SWC2026 Tournament Notice

Greetings from Com2uS!

INTO THE LEGACY!

The greatest legacy built together by Summoners from all over the world,

the <Summoners War: World Arena Championship 2026> is coming soon!

As SWC returns for its 10th anniversary, we are incredibly excited to see thrilling matches unfold!

Please read below for more detailed info on the SWC2026 Tournament.

[SWC2026 Player Qualification Criteria and Tournament Details]

1. Player Qualification Criteria

Applicants are selected based on the World Arena Season 36 and 37 rankings to compete in the PRELIMINARIES.

* Players are selected based on their ranking for each season, not their integrated ranking for Seasons 36 and 37.

* Top players are first selected based on their performance in the earlier season (Season 36), followed by top players from the following season (Season 37).

* Summoners who have not played in Season 36 but wish to compete in the SWC2026 are advised to participate in the ongoing Season 37.

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2. Application Period

Jun. 9 - Jun. 29, 12:00 AM PDT

* Please enter the event page (Event icon on the right side of the village - Sign Up banner) in the game to register.

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3. Tournament Schedule and Flow

First, please check the notice below for the new updates in SWC2026, including the new rule, Stack Ban.

[SWC2026 Changes Notice]

■ Preliminaries Player Selection (Early July to mid-July)

- Players are selected by region based on the World Arena Season 36 and 37 rankings.

* The number of players selected for each region varies. Please check below for the selection details by region.

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■ Tournament Schedule

The SWC2026 follows the schedule below.

Detailed tournament schedule and brackets will be announced in the future.

1) SWC2026 Schedule Overview

2) PRELIMINARIES Schedule Details

■ REGIONAL PRELIMINARIES

- All matches are played in a BO5 format under a double-elimination tournament.

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1) EUROPE & AMERICAS PRELIMINARIES

- 16 players are selected based on the season rankings.

- EUROPE & AMERICAS PRELIMINARIES Brackets

[Day 1]

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 1 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 8

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 5 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 4

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 4 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 5

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 8 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 1

[Day 2]

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 2 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 7

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 6 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 3

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 3 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 6

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 7 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 2

① The selected 16 players are assigned to two groups to compete in the quarterfinals on Day 1 and Day 2.

Winners of the quarterfinals advance to the upper bracket.

The 4 winners of the upper bracket finals advance to the REGIONAL CUP as Seed 1.

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② Players who lose in the quarterfinals will get another opportunity through the lower bracket on Day 3.

Players who win in the lower bracket will face those who lose in the upper bracket.

The 4 winners of the lower bracket finals advance to the REGIONAL CUP as Seed 2.

2) ASIA-PACIFIC PRELIMINARIES

- Each region selects 8 players to compete in the PRELIMINARIES based on the season rankings.

[CHANGED] The ASIA-PACIFIC PRELIMINARIES schedule has been shortened from 2 days to 1 day for each group.

- ASIA-PACIFIC PRELIMINARIES Brackets 

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 1 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 4

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 4 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 1

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 2 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 3

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 3 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 2

① The 8 players selected in each region play in the quarterfinals.

Players who win in the quarterfinals advance to the upper bracket.

The winner of the upper bracket finals becomes the first player to advance to the REGIONAL CUP.

② Players who lose in the quarterfinals will get another opportunity through the lower bracket.

Players who win in the lower bracket will face those who lose in the upper bracket.

The final winner of the lower bracket becomes the second player to advance to the REGIONAL CUP.

3) CHINA QUALIFIER PRELIMINARIES

- 16 players are selected to compete in the PRELIMINARIES based on the season rankings.

- CHINA QUALIFIER PRELIMINARIES Brackets

[Day 1]

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 1 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 8

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 5 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 4

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 4 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 5

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 8 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 1

[Day 2]

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 2 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 7

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 6 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 3

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 3 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 6

(Season 37) Qualifying Rank 7 vs (Season 36) Qualifying Rank 2

① The selected 16 players are assigned to two groups to compete in the quarterfinals on Day 1 and Day 2.

Winners of the quarterfinals advance to the upper bracket.

A total of 4 players, consisting of 2 winners of the upper bracket finals from each group, advance to the CHINA QUALIFIER MAIN ROUND as Seed 1.

② Players who lose in the quarterfinals will get another opportunity through the lower bracket.

Players who win in the lower bracket will face those who lose in the upper bracket.

A total of 4 players, consisting of 2 winners of the lower bracket finals from each group, advance to the CHINA QUALIFIER MAIN ROUND as Seed 2.

■ OPEN QUALIFIER

- One WORLD FINALS ticket is granted as an advantage to the WORLD FINALS host region, and an OPEN QUALIFIER is held to determine the advancing player. 

- The SWC2026 OPEN QUALIFIER selects 8 players based on the Season 36 and 37 rankings among those residing in Korea. 

- The winner of the OPEN QUALIFIER advances directly to the WORLD FINALS. Players eliminated in the OPEN QUALIFIER may participate again in the corresponding REGIONAL PRELIMINARIES if their World Arena season rankings meet the qualification criteria.

- The OPEN QUALIFIER is played in a BO5 format under a single-elimination quarterfinals tournament.

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■ REGIONAL CUPS

- All REGIONAL CUPS, including the CHINA QUALIFIER, are played in a BO5 format under a single-elimination quarterfinals tournament. 

- All brackets are formed by drawing lots, and the bracket draw videos will be made publicly available to ensure fairness. 

- A total of 9 players who place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the EUROPE, AMERICAS, and ASIA-PACIFIC CUPS, along with the winner and runner-up of the CHINA QUALIFIER MAIN ROUND, will advance to the WORLD FINALS held in Seoul, Korea.

* The schedule and location of the REGIONAL CUPS may change. Any change will be announced in a separate notice. Please look forward to future notices on the on-site viewing of the REGIONAL CUPS.

■ WORLD FINALS

- The following players will compete in the SWC2026 WORLD FINALS.

- The SWC2026 WORLD FINALS held in Seoul, Korea will be a 12-player single-elimination tournament.

- All matches are played in a BO5 format, except for the final, which is played in a BO7 format.

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* Please look forward to future notices on the on-site viewing of the WORLD FINALS.

Check out the location announcement video for the REGIONAL CUPS and WORLD FINALS, as well as the teaser video!

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[SWC2026 Location Announcement Video]

▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saf3kq-Tblc

[SWC2026 Teaser Video]

▶ https://youtu.be/abvXZ4X7Sv0

In addition, please check out the SWC2026 official website for detailed information about the tournament,

along with the special SWC MUSEUM prepared for the 10th anniversary.

All SWC2026 matches will be streamed live on the Summoners War Esports YouTube Channel.

Amazing gifts are prepared for viewers watching the livestream, so stay tuned!

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[Official Website]

▶ https://esports.summonerswar.com/swc

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[Subscribe to Summoners War Esports YouTube Channel]

▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/SummonersWarEsports

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Celebrating 10 years with SWC2026!

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the Summoners who have shined through the history of SWC.

The passionate moments and numerous legendary matches built together with Summoners worldwide are the special legacy of SWC.

Please look forward to another exciting journey of Summoners in the SWC2026 from August until November!

We ask for your great love and support for this meaningful 10th chapter of SWC.

Thank you.​