NEXT ROUND 001: EA SPORTS FC 26 Tournament Birmingham

NEXT ROUND 001: EA SPORTS FC 26 Tournament Birmingham

Think you've got what it takes to be crowned Birmingham's next FC champion? Join NEXT ROUND 001, an 18+ EA SPORTS FC 26 tournament in Birmingham, hosted at Dirty Martini Birmingham. Compete against 15 other players on PlayStation 5 for your chance to win a share of the £200 prize pot, with £150 awarded to the winner.

With three guaranteed group-stage matches, knockout rounds and a live crowd atmosphere, NEXT ROUND 001 is one of Birmingham's must-attend EA SPORTS FC 26 gaming events. Whether you're entering the competition or cheering from the sidelines, expect an afternoon of competitive football gaming, big-screen action and tournament drama.

Tournament Format

• 16 competitors

• Four groups of four

• Three guaranteed group-stage matches per player

• Top two players from each group progress to the knockout stages

• Quarter-finals, semi-finals and final

• 31 matches in total

• Local 1v1 matches played on PlayStation 5 with four-minute halves

Prize Pot

• Winner: £150

• Runner-up: £50

Competitor Entry

Only 16 competitor places are available for this EA SPORTS FC 26 tournament at Dirty Martini Birmingham. Your ticket includes entry into the competition, three guaranteed group-stage matches and the opportunity to progress to the knockout rounds.

All matches will be played using EA SPORTS FC 26 in Kick-Off: Classic Match mode on PlayStation 5. Competitors will select one club team from an approved pool of five-star men's clubs, with selections locked 48 hours before the tournament.

PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers will be provided by NEXT ROUND.

Competitor Ticket: £10 + booking fee

Spectator Entry

Want to watch the action unfold? Grab a spectator ticket and enjoy one of Birmingham's newest FC 26 esports-style events from the group stages through to the final.

See local players battle for the title, enjoy the atmosphere and be there when the first NEXT ROUND champion is crowned.

Spectator Ticket: £5 + booking fee

Your spectator pass includes:

• Entry to NEXT ROUND 001

• One selected welcome drink

• An alcohol-free alternative if preferred

Venue

NEXT ROUND 001 takes place upstairs at Dirty Martini Birmingham, with drinks available to purchase throughout the event.

Important Information

• This is an 18+ event. Valid photographic ID will be required for entry.

• Competitors must arrive and check in by 2:30pm and attend the mandatory competitor briefing at 2:45pm.

• Competitor and spectator tickets are separate. A Spectator Pass provides entry to NEXT ROUND 001 as a spectator but does not provide a competitor place or permission to participate in matches.

• All competitors must read and accept the complete NEXT ROUND 001 Competitor Rules before participating.

• This tournament is not affiliated with or sponsored by Electronic Arts Inc. or its licensors.

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