Tournament Dates
- Open Regisitration: May 17th, 2026
- Stage 1 (Open Qualifier): June 1-2, 2026
- Stage 2: June 8-12, 2026
- Stage 3: June 15–18, 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: June 2026
Open Qualifier
- Open to eligible rosters from Australia and New Zealand
- Registration via FACEIT now open
- 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 via GitHub
Copy of Additional Information via GitHub
- https://github.com/dfrag-tv/vrs-event-announcements/blob/main/dfrag-open-series-5-additional-info.md
