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How the Tetris season works

Competitive Tetris centres on the Classic Tetris World Championship and its qualifiers, with regional and online events through the year.

Events on the calendar

EventStatusDatesLocationPrize
CTM Mega DASters 2026OngoingOct 1 to Nov 30, 2026World
Classic Tetris League Season 35OngoingOct 4 to Dec 14, 2026World
Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1AOngoingOct 4 to Nov 29, 2026World
Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1BOngoingOct 4 to Nov 29, 2026World
TETR.IO World Series 2026OngoingOct 11 to Dec 6, 2026World$1,500
Full Tilt 2026UpcomingDec 19 to Dec 20, 2026Manila
CTWC Colombia 2026Completed
2026 Jonas CupCompleted
CT Polish Championship 2026Completed
CTM September 2026Completed
CTM DAS September 2026Completed
CTWC Iberia 2026Completed
CTL Season 34Completed
CTWC Northeast 2026Completed
CTM August 2026Completed
AIE Online DASCompleted

Formats and key facts

CTM Mega DASters 2026

Starts
2026-10-01
Ends
2026-11-30
Location
World
Type
Online
Organizer
CTM
Series
CTM
Tier
Monthly (S-Tier)
  • Qualifier:
  • 75 minutes score attack Ao3
  • Levels 0-19 start
  • Top 64 advance to the Mega DASters Event
  • Seeds 65+ participate in Mega Disasters
  • Mega DASters Event:
  • Double-elimination Bo5 bracket
  • Bo7 Finals
  • Level 18 start
  • SPS

Classic Tetris League Season 35

Starts
2026-10-04
Ends
2026-12-14
Location
World
Type
Online
Organizer
CTL
Series
CTL
Tier
A-Tier
  • Regular season:
  • Players are sorted into two subdivisions (1A and 1B) by randomly splitting pots of players with similar skill level
  • Single round robin Bo5
  • Level 18-19 start; 39DKS
  • SPS
  • Each game awards seven points split between players depending on the outcome
  • 3-0 gives all seven to the winner
  • 3-1 gives six points to the winner; one point to the loser
  • 3-2 gives five points to the winner; two points to the loser
  • Tiebreaks in the case of equal points are, in this order:
  • Win-loss match record
  • Win-loss game record
  • Head-to-head record
  • If still tied (i.e players in different subidivisions with a tied game record vying for a wildcard spot), a play-in will determine the final playoff berth
  • Sixth place competes in the Division 1/2 Relegation Playoff
  • Seventh place is relegated to Division 2
  • The top three in each subdivision advance to the Championship Playoffs
  • Two wildcards with the best records among the remaining players, regardless of subdivision also advance
  • Championship Playoffs:
  • Single elimination Bo5, seeded by regular season record
  • Level 18-19 start; 39DKS
  • SPS

Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1A

Starts
2026-10-04
Ends
2026-11-29
Location
World
Type
Online
Organizer
CTL
Series
CTL
Tier
A-Tier
  • Round robin where players gain points based on game count in each match
  • 3-0 awards 7 points to the winner and 0 points to the loser
  • 3-1 awards 6 points to the winner and 1 points to the loser
  • 3-2 awards 5 points to the winner and 2 points to the loser
  • In case of tied score at the end of the season, the tie breakers are match record, game record, and head to head in that order

Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1B

Starts
2026-10-04
Ends
2026-11-29
Location
World
Type
Online
Organizer
CTL
Series
CTL
Tier
A-Tier
  • Round robin where players gain points based on game count in each match
  • 3-0 awards 7 points to the winner and 0 points to the loser
  • 3-1 awards 6 points to the winner and 1 points to the loser
  • 3-2 awards 5 points to the winner and 2 points to the loser
  • In case of tied score at the end of the season, the tie breakers are match record, game record, and head to head in that order

TETR.IO World Series 2026

Starts
2026-10-11
Ends
2026-12-06
Location
World
Type
Online
Prize pool
$1,500 USD
Teams
20
Organizer
TETR.IO World Series
Series
TWS
Tier
A-Tier
  • Team Registration: August 30, 00:00 PDT – October 11, 23:59 PDT
  • Prior to the tournament announcement, the organizers preemptively reached out to and designated a team captain for select countries.
  • Players from countries without a team captain may nominate one by contacting tournament staff.
  • Team captains are responsible for recruiting players, registering their team rosters, and distributing cash prize winnings to individual team members.
  • Each team roster must contain at least 5 and at most 10 players.
  • A player is considered eligible to represent a specific country/region/territory if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • TETR.IO account IP history from country over a span of at least 3 consecutive months (verification performed by TETR.IO staff)
  • Proof of citizenship with photo id, in combination with facecam, a logged-in TETR.IO profile, and one 40L sprint on camera (verification performed in video call with a TWS organizer)
  • Seeding: October 12 – 18
  • Teams are seeded by the Tetra League Glicko sum of the 5 highest rated players on each team with less than 200 RD at the registration deadline.
  • Top 20 seeded teams qualify to play in the tournament.
  • Group Stage: October 19 – November 8
  • Round Robin with 4 groups.
  • Groups are formed by randomly drawing one team from 4 different skill-based pools.
  • Pools are constructed by partitioning the team list in descending order by seed.
  • 5v5 counterpick draft, five FT7 1v1s, Tetra League Season 2.
  • Top 1 team from each group advances to upper side of playoffs bracket.
  • Next 1 team from each group advances to lower side of playoffs bracket.
  • Team ranking within a group determined by, in order of precedence:
  • Number of wins
  • Point differential
  • Head to head
  • Seed
  • Playoffs: November 9 – December 6
  • Double Elimination split bracket
  • 5v5 counterpick draft, five FT7 1v1s, Tetra League Season 2.
  • 5v5 counterpick draft
  • If one team has fewer players than the other team, then they forfeit 7 points for each unmatched player.
  • Blind pick 1v1
  • Each team takes turns banning opponent players until only 3 remain on each team.

Full Tilt 2026

Starts
2026-12-19
Ends
2026-12-20
Location
Manila
Venue
CCLC Gaming Lounge
Type
Offline
Organizer
Hummingbird Nest
Series
Full Tilt
Tier
B-Tier

Common questions

When is CTM Mega DASters 2026?

CTM Mega DASters 2026 runs Oct 1 to Nov 30, 2026.

Where is CTM Mega DASters 2026 played?

CTM Mega DASters 2026 is played online.

When is Classic Tetris League Season 35?

Classic Tetris League Season 35 runs Oct 4 to Dec 14, 2026.

Where is Classic Tetris League Season 35 played?

Classic Tetris League Season 35 is played online.

When is Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1A?

Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1A runs Oct 4 to Nov 29, 2026.

Where is Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1A played?

Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1A is played online.

When is Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1B?

Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1B runs Oct 4 to Nov 29, 2026.

Where is Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1B played?

Classic Tetris League Season 35 Division 1B is played online.

When is TETR.IO World Series 2026?

TETR.IO World Series 2026 runs Oct 11 to Dec 6, 2026.

Where is TETR.IO World Series 2026 played?

TETR.IO World Series 2026 is played online.

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