Riftbound 10K New Zealand Open
Schedule
Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 05 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Alexandra Park | Auckland, AU
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Geek Culture Events presents Oceania’s First Major Competitive Riftbound EventJoin us in Auckland over Easter Weekend for three huge days of competitive Riftbound:
– Friday: Warm-up events all day
– Saturday: $10,000 Main Event
– Sunday: Bounce Back + Side Events all day
Players will compete for Prize Wall Tickets, redeemable for incredible rewards including:
– Exclusive Prize Wall Metal Leader cards
– Promo cards (including some not yet available in Oceania)
– Origins & Spiritforged booster packs and booster boxes
This is the first event of its kind in the region!
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MAIN EVENT INFORMATION
Saturday April 4th – Day 1
– Doors Open: 9:00am
– Event Start: 10:00am
– Entry Fee: $75
– 8 Swiss Rounds
Cut to the higher of:
– Top 32
– X-2 or better
(Advance to Day 2)
Sunday April 5th – Day 2
– Start Time: 9:00am
– 4 Swiss Rounds
Cut to Top 8 Playoffs
PRIZES
Minimum $10,000 Cash Prize Pool
– 1st Place: $3,500 Cash + Champion Trophy
– 2nd Place: $2,500 Cash
– 3rd–4th Place: $1,000 Cash
– 5th–8th Place: $500 Cash
All Main Event players also earn:
– 10 Prize Wall Tickets per match win
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VIP TICKETS (LIMITED)
A small number of VIP tickets will be available.
VIP includes:
– Entry to the Main Event
– 3x Bronze Side Event tickets
– VIP hangout area with food included
– Free drinks all weekend
– 50 Prize Wall Tickets
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SIDE EVENTS
Friday Warm-Up Event
Kick off the weekend with a full competitive warm-up tournament.
– Start Time: 10:00am
– Entry Fee: $50
– 6 Swiss Rounds
Prize Wall Tickets:
– 6 Wins: 200 Tickets
– 5 Wins: 100 Tickets
– 4 Wins: 50 Tickets
– All other players: 25 Tickets
Perfect for practice, early rewards, and preparing for the $10,000 Main Event.
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All-Weekend Side Events
Side events will be running all weekend for players who want to keep battling between rounds.
8-Player On-Demand Single Elimination
– Entry Fee: $20
Prize Wall Tickets:
– All players receive 10 Tickets
– +10 Tickets per match win
Events fire as soon as 8 players register — jump in anytime.
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Sunday Bounce Back Event
Didn’t make Day 2 or just want more Riftbound? Join the Bounce Back event running alongside day 2 rounds and Top 8 playoffs.
– Start Time: 10:00am
– Entry Fee: $50
– 6 Swiss Rounds
Prize Wall Tickets:
– 6 Wins: 200 Tickets
– 5 Wins: 100 Tickets
– 4 Wins: 50 Tickets
– All other players: 25 Tickets
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JUDGING & VOLUNTEERING
Interested in judging for the Riftbound 10K New Zealand Open? We're looking for an experienced judge team for the weekend! Please fill in the form by 16/02/2026:
Judging - https://forms.gle/EV7FtEoKCDyb3wLcA
We highly encourage all prospective judges to purchase a ticket for the Open first and you have the option of refunding the ticket if you are chosen as a judge.
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TICKET SALES
Tickets go live:
– 6:00pm, Wednesday 4th February
The ticket page will be posted on the Riftbound: League of Legends NZ Page and updated here early next week!
Ticketing Link: https://buytickets.at/geekcultureevents/2054897
We can’t wait to welcome the Oceania Riftbound community to Auckland for an unforgettable weekend.
Book your travel now!
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