WINTER CUP
2026
The ultimate test of strategy and teamwork. Gather your party. Claim the Crystal.
DATE
Feb 7th-8th, 2026
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
TWO DAYS OF GLORY
DAY 1 - Feb 7th
Team Tournament
3-Player Constructed Format
9:00 AM REGISTRATION
- Team captains check-in and register teams (Team name = captains first & last name)
- Team captains submit decklists during team meeting
- Captains receive a Red Captain Bag with: Day 1 entry prizing - Team Wristbands (required for Day 2) - Black Teammate Bags for team members (containing their entry prizing)
- Tournament to begin at 10:00 AM
FORMAT RULES
- Standard constructed format - 35 Min Round Time - Standard constructed rules & ban list apply
- Zero shared cards between team decks (Including Limit Break)
- End-of-time rules apply (no double loss / the player who has taken the most damage loses)
- Day 1 cut - Top 8 advance to single elimination
DAY 2 - Feb 8th
Single Player
Solo Constructed Format
9:00 AM REGISTRATION
- A QR code will be provided on day 1 to pre-register for day 2
- Day 1 wristbands required to confirm participation
- Pre-registration speeds up day 2 check-in (On-site registration available with wristband
- Tournament to begin at 10:00 AM
FORMAT RULES
- Standard constructed format - 30 min round time
- Standard end-of-time rules apply
- Standard constructed rules & ban list apply
- No top cut on day 2
Tournament Prize Pool
Prizing stacks by placement — higher-ranking teams will receive all prizes from their tier and below. (Full prize details to be confirmed by Square Enix)
1
Top Team
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH BUSTER SWORD LIGHT STICK
Hidden Legends (Opus 24) Foil Card Complete Set
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS BRING ARTS Action Figure (3 character set awarded to 1 team, to be split within team)
2
Top 2 Teams
PR-170 (Terra)
FINAL FANTASY PIXELIGHT - WHITE MAGE
3
Top 4 Teams
FINAL FANTASY X Playmat
PR-169 (Y'shtola)
4
Top 8 Teams
Journey of Discovery (Opus 27) Booster Display
5
Top 16 Teams
Mystery Prize (Later Announced)
Crystal Cup Sleeves (1 random sleeve from 3 types)
6
Entry Prize
Winter Cup Playmat
Four Horsemen Swag
1
Top Player
FFTCG Triple Deck Box (Vincent)
Hidden Trials (Opus 23) Foil Card Complete Set
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS BRING ARTS Action Figure (3 Character set awarded to one player)
2
Top 2 Players
FINAL FANTASY PIXELIGHT - BLACK MAGE
3
Top 4 Players
FINAL FANTASY Pixel Graphic Clear Playing Cards
PR-169 (Y'shtola)
4
Top 8 Players
FINAL FANTASY VII Tifa Playmat
5
Top 16 Players
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Motel Key Holder Blind Box
PR-171 / PR-200 Warrior of Light
6
Entry Prize
PR-167 (Mist Dragon), PR-168 (Rufus)
Entry Gift - FINAL FANTASY Lanyard