Day 1
Saturday 5 December 2026
Rounds 1–5
Best-of-1
Rounds 1–5 played as hourly parallel waves between 10:00 and 15:00 SAST. Your exact wave time is posted in the WhatsApp group.
Mossel Bay • South Africa • Online 1v1 Crossplay
INTERWEB FC26 CHAMPIONS CUP
128 gamers. Single elimination. One champion. The fairest online FC 26 tournament in South Africa — Kickoff mode with equal teams, so skill decides every match. No pay-to-win.
SAT 5 – SUN 6 DEC 2026
Entry R50
128 players
PS5
Xbox Series X|S
PC
EA Sports FC 26 • Kickoff mode with equal teams. Full refunds until the bracket locks on 3 December.
01 — The Pot
Prize pool
Fixed cash prizes. Winner takes R1,000 — and the top five all get paid.
| Finish | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1stChampion | R1,000 |
| 2ndRunner-up | R500 |
| 3rd | R250 |
| 4th | R100 |
| 5th | R50 |
Prize guarantee — please read
The full advertised prizes above are guaranteed at 55+ paid entries. If fewer than 55 entries are collected, the prize pool scales to 60% of entries collected or all entry fees are fully refunded — the organizer picks before the bracket locks on 3 December 2026.
The prize pool is paid via EFT within 24 hours of the final — proof of payment posted publicly.
02 — The Road to the Final
Format & Schedule
EA Sports FC 26 • online 1v1 • Kickoff mode with equal teams. No Ultimate Team and no pay-to-win squads — matches are decided by skill alone.
128 players
Single elimination
Bracket on Challonge
Best-of-1 early rounds
Best-of-3 knockouts
Crossplay: PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / PC
Official bracket — Challonge
The full 128-player single-elimination bracket will be published on Challonge on 3 December, once registration closes. The link will be posted here and in the players’ WhatsApp group.
Day 2
Sunday 6 December 2026
15:00 SAST
Quarter-finals & Semi-finals — Best-of-3
17:00 SAST
GRAND FINAL — Best-of-3, streamed
Match-day notes:
- Check-in opens 30 minutes before each round.
- 10-minute no-show = walkover. Be online and in the group.
03 — Join the Cup
How to register
Three steps to enter the Champions Cup.
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WhatsApp the word REGISTER
Tap the button below and send REGISTER on WhatsApp. We reply with everything you need.
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Pay your R50 entry
Pay R50 via EFT or Capitec Pay — banking details come with your WhatsApp confirmation.
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Get your confirmation + group invite
You receive a confirmation of entry and an invite to the players’ WhatsApp group, where wave times, the bracket and results all get posted.
Refunds: full refund any time until the bracket locks on 3 December. None after.
04 — Play Fair
Tournament rules
The short version. Full rules are pinned in the players’ WhatsApp group.
- Disconnect in the 1st half = full replay.
- Disconnect in the 2nd half = result stands (screenshot required).
- Two disconnects in one match = loss.
- Rage-quit before the final whistle = forfeit.
- One account per player — smurfing = ban, no refund.
- Admin decisions are final.
- Under-18? Parental consent is required to enter.
Important: PS4 and Xbox One are not supported — PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (current gen) only.
05 — Good to Know
FAQ
Can I play on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. The tournament is current-gen only — PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. PS4 and Xbox One are excluded.
How do matches work online?
You and your opponent add each other in FC 26 and play via Kickoff crossplay (equal teams), then screenshot the result and report it in the WhatsApp group. An admin verifies it and updates the bracket.
When is the bracket live?
Registration closes on 2 December at 22:00. The bracket goes live on Challonge on 3 December, and the link is posted in the WhatsApp group.
Can I get a refund?
Yes — a full refund any time until the bracket locks on 3 December. After the bracket locks, no refunds.
What happens if fewer than 55 players enter?
The prize pool scales to 60% of entries collected, or all entry fees are fully refunded — the organizer confirms which option before the bracket locks.
Who runs this?
Interweb Technologies, Mossel Bay — Josh and the team. We handle registrations, payments, the bracket and the final stream.
Kick-off is coming
128 spots. One cup.
Entry is R50. Register now to secure your place in the first wave on 5 December.