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DFRAG Open Series 4 – Additional Information

Written by:Daniel Lang
@mavrickmaster
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
1 min read

Tournament Dates

  • Open Regisitration: March 14th, 2026
  • Stage 1 (Open Qualifier): March 28-29, 2026
  • Stage 2: April 11-12, 2026
  • Stage 3: April 18–19, 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: April 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
  • 2nd: $2,000 AUD
  • 3rd: $1,000 AUD
  • 4th: $500 AUD
  • Compensation beyond prize pool: None

Visa / Location

  • Visa region: Australia (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

Official Ruleset


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