Marvel Rivals announces Ignite, esports tournament with $3 million prize pool

The competitive mode of Marvel Rivals has quickly become a mainstay of its growing esports scene. The mode challenges players to advance from Bronze III to the famous One Above All. It requires teamwork, strategy and mastery of characters such as Spider-Man y Scarlet Witch. Reward dedication with rare skins and emblems, such as the costume Blood Shield Invisible Woman from Season 1 for players of Gold III.

The Marvel Rivals Championship (MRC) has fueled the competitive fire, with Seasons 0: Doom’s Rise y 1: Eternal Night Falls attracting thousands of teams of North America, Europe, Asia y China. These in-game competitions, with prize pools of $14,500 per regionhave produced exciting clashes, with teams like Sentinels y Virtus Pro dominating the regional divisions. The MRC’s open qualifiers and double-elimination formats have made it both accessible and intensely competitive, paving the way for a booming esports sector.

Marvel Rivals is about to change esports once again with the introduction of Marvel Rivals Igniteits biggest competition to date. This global showdown boasts an impressive prize pool of $3 million and promises to crown the ultimate champion in a battle of heroes and villains. Here’s how to participate.

Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament rules, regions and how to participate.

Marvel Rivals Igniteannounced on May 1, 2025will be the biggest esports event for Marvel Rivals to date. This tournament has a prize pools of $3 millionwith 1 million allocated for the Global Finals in November 2025.. It covers five regions: the Americas, EMEA, China, Asia y Oceania. From May through November, Ignite aims to crown the ultimate champion in a battle between Marvel heroes and villains, cementing the game’s competitive status.

The format and schedule of the tournament are still unknown, but. NetEase has assured fans that they will be releasing the full rules soon. It is unclear whether Ignite will use the open grading structure of the Marvel Rivals Championship (MRC) or if it will be by invitation only, like the Marvel Rivals Invitational. In comparison, the MRC requires players to reach the rank of. Platinum III (upgraded from Gold III in Season 1) and form a faction of at least six players, competing in open and closed qualifiers in a double-elimination system. Ignite could use a similar format for regional qualifiers culminating in a high-stakes Global Finals.

Although registration details for Ignite have not yet been revealed, players should prepare by forming a faction of six or more playersall over the age of 16 years old. Registration will most likely be done through the game’s “Tournament” interface, as is the case with the MRC. In order to meet the possible eligibility criteria, reach at least the level of Platinum III in competitive mode. Follow the official Marvel Rivals channels (Twitch, YouTube, Discord y X) for information on registration, regional schedules and rules.