Tournament Dates
- Open Regisitration: January 10th, 2026
- Stage 1 (Open Qualifier): January 24–25, 2026
- Stage 2: January 31–February 1, 2026
- Stage 3: February 7–8, 2026
Tournament Format
- Stage 1: Open Qualifier, double-elimination, open to all eligible rosters
- Stage 2: Double-elimination group stage (2 groups of 4)
- Stage 3: 4-team double-elimination playoff
- Tournament stages: Online
- Platform: FACEIT
VRS Information
- Tournament Tier: Tier 2
- Ranked Stages: Stage 2 and Stage 3
- Direct VRS Invites: None (Open Qualifiers only)
- VRS publication date used for ranking: January 2026
Open Qualifier
- Open to eligible rosters from Australia and New Zealand
- Registration via FACEIT
- No roster-specific or discretionary selection criteria
Prize Pool and Compensation
Total Prize Pool: $7,500 AUD
- 1st: $4,000 AUD (+ Wildcard LAN invite)
- 2nd: $2,000 AUD (+ Wildcard LAN invite)
- 3rd: $1,000 AUD
- 4th: $500 AUD
- Compensation beyond prize pool: None
Visa / Location
- Visa region: Australia/New Zealand (Oceania)
Integrity and Disqualification
- Integrity, eligibility, and conduct rules are defined in the official ruleset
- Any disqualification decisions will be published at the time of enforcement
Active Competitive Rulings
The following competitive ruling is in effect for DFRAG Open Series 3 – Season 1:
Ground Zero Gaming is not permitted to compete.
Ruling details: https://github.com/dfrag-tv/vrs-event-announcements/blob/main/dmg-open-series-competitive-ruling-dec-2025.md


















