Riftbound 10K Showdown - Auckland

Geek Culture Events presents Asia-Pacific’s First Ever Riftbound Showdown Event!
Join us in Auckland Card Show on the 15th-16th August for the Auckland 10K Showdown where players will be competing for:
- $10,000 in cash prizing
- Standard Plated Metal Legends for Best-of finishers
- Invites to future Regional Championships
- Competitor Badges to future Regional Qualifier Events.
Additionally, all players will also receive a Jayce, Man of Progress promo just for participating.
Players will earn Prize Wall Tickets each round, which can be redeemed for a range of rewards including booster prizing, accessories and promos.
This is the first and only event of its kind this season across the Asia-Pacific region - you won’t want to miss it! Side Events will be running throughout the weekend for players looking to continue battling.
Entry Fee: $60 add on to Auckland Card Show Weekend Ticket ($35)
Showdown Prizing:
- $10,000 Cash Prize Pool
- Standard Plated Legends will be awarded to Best-Of finishers featuring Legends from the three most recent sets.
1st Place
- $3,500 Cash
- Champion Trophy
- Invite to a Future Regional Championship
- Standard Competitor Badge for a Future Regional Qualifier Event
2nd Place
- $2,500 Cash
- Standard Competitor Badge for a Future Regional Qualifier Event
3rd-4th Place
- $1,000 Cash
- Standard Competitor Badge for a Future Regional Qualifier Event
5th-8th Place
-$500 Cash
Attendance Bonus Prizing
If attendance reaches 256 players or more:
- An additional Regional Championship Invite will be awarded to the 2nd Place finisher.
- Standard Competitor Badges for Future Regional Qualifier Events will also be awarded to 5th-8th Place finishers.
Main Event Prize Wall Tickets
All players earn:
- 10 Prize Wall Tickets per Match Win
- 5 Prize Wall Tickets per Match Loss or Draw
Tournament Structure
Saturday August 15th (Day 1) 10am Start
7 Swiss rounds
Cut to day 2 for the higher of:
- Top 64
- X-2 or better

Sunday August 16th (Day 2) 10am Start
5 Swiss rounds
Cut to Untimed Top 8 Playoff

Side Events
8-Player On-Demand Single Elimination
Entry Fee: $20
All players receive:
10 Prize Wall Tickets on entry
An additional 10 Prize Wall Tickets per Match Win
4-Player Free-for-All
Entry Fee: $20
All players receive:
10 Prize Wall Tickets on entry
Additional rewards:
Winner receives an additional 10 Prize Wall Tickets
Winner nominates one "Most Honourable" player to receive an additional 10 Prize Wall Tickets
2v2 Magma Chamber (Best-of-One)
Special Rules:
Cards that affect "friendly" units affect both you and your teammate.
Players may play spells during their teammate's turn.
Turn order alternates between teams.
Score limit is 11.
Three battlefields are in play.
These events will begin as soon as enough players register, allowing you to jump in at any time throughout the weekend.
Entry Fee: $20
All Players receive:
10 Prize Wall Tickets on entry
An additional 20 Prize Wall Tickets for the winning duo.
Sunday Bounce Back Event
Entry Fee: $50
Start Time: 10am
6 Swiss Rounds
6 Wins: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
5 Wins: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
4 Wins: 50 Prize Wall Tickets
All Other Players: 25 Prize Wall Tickets
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 8th July 2026:
Judging - https://forms.gle/PmUVLKhw5qkk2NSt6
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.
REGISTRATION POLICIES:
By registering and purchasing an event ticket to our event, you agree not to resell your ticket to the event. Please note: Tickets are NOT transferable and will be tied to your name and email address. Refunds will be processed at the sole discretion of Geek Culture Events.
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
By purchasing an entry to either event paths you understand that you are providing your consent to be in any potential photographs, videos, livestreams, etc taken by Geek Culture, events staff, or other content creators at the event while you are in the main event area.
FAQ
1) There will be no metal cards available on the Prize Wall
2) Side Event Entries can be purchased on the day.
3) The Tournament itself is a $60 add on to a mandatory Auckland Card Show Weekend entry Ticket ($35)
4) For further information on the Showdown Series Circuit, please visit the official announcement page:
https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/organizedplay/announcing-the-showdown-series-le-rift-tour/