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The Crownfall Open Qualifier #2 2026

The Crownfall Open Qualifier #2 is an Age of Empires online event in The Crownfall, running Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026 in World. The prize pool is $200 USD.

Starts
2026-10-10
Ends
2026-10-11
Location
World
Type
Online
Prize pool
$200 USD
Tier
Qualifier (A-Tier)

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Format

  • The Crownfall qualifiers run over two online weekends (October 3-4 and October 10-11, 2026), each a single-elimination bracket of up to 64 players.
  • Open Qualifier #1 includes one extra bracket round and sends 2 players to the Group Stage. Open Qualifier #2 sends 4 players — 6 qualified players in total.
  • All rounds are Bo3, except the two latest rounds of each qualifier Bo5.
  • Two additional players join the Group Stage directly as invited wildcards (see below), for 8 players total.
  • The Group Stage (GSL format, Bo7) is split into two pools of 4, played over two more online weekends (October 17-18 and October 24-25, 2026).
  • The top 2 of each pool advance to the LAN Final in Geneva, Switzerland (January 9-10, 2027): Bo7 semifinals, Bo5 bronze match, Bo9 grand final.

Common questions about The Crownfall Open Qualifier #2

When is The Crownfall Open Qualifier #2?

The Crownfall Open Qualifier #2 runs Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026.

Where is The Crownfall Open Qualifier #2 played?

Online, World.

What is the The Crownfall Open Qualifier #2 prize pool?

$200 USD.

What is the The Crownfall Open Qualifier #2 format?

The Crownfall qualifiers run over two online weekends (October 3-4 and October 10-11, 2026), each a single-elimination bracket of up to 64 players. Open Qualifier #1 includes one extra bracket round and sends 2 players to the Group Stage. Open Qualifier #2 sends 4 players — 6 qualified players in total. All rounds are Bo3, except the two latest rounds of each qualifier Bo5. Two additional players join the Group Stage directly as invited wildcards (see below), for 8 players total.

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