Riftbounders are rising to the challenge in Barcelona for the next Regional Qualifier Barcelona at the Fira de Barcelona. Competitors from all over the EU will come together from August 21-23 for a weekend packed with top-tier tournament play, community events, side attractions, various vendors, and rewards from the Prize Wall. Regional Qualifier Barcelona brings opportunities for Regional Championship invites, cash prizes and valuable Organized Play rewards, so don’t miss out on this exciting weekend. There is something for every level of play at a Regional Qualifier, so here is everything you need to know before arriving in Barcelona. RQ Barcelona Venue Info All times in Central European Time (CET) Event Location Fira de Barcelona s/n Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina 08004 Barcelona Badge Pickup Hours Thursday : Badge Collection: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Friday : Badge Collection: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday : Badge Collection: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday : Badge Collection: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday Premium Attendees: 11:30 AM Standard Attendees: 12:00 PM Saturday Premium Attendees: 8:30 AM Standard Attendees: 9:00 AM Sunday Premium Attendees: 8:30 AM Standard Attendees: 9:00 AM What’s on the Line? Barcelona introduces Season 4 prizing with the release of Vendetta . This means even more exclusive rewards for players competing at the highest levels. With a $25,000 prize pool on the line, competitors will battle for cash prizes, Regional Championship invitations, future RQ Competitor Passes, Prize Wall Tickets, exclusive event rewards, and more. The Regional Qualifier Champion will take home $6,000 as part of the event’s top prize. Introduced earlier this season, the updated structure expanded rewards across the Top 128 and represents Riftbound Organized Play’s continued efforts to enhance the competitive experience for players at every stage of the tournament. Full prizing details can be found below. Updated Season 4 RQ Prizing Top 128 • Lux, Crownguard (Crystal Rose) Playmat • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Alt Art) – Top 128 Promo Top 64 • Lux, Crownguard (Crystal Rose) Playmat • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Alt Art) – Top 128 Promo • 40 Prize Wall Tickets • Regional Championship Invite • Future RQ Competitor Pass Top 32 • Lux, Crownguard (Crystal Rose) Playmat • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Alt Art) – Top 128 Promo • 40 Prize Wall Tickets • Regional Championship Invite • Future RQ Competitor Pass • $250 USD Top 16 • Lux, Crownguard (Crystal Rose) Playmat • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Alt Art) – Top 128 Promo • 40 Prize Wall Tickets • Regional Championship Invite • Future RQ Competitor Pass • $500 USD Top 8 • Lux, Crownguard (Crystal Rose) Playmat • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Alt Art) – Top Cut Playmat • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Exclusive Art) – Top 128 Promo • 40 Prize Wall Tickets • Regional Championship Invite • Future RQ Competitor Pass • $1,000-$3,000 USD Champion Prizing • Lux, Crownguard (Crystal Rose) Playmat • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Alt Art) – Top Cut Playmat • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Alt Art) – Top 128 Promo • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Exclusive Art) – Top 8 Promo • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Exclusive Art) – Winners Playmat • Jayce, Brilliant Inventor (Exclusive Art) – Winners Promo • 40 Prize Wall Tickets • Regional Championship Invite • Future RQ Competitor Pass • $6,000 USD Best-Of Legends Prizing Barcelona will feature 33 Best-Of Legends spanning Spiritforged , Unleashed , and the latest set, Vendetta . Origins and Proving Grounds have ended as Best-Ofs and Plated Legends for Regional Qualifiers and will not be available in Barcelona. Each Legend will have one Best-Of Legend awarded to the highest-placing competitor piloting that Legend, celebrating standout performances regardless of final placement. Coverage Information Follow the action all weekend long on Riftbound’s YouTube and Twitch channels. You can catch the action live starting at: Our desk will feature Shai Burton , Amy Wosley , Joe Curley , and YamatoCannon . Watch live on Riftbound’s YouTube and Twitch channels. Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss the opening match. Reaction-Speed Coverage on @RiftboundOP Following on the go? @RiftboundOP on X will have coverage throughout the weekend. What you can expect:

