has announced that registrations are open for the 2026 Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cup.
The PlayStation Cups are monthly open-bracket competitions exclusively available to PS4 and PS5 players, offering in-game rewards based on a team’s performance.
The event will feature two splits, with the first running from January 1st to 17th and the next split taking place from January 18th to 31st, 2026. The upcoming tournament will serve as the first official esports event organised by NetEase in the Marvel Rivals 2026 calendar.
The latest PlayStation Cup comes with a tournament format update. Teams are eligible for certain rewards based on the number of wins and losses secured, with a limit of three wins and two losses. When either limit is reached, a match ends, and the results are calculated.
Here are all of the rewards available in 2026 Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cup and how to acquire them:
| Wins | Reward |
| Three Wins | 800 Units/Person + ‘1st’ Faction Trophy + Title |
| Two Wins | 400 Units/Person + ‘2nd’ Faction Trophy + Title |
| One Win | 200 Units/Person + ‘Top 4’ Faction Trophy + Title |
| No Wins | 100 Units/Person + ‘Top 8’ Faction Trophy + Title |
Solo queuing is not possible for the PlayStation Cup, requiring players to enter as part of an in-game faction to compete. The blog post by PlayStation adds that all players must be 16 years or older. There is a full list of terms and conditions available online for further details.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to enter the Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cups:
- Launch Marvel Rivals on your PS5/PS4
- Navigate to the “Tournaments” tab at the top of your screen
- Select “Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cups”
- Select your region
- Queue up in the PlayStation Cup and secure as many wins as possible
The last PlayStation Cup for Marvel Rivals took place back in December 2025, and featured a boosted prize of 12,000 units (~$120/£95) per group.
Marvel Rivals in 2026
The event is scheduled to take place during Marvel Rivals Season 6: Night at the Museum, which will begin on January 16th, 2026. The new season will bring two new heroes to the roster, including Deadpool and a second unconfirmed hero, potentially Elsa Bloodstone.
In the esports side, Marvel Rivals Ignite returns for a 2026 season with an updated format. Beginning with a pre-season in April 2026, the $3m (~£2.26m) circuit will once again see the best teams from across the now four regions compete for a place in this year’s Grand Finals.
Various programmes have also been opened for teams and players looking to make an impact in 2025. The Ignite 2026 Partner Programme application phase has begun, where teams can be selected to receive financial incentives such as in-game bundle revenue shares. Caster applications are also open, with chosen candidates set to be announced before the pre-season begins.
