2026 PvP Tournaments | GrandChase Classic

Will you be crowned as the champion of

NORTH AMERICA?

Lay claim to the grand prize
and crown yourself a champion!

Tournament Date

September 18th, 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET

Registration Information

Registration Period: August 17th, 5pm PT - September 15th, 5pm PT Maximum of 16 teams per region.

Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Teams must follow all rules and procedures in order to participate. Overflow teams will be designated as backup teams.

Will you be crowned as the champion of

SOUTH AMERICA?

Get prepared to take up arms
and fight for the South America championship!

Tournament Date

September 25th, 18:00 BRT (2:00pm PT)

Registration Information

Registration Period: August 17th, 5pm PT - September 22nd, 5pm PT Maximum of 16 teams per region.

Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Teams must follow all rules and procedures in order to participate.
Overflow teams will be designated as backup teams.

Will you be crowned as the champion of

ASIA?

Join the fray and prepare to show your
dominance in the Asia region!

Tournament Date

October 3rd, 10:00 KRT (October 2nd, 6:00pm PT)

Registration Information

Registration Period: August 17th, 5pm PT - September 29th, 5pm PT Maximum of 16 teams per region.

Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Teams must follow all rules and procedures in order to participate.
Overflow teams will be designated as backup teams.

What’s new in 2026?

We are excited to return to the battlefield with a new tournament series this year! This time around, each tournament will feature a double-elimination bracket for teams to test their might. This comes with increased VP rewards and titles for first, second, and third place.

GrandChase Classic PvP has received sweeping changes in recent months, which helps set the stage for these tournaments. From character balance adjustments to evasion and invincibility updates, the game mode is ready to see some action. So sharpen your blades and get ready to join the fight!

PRIZE

All listed prizes are per player.

4th Place: 30,000 VP
5th ~ 8th Place: 20,000 VP
9th ~ 16th Place: 20x Seal Breaker Scrolls

The road to victory begins here.

Who will take home the crown?

Track every team's path to glory as they battle for the championship!

Brackets will be revealed in the days
leading up to the tournament!

Watch the stream at

Livestream Coupon Codes

A new coupon code will be available for each region featuring different rewards

North America

1x Rune Secondary Stat Reset Scroll
5x Premium Rune Summon Box

South America

2x Single Property Value Change Scroll
5x Premium Skill Rune Summon Box

Asia

1x Single Property Scroll
10x [Event] Seal Breaker Scrolls

Tournament Overview

3v3 Versus in a double-elimination bracket.
Rune sets must be disabled by each player.
Titles must be disabled by each player.
Pets must be disabled by each player.
All winner’s bracket matches will be best of 3.
All loser’s bracket matches will be best of 1, excluding the loser bracket final’s which will be a best of 3.
All three players on a team must utilize different characters in a game.
Each team will have the opportunity to ban one job per series.
Further match information can be found in the rulebook.

Important Information

All teams will receive confirmation for their placement in the tournament as a participating team or overflow team via Discord.
The player that has registered the team is designated as the team captain. Team captains will be the main point of contact for all teams and required to communicate promptly.
All tournament communications will take place through the GrandChase Classic Discord. For any questions or issues that arise, please use this line of communication, as it will be available before and throughout the tournament.
All players must read through the tournament rulebook. Failure to comply with the rules may result in disqualification.
Players are expected to show respect to one another at all times during the tournament; any misconduct from any individual(s) will be taken seriously and penalization may occur. This includes conduct towards tournament admins.
Players may only participate in their region. Players may not participate in more than one tournament.

2026 PvP Tournament Rulebook

For all up-to-date communication, join the official GrandChase Classic Discord.
All players are required to have joined the Discord for the tournament in order to be eligible to participate.

