

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Riftbound 10K New Zealand Open
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 05 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Geek Culture Events presents Oceania’s First Major Competitive Riftbound Event

Join us in Auckland over Easter Weekend for three huge days of competitive Riftbound:

– Friday: Warm-up events all day
– Saturday: $10,000 Main Event
– Sunday: Bounce Back + Side Events all day

Players will compete for Prize Wall Tickets, redeemable for incredible rewards including:
– Exclusive Prize Wall Metal Leader cards
– Promo cards (including some not yet available in Oceania)
– Origins &amp; Spiritforged booster packs and booster boxes

This is the first event of its kind in the region!

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MAIN EVENT INFORMATION

Saturday April 4th – Day 1
– Doors Open: 9:00am
– Event Start: 10:00am
– Entry Fee: $75
– 8 Swiss Rounds

Cut to the higher of:
– Top 32
– X-2 or better
(Advance to Day 2)

Sunday April 5th – Day 2
– Start Time: 9:00am
– 4 Swiss Rounds

Cut to Top 8 Playoffs

PRIZES

Minimum $10,000 Cash Prize Pool

– 1st Place: $3,500 Cash + Champion Trophy
– 2nd Place: $2,500 Cash
– 3rd–4th Place: $1,000 Cash
– 5th–8th Place: $500 Cash

All Main Event players also earn:
– 10 Prize Wall Tickets per match win

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VIP TICKETS (LIMITED)

A small number of VIP tickets will be available.

VIP includes:
– Entry to the Main Event
– 3x Bronze Side Event tickets
– VIP hangout area with food included
– Free drinks all weekend
– 50 Prize Wall Tickets

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SIDE EVENTS

Friday Warm-Up Event
Kick off the weekend with a full competitive warm-up tournament.

– Start Time: 10:00am
– Entry Fee: $50
– 6 Swiss Rounds

Prize Wall Tickets:
– 6 Wins: 200 Tickets
– 5 Wins: 100 Tickets
– 4 Wins: 50 Tickets
– All other players: 25 Tickets

Perfect for practice, early rewards, and preparing for the $10,000 Main Event.

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All-Weekend Side Events

Side events will be running all weekend for players who want to keep battling between rounds.

8-Player On-Demand Single Elimination
– Entry Fee: $20

Prize Wall Tickets:
– All players receive 10 Tickets
– +10 Tickets per match win

Events fire as soon as 8 players register — jump in anytime.

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Sunday Bounce Back Event

Didn’t make Day 2 or just want more Riftbound? Join the Bounce Back event running alongside day 2 rounds and Top 8 playoffs.

– Start Time: 10:00am
– Entry Fee: $50
– 6 Swiss Rounds

Prize Wall Tickets:
– 6 Wins: 200 Tickets
– 5 Wins: 100 Tickets
– 4 Wins: 50 Tickets
– All other players: 25 Tickets

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JUDGING &amp; VOLUNTEERING

Interested in judging for the Riftbound 10K New Zealand Open? We're looking for an experienced judge team for the weekend! Please fill in the form by 16/02/2026:

Judging - https://forms.gle/EV7FtEoKCDyb3wLcA

We highly encourage all prospective judges to purchase a ticket for the Open first and you have the option of refunding the ticket if you are chosen as a judge.

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TICKET SALES

Tickets go live:
– 6:00pm, Wednesday 4th February

The ticket page will be posted on the Riftbound: League of Legends NZ Page and updated here early next week!

Ticketing Link: https://buytickets.at/geekcultureevents/2054897

We can’t wait to welcome the Oceania Riftbound community to Auckland for an unforgettable weekend.

Book your travel now!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/riftbound-10k-new-zealand-open/200029616949845
- **Event Categories**: sports, easter, tournaments, gaming, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 326

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://buytickets.at/geekcultureevents/2054897?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=auckland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Alexandra Park
- **lat**: -36.892618970002
- **long**: 174.77665635771
- **full address**: Alexandra Park, Auckland, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Geek Culture Events (https://allevents.in/org/geek-culture-events/22899631)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (+13:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Alexandra Park, Auckland, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Geek Culture Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, easter, tournaments, gaming, volunteering
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Riftbound 10K New Zealand Open ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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