NetEase announces $3 million Marvel Rivals tournament

There has been a recent trend of games gaining overnight success. It happened with Fortnite, Black Myth: Wukong, and most recently, Marvel Rivals. Despite not coming from an established developer, Marvel Rivals ^[1] became a hit with fans thanks to its marriage of hero shooters and Marvel.

The game’s success has climbed so much that the developer NetEase Games is now organizing a tournament for it. Not only will it be officially sanctioned, but the tournament will also have a total prize of $3 million, which showcases the game’s success in such a short time.

So, if you want to learn about the Marvel Rivals $3 million tournament and whether you can join it, here you are!

Why is Marvel Rivals Ignite the title’s largest esports event yet?

NetEase Games has revealed Marvel Rivals Ignite, a global esports tournament featuring a record-breaking $3 million prize pool, with $1 million for the international finals in November 2025. Teams from the Americas, EMEA, China, Asia, and Oceania will compete from May to November 2025, although specifics on the format, such as open qualifiers versus invite-only, are unconfirmed. This championship is bigger than previous events like the $500k Marvel Rivals Invitational and streamer xQc’s $250k competition, which showcases NetEase’s push to cement the game’s professional scene.

The tournament’s announced trailer confirmed regional battles with a grand final. While rules and schedules are still unknown, Ignite’s structure might mirror the Marvel Rivals Championship, which required Platinum III rankings and six-player teams. Previous MRC seasons had thousands of teams, with organizations like Sentinels and Virtus Pro turning out to be powerful squads. NetEase promises more details regarding the event soon.

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How can players participate in the Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament

Although NetEase hasn’t provided details regarding registration, competitors should prepare by creating factions of six players aged 16+, aiming for Platinum III rank, the likely benchmark based on previous MRC tournaments. Sign-ups will probably be through the in-game tournament tab, with eligibility dependent on competitive mode progression. NetEase encourages players to look at Marvel Rivals’ official channels, like Twitch, YouTube, Discord, and X, for updates on regional schedules and rules.

British players like hxrvey of 100 Thieves and fate from Luminosity Gaming EU could represent the UK. However, professional player Ghasklin, someone who recently left FlyQuest, was disappointed by the timing, joking about the event coinciding with his break. Even though he’s taking a break, he’s looking to join NA teams, highlighting Ignite’s importance. With rare skins like Blood Shield Invisible Woman and global glory as rewards, Marvel Rivals Ignite aims to strengthen the hero shooter’s competitive scene.

References

1. [1] "Official Marvel Rivals website". www.marvelrivals.com. Retrieved May 02, 2025