Tournament Information

Dates

Region	Registration Period	Tournament Date
North America	August 17th, 5pm PT ~ September 15th, 5pm PT	September 18th, 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET
South America	August 17th, 5pm PT ~ September 22nd, 5pm PT	September 25th, 18:00 BRT (2:00pm PT)
Asia	August 17th, 5pm PT ~ September 29th, 5pm PT	October 3rd, 10:00 KRT (October 2nd, 6:00pm PT)

Tournament Format

3v3 Versus. Deathmatch will not be used for the tournament. This will be strictly 3v3 Versus.
‘Same Stats’ will be checkmarked. ‘Combo Down Deactivated’ will be checkmarked.
Each tournament will have a maximum of 16 teams, allowed in on a first-come, first-served basis.
Teams must follow all rules and procedures in order to participate. Early registration is recommended.
All teams must register with all players to be considered.
Overflow teams will be on reserve should a team drop out from the tournament.
The bracket will be updated on the registration website during the week of the tournament.

Tournament Structure: Double Elimination Bracket

The tournament will be conducted as a double-elimination bracket for all participating teams. Teams will compete in a winner’s bracket and a loser’s bracket, ensuring that every team has the opportunity to play at least two matches.

All matches in the winner’s bracket will be a best of 3.
All matches in the loser’s bracket will be a best of 1, excluding the loser’s bracket finals, which will be a best of 3.

Tournament & Match Processes

The player that has registered the team is designated as the team captain. Team captains will be the main point of contact for all teams and required to communicate promptly.
All tournament communications will take place through the official GrandChase Classic Discord. All players for all teams are required to be in the server in order to participate. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
All teams will have access to the tournament channels. Tournament admins will communicate with teams through specific channels to coordinate the matches. Team captains must be readily available throughout the tournament. Repeat failure to communicate in a timely manner may result in disqualification.
All players from all teams must be ready to play at tournament start time. Failure to do so may result in being replaced by a team on standby.

Tournament Preparation

In an effort to minimize tournament length and avoid delays, it is vital that all teams are prepared for their matches, even if they aren’t one of the first matches. The rules surrounding match preparation will be strict and teams are expected to comply.

Teams must be prepared to begin matches at the tournament start time.
Teams will be notified in advance of the order of matches. All teams should be actively on standby throughout the tournament in case they are called upon.
A GM will ask teams for each team’s bans prior to their match beginning. Teams may forfeit their ban should they not be prepared.
Teams will have 5 minutes from being called into their matches to join. Failure to have all three teammates in the lobby after this time may result in a loss or disqualification.

Free Agents

Free agency will not be permitted for this tournament. A PvP channel will be available in the Discord server where players are encouraged to search for teammates. Players may also reach out to a GM for assistance with finding teammates.

Stream information

All tournament matches will be livestreamed.

English Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/gcclassic & https://www.youtube.com/@GrandChaseClassic
Portuguese Livestream: TBD
Korean Livestream: TBD

Prizes

All listed prizes are per player. Teams must play all of their matches in order to qualify for prizes. Forfeiting and leaving the tournament early will disqualify teams for prizes.

1st Place: 100,000 VP + Title ‘2026 PvP Tournament Champion’
2nd Place: 50,000 VP + Title ‘2026 PvP Tournament Contender’
3rd Place: 35,000 VP + Title ‘2026 PvP Tournament Contender’
4th Place: 30,000 VP
5th ~ 8th Place: 20,000 VP
9th ~ 16th Place: 20x Seal Breaker Scrolls

Livestream Coupon Code

A different coupon code will be provided for all three tournaments. Each will have different rewards:

North America
- 1x Rune Secondary Stat Reset Scroll
- 5x Premium Rune Summon Chest
South America
- 2x Single Property Value Change Scroll
- 5x Premium Skill Rune Summon Chest
Asia
- 1x Single Property Scroll
- 10x [Event] Seal Breaker Scrolls