Bracket Updates Player Interviews Behind-the-scenes Content @RiftboundOP is also your year-round home for Riftbound Organized Play, covering everything from Nexus Nights and Summoner Skirmish Series to Regional Qualifiers, Championships, and Worlds. Looking to add something special to your collection? The Secret Garden Bundle features exclusive alternate art cards, collectible accessories, and Unleashed booster packs, making it the perfect keepsake for fans of the set. The Secret Garden Bundle will be available for purchase at Regional Qualifier Barcelona, Regional Qualifier Singapore, PAX West, Regional Qualifier Los Angeles, and additional events throughout the Vendetta season while supplies last. Please note: At Regional Qualifier Barcelona, Secret Garden Bundles are limited to one per event badge, while supplies last. Secret Garden Bundle Contents: 3x Alt Art Cards Alt-Art Ivern, Green Father Alt-Art Lillia, Bashful Bloom Alt-Art Ultrasoft Poro Alt-Art Ivern, Green Father Alt-Art Lillia, Bashful Bloom Alt-Art Ultrasoft Poro 5x Alt-Art Double Sided Tokens 2x Sleeves Pack 2x Full Art Postcards 3x Unleashed Boosters Price: English: $70 Want to make sure you’re ready for Barcelona? Visit the newly updated Rules Hub for the latest rules, regulations, and gameplay systems. Whether you’re double-checking interactions or reviewing tournament structure, this is your go-to resource heading into the weekend. The anticipation is building to see which competitors will claim the coveted RC invites and who will stand above the rest and ultimately lift the trophy in Barcelona. Barcelona represents another chance for competitors to make their mark before the next stage of Riftbound Organized Play begins. Upcoming Regional Qualifiers: Singapore: Singapore Expo, September 4-6, 2026 Los Angeles, CA, USA: Los Angeles Convention Center, Sep 25-27, 2026 You can read more about Riftbound’s 2026 roadmap here . And if you missed Riftbound’s State of the Game last week, be sure to see the State of Play article which gave an overview for how our Organized Play programs are changing in 2027. The Riot and UVS teams will be onsite throughout the weekend, so come say hello, share your feedback, and talk Riftbound with us. Most importantly, thank you. Every Regional Qualifier has helped shape Riftbound Organized Play, and the passion, creativity, and competitive spirit of the community continue to make these events special. Whether we’ll see you in Barcelona, Singapore, Los Angeles, or at your local game store, we’re grateful to have you as part of the Riftbound community. Related Articles Organized Play 2026-08-10T16:00:00.000Z All Eyes on Barcelona Spain sees the first Vendetta Regional Qualifier kick off the new set’s competitive season. Organized Play 2026-08-04T16:00:00.000Z August 2026 State of Play We’ve got a bunch of updates and news about Organized Play for Riftbound in 2027 Organized Play 2026-08-04T16:00:00.000Z 2026 Regional Championship Info Details on 3 Championships hitting the calendar this year Organized Play 2026-07-11T17:00:00.000Z North American Regional Championship Info Convergence Fest in Las Vegas, Dec. 11-13. Organized Play 2026-06-17T16:00:00.000Z Utrecht’s Top Decks Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman dominates the field but comes up short in the Top 8 Organized Play 2026-06-04T16:00:00.000Z Vancouver’s Top Decks RQ Vancouver saw more than 2000 players in Canada’s first Regional Qualifier and Diana came out victorious! Organized Play 2026-05-29T11:00:00.000Z Announcing the Showdown Series & Le Rift Tour Riftbound is expanding Organized Play with more ways to compete and qualify for top-level events. Organized Play 2026-05-21T16:00:00.000Z Sydney’s Top Decks Sydney’s first ever Regional Qualifier saw Irelia come out on top! Organized Play 2026-05-01T16:00:00.000Z Atlanta’s Top Decks RQ Atlanta’s more than 1500 players competed and Annie came out on top!