The TFT Riftbeast Cup runs from 4–6 September 2026, opening the Enchanted Wilds Pro Circuit. For Malaysian viewers, the announced APAC start is 6pm MYT. EMEA follows at 10pm, while the Americas broadcast falls at 4am the next morning.
The event starts with 32 players in each regional competition and narrows to an eight-player final. Reaching the final’s 20-point threshold does not itself win the cup: a player must then take a first-place finish. Here is how to follow the APAC field and the stages that decide who reaches the Tactician’s Crown.
Riftbeast Cup broadcast times in Malaysia
Malaysia and Singapore both use UTC+8, so Riot’s SGT times need no clock adjustment. The date matters for Americas matches: a session listed for 4 September begins on 5 September in Malaysia.
| Region | Start in Malaysia | Malaysian viewing dates |
|---|---|---|
| APAC | 6pm MYT | 4–6 September |
| EMEA | 10pm MYT | 4–6 September |
| Americas | 4am MYT | 5–7 September |
Riot directs viewers to participating pros and featured co-streamers. Use the Enchanted Wilds Pro Circuit announcement for the complete regional rosters and official channel links, then check the chosen channel’s event listing. The announcement does not promise in-game drops for watching.
How the three-day cup decides its winner
Each lobby awards 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1 point from first to eighth place. These match points determine advancement; Pro Points are a separate measure used across the set.
- Day 1: 32 players, six games. Four lobbies of eight use snake seeding, spreading higher and lower seeds across the groups. Snake seeding is applied every two games, with the announcement specifying reseeding by standings after games four and six. The top 24 advance.
- Day 2: three rounds of cuts. The 24 players play three games with their earlier points carried over, leaving 16. Those players play two more games: the top four secure final-day places and their Pro Point placements, while the bottom four are eliminated. The middle eight play two further games for the four remaining final places. Points continue to carry through these rounds.
- Day 3: points reset for eight finalists. A player who reaches 20 points puts the lobby in “check” and must win a game after reaching that threshold to claim the title. Several players can be in check together.
If nobody in check wins within eight games, the highest total points decide the champion. Once a winner is determined, the other finalists are ordered by their Day 3 points. This makes a late first-place finish decisive even when another player has accumulated a larger points lead.
Who is playing in APAC?
Riot’s announcement lists these 32 APAC qualifiers:
- Steppy, Maris, Milo, A Long, steelo of bora, title, Iron Bog and seoill
- Grenade, pk1, ManEoLi, K1an, Kahdei, YBY1, Lê Chuyên and iCeEmperoz
- AQ1H, Kangsunjong, mori, Maladjust, pigpig, Stillness, Vic1 and MIDFEED
- Inpath, Ssangyeop, NeverWin, Lilbear, WithoutYou, Royal, SheeepStick and JazLatte
These are qualified competitors, not open sign-up slots. The announcement does not identify their nationalities, so an APAC listing alone should not be read as proof that a player represents Malaysia.
Prize money and the route to the Crown
The cup champion qualifies directly for the Tactician’s Crown. Consistency also matters: across Enchanted Wilds, the top Pro Point earner in each of APAC, EMEA and Americas earns a direct Crown place, and the top four Pro Point earners receive additional prize money.
The published cup calendar is Riftbeast, 4–6 September; Elderwood, 18–20 September; and Blossom, 2–4 October. For Blossom, Pro Point standings are finalised after Day 2; all Day 3 competitors receive four Pro Points, avoiding placement-based incentives during checkmate.
The exact prize total needs clarification. Riot’s article describes a US$30K pool per cup, while its graphic labels the pool US$30,200. The individual payouts shown also do not reconcile to that graphic’s headline total. Treat the graphic below as the published breakdown, not a confirmed final total; competitors should confirm payment terms with the organiser.
If a broadcast cosmetic catches your eye
A Tactician or arena seen during a broadcast may inspire your own loadout, but seeing it on screen does not establish that it is available in your mobile shop or usable in Enchanted Wilds. Check its exact name, ownership status and availability inside the game before paying. Riot’s Set 18 notes explain that cosmetics are being migrated to the new engine over time.
Riot uses TFT Coins for mobile store purchases. For a cosmetic you have confirmed is available to your Malaysia mobile account, buy TFT Coins for your broadcast-inspired Tactician on SuprimX. A top-up does not unlock an unavailable cosmetic or earn tournament points.
Before buying coins for your own Enchanted Wilds sessions
Before funding a purchase for your own games between cup sessions, open TFT Mobile and confirm the item’s coin price and your existing balance. Subtract that balance to find the shortfall, then compare the available denominations. A larger pack is not necessary just because a pro uses an expensive-looking loadout.
Use Teamfight Tactics Mobile (MY) for the matching Malaysia account. SuprimX’s form asks for the Riot ID, including its tagline, such as Name#1234; copy it from the account you intend to receive the coins. Riot’s PC/mobile guidance requires using the same Riot account for shared content, and mobile purchase currency is separate from PC RP.
Once the item, account and amount are checked, top up Teamfight Tactics Mobile (MY) for your Enchanted Wilds coin shortfall. Watching the Riftbeast Cup and learning from its matches do not require buying coins.