Tournament Rules

General Rules

Players may only participate in their region. Players may not participate in more than one tournament.
All tournament communications will take place through the GrandChase Classic Discord. For any questions or issues that arise, please use this line of communication, as it will be available before and throughout the tournament.
KOG has the authority to change the rulings at any given time before the tournament. Players will be informed regarding changes, but are expected to know the full extent of all rulings.
Players are expected to show up to their matches on time. Should a team or player be unreachable at their match start time, it is at KOG’s discretion to allow additional time before forfeiture of the game(s).
Players are allowed to stream their POV throughout the tournament.
Players are expected to show respect to one another at all times during the tournament; any misconduct from any individual(s) will be taken seriously and penalization may occur. This includes conduct towards tournament admins.
Rosters must fully represent the players playing in each match. Failure to cooperate with this ruling will result in the forfeiture of the individual game that was played.
Players may not make use of any form of hacking, mods, or exploits. Use of these will result in an immediate disqualification and restriction from future events.
KOG Games has the right to disqualify any player from utilizing any 3rd party program during the tournament.
The Terms of Use and Code of Conduct must always be followed.
Macros are strictly prohibited.
All player names, guild names, and team names must be in line with the Terms of Service.
Players that have been banned from the game from violating the Terms of Services may be restricted from participating in the tournament.
Players that have previously shown any sort of misconduct towards other players or staff may be restricted from participating in the tournament.
KOG Games reserves the right to restrict any player from participating in the tournament. KOG Games may also disqualify players from receiving prizes should rules have been broken prior to, during, or after the tournament.
Players are asked to disable their pets and titles following from their characters prior to beginning a match to ensure livestream visibility. Failure to do so won’t result in a disqualification or loss.

Disconnect Rules

In the case of a disconnect at the beginning of a match before the game is played, the match will be reset. Should a disconnect occur during a match, the game will continue to play out. There will be no resets for a disconnect during a game that is in progress.
Should a player disconnect or need time between matches, they will be allowed up to five minutes. Additional time may be allotted at a GM's discretion.

Ping

If there are ping inconsistencies that are regularly causing issues for players, it is at the GMs discretion for whether or not the team will be disqualified.

Should a player have inconsistent ping, they will have one opportunity to reset their connection in an attempt to fix it. If this occurs in a game, they will forfeit that game, as there will be no resets due to poor connection issues.

It is the player’s responsibility to ensure a stable connection beforehand. It is highly encouraged that players join a match prior to the tournament and ensure a stable connection.

Roster & Substitutes

Substitutes are not allowed. Teams must play with the registered roster at all times for the entirety of the tournament.

Lobby & Ban Information

Players can now use Ley in the tournament. The following restrictions are in place for the character:

All skills in the ‘Summon’ tab under ‘Active’ abilities are prohibited.
The following passive abilities are prohibited:
- [Passive Effect] Summon Command
- [Equipped Effect] Creature Buff
- [Equipped Effect] Creature MP Cost Reduction
- [Equipped Effect] Random Summon

The use of any of these will result in an automatic forfeit of the game.

Each team may ban one job for their series. Bans will remain the same throughout a series.

Teams listed on the top half of their match will ban one job for both teams, followed by the other team banning a second job for both teams. Teams may not ban for their match until their opponent has been decided for the round.

Teams will join the lobby simultaneously. Players may swap characters and jobs based on their opponent’s set up. Should teams not come to an agreement and continuous swapping occurs, all players will leave the lobby and rejoin and must stay as their selected character/job for that match.

Maps

Winner’s Bracket

Round of 16: Elven Forest → Marsh of Oblivion → Orc Temple
Quarterfinals: Orc Temple → Elven Forest → Marsh of Oblivion
Semifinals: Marsh of Oblivion → Orc Temple → Elven Forest
Finals/Grand Finals: Elven Forest → Marsh of Oblivion → Orc Temple

Loser’s Bracket

All rounds until the loser’s bracket finals: Elven Forest
Loser’s Finals: Elven Forest → Marsh of Oblivion → Orc Temple