All Eyes on Hartford

The final RQ of Unleashed, here’s what to know about the event.
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Next week, Riftbound heads to Connecticut for Regional Qualifier Hartford at the Connecticut Convention Center.

From June 19-21, players from across North America will gather for a weekend of high-level competition, side events, community activities, vendors, and Prize Wall rewards. With Regional Championship invites, cash prizes, and valuable Organized Play rewards on the line, Hartford marks the final Regional Qualifier of the current circuit before Regional Championship season begins.

Whether you’re competing in the Main Event or attending your first Regional Qualifier, here’s everything you need to know before arriving in Hartford.

What’s on the Line?

Hartford will continue the updated Season 3 Regional Qualifier prizing structure, featuring expanded rewards for players competing deep into Day 2 of the Main Event.

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 3 RQ Prizing

Top 128

  • Vex Playmat

Top 64

  • Vex Playmat
  • 40 Prize Wall Tickets
  • Regional Championship Invite
  • Future RQ Competitor Pass

Top 32

  • Vex Playmat
  • 40 Prize Wall Tickets
  • Regional Championship Invite
  • Future RQ Competitor Pass
  • $250 USD

Top 16

  • Vex Playmat
  • 40 Prize Wall Tickets
  • Regional Championship Invite
  • Future RQ Competitor Pass
  • $500 USD

Top 8

  • Vex Playmat
  • 40 Prize Wall Tickets
  • Regional Championship Invite
  • Future RQ Competitor Pass
  • Top 8 Promo Card
  • Top 8 Playmat
  • $1,000–$3,000 USD

Champion

  • Vex Playmat
  • 40 Prize Wall Tickets
  • Regional Championship Invite
  • Future RQ Competitor Pass
  • Champion Promo Card
  • Champion Playmat
  • $6,000 USD

Best-Of Legends Prizing

Hartford will feature the full collection of 40 Best-Of Legends spanning Origins, Proving Grounds, Spiritforged, and Unleashed.

For Champions from Origins and Proving Grounds, Hartford marks their final appearance in the Best-Of Legends program. Players looking to earn these commemorative holographic metal cards will have one last opportunity to do so during the weekend’s competition.

Each Champion will have one Best-Of Legend awarded to the highest-placing competitor piloting that Champion, 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:

  • 10:00 AM EDT
  • 7:00 AM PDT
  • 3:00 PM GMT

Our desk will feature Josh Snyder, Grenton, Kangas, and Charm3r.

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:

  • Match Results
  • Bracket Updates
  • Player Interviews
  • Behind-the-scenes Content
  • Deck Techs

@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.

Rules Hub

Want to make sure you’re ready for Hartford?

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.

In Closing

We’re excited to see how the competition unfolds in Hartford, who lifts the trophy, and which players secure their place at upcoming Regional Championships.

As the final Regional Qualifier of the current circuit, Hartford represents one last opportunity for competitors to make their mark before the next stage of Riftbound Organized Play begins.

Upcoming Events:

  • Barcelona, Spain: Fira Barcelona, August 21-23, 2026
    • On Sale: July 8th, 2026
  • Singapore: Singapore Expo, September 4-6, 2026
    • On Sale: July 8th, 2026
  • Los Angeles, CA, USA: Los Angeles Convention Center, Sep 25-27, 2026
    • On Sale: July 22nd, 2026

You can read more about Riftbound’s 2026 roadmap here.

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 Hartford, Barcelona, Singapore, or at your local game store, we’re grateful to have you as part of the Riftbound community.