Riftbound Showdown Series Melbourne
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Riftbound Showdown Series
Prepare for a weekend of high-level Riftbound competition!
Join us for an officially sanctioned Riftbound Showdown Series event, bringing together players from across Australia and beyond to battle for cash prizes, sealed product, and a path toward the next level of Riftbound Organised Play.
Whether you're a seasoned competitive player or looking to test yourself against some of the best players in the region, this is your chance to compete in a large-scale, professionally run Riftbound tournament.
Tournament Structure – MAIN EVENT - 256 Players
In accordance with UVS procedure - Set 5 'Radiance' will be legal for this event. Friday side events will focus on Radiance, assisting players in getting the singles they need for the main event.
Please be aware due to limited space this is the maximum capacity we are able to commit to.
We WILL be increasing this for future Showdowns.
Entry: $70 AUD
Saturday
10:00 am
- 6 rounds of Swiss
- Competitive Standard Constructed
- All players will play all scheduled Swiss rounds
Sunday
10:00 am
- 2 additional rounds of Swiss
- 8 total rounds of Swiss across the weekend
- Top 8 Cut following the completion of Swiss
- Final elimination rounds to determine the Showdown Series Champion
The event will be run according to the current official Riftbound Tournament Rules and Organised Play policies.
What's On The Line?
Cash & Product Prizes
1st Place
- $1,200 AUD
- 2 Booster Display
- Regional Championship Invite
2nd Place
- $600 AUD
- 2 Booster Display
3rd–4th Place
- $400 AUD each
- 2 Booster Display
5th–8th Place
- $200 AUD each
- 1 Booster Display
9th–16th Place
- $100 AUD each
- 12 Booster Packs
17th–32nd Place
- $50 AUD each
- 12 Booster Packs
Total Cash Prizes: $5,000 AUD
Metal ‘Best Of’ cards will be awarded to MAIN EVENT competitors who finish in the highest position among players using a deck featuring a current-season Legends.
Additional official Showdown Series prizes will also be awarded in accordance with the current Riftbound Organised Play program.
At a field of 128 - 255 players, this event is a Tier III Showdown Series event, with the official Organised Play qualification structure including:
- 1st Place: Regional Championship Invite
- Top 4: Regional Qualifier Competitor Pass
- Official Showdown Series participation and Best Of prizes, where applicable
SIDE EVENTS
We will have on-demand side events running from Friday through Sunday, with opportunities to win amazing prizes and product provided by Let's Play Games.
Whether you're looking to get some extra games in or keep playing after the Main Event, there will be plenty happening throughout the weekend.
Event Information
Please arrive with your tournament-ready deck and ensure you are familiar with the current Riftbound rules and card legality.
This is a competitive-level event, so players should expect a full weekend of serious competition while maintaining the welcoming and respectful environment that makes the Riftbound community great.
Come battle. Make your mark. See you in the Rift!
What sets will be in play for Showdown Melbourne?
All sets will be in play for Showdown Melbourne 2026.
Best of prizing will be Non Foil Metal Legend Cards from set’s 3 - 5.
Friday side events will focus on Radiance, assisting players in getting the singles they need for the main event.
When are the other cities?
We are working hard to bring more Showdowns to Australia and New Zealand.
Showdown Melbourne is the only show for 2026. More information will be provided soon on the exact times and locations for 2027.
Will there be judge applications or a way to volunteer for judging at this event?
You are welcome to apply to judge via this form here: https://forms.gle/WpuAGGAvtacG2WZe9
This form applies to all Showdown Series events. Please note that due to high application volumes, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Where is it?
Arrow On Swanston - 488 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053
Full schedule out soon.
Are spectator passes available?
As the venue for this specific Showdown has limited space, there will be no spectator passes available and instead we will be reserving the space for Main Event players. Main Event players will receive a wristband.
Spectator passes will be available at future Showdowns when we have access to larger venues.
Will this event be livestreamed?
As this Showdown will be a 256 player event with limited venue space, we won't be doing a livestream. Future events will be bigger. We are working hard to get more for Australia and New Zealand.
Why is this event smaller than the RQ in Sydney?
Regional Qualifiers are large-scale events for thousands of players. The Showdown Series is instead a bitesized event featuring hundreds of players that provides another path to Regional Championship events. We are working towards having multiple Showdowns in more accessible locations.