AGC 2026

The African Gaming Championship is back and bigger than ever!
DATES
16-19
JULY 2026
VENUE
GRANDWEST
directions
PRIZE POOL
R150K+
MIN. GUARANTEED
Nitro ASL Handbook (PDF)
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 10 JULY - 23:55 SAST
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select your title

Brawlhalla
R10,000
EA FC 26
R30,000
Fortnite
R40,000
Free Fire
R30,000
Rocket League
Tekken 8
R10,000
Valorant
R30,000

Brawlhalla

Prize Pool
R10,000
Provided
PC, monitor, and controller.
Bring
Feel free to bring your own peripherals if you prefer.
Invites
Season 3 and Season 4 winners receive an invite to Brawlhalla AGC Open.
Perk
All AGC participants receive an exclusive AGC avatar and card!
Eligibility
Brawlhalla participants must be 13+ to compete at the AGC LAN. Players under 16 must submit a parent/guardian consent form to tournaments@acgl.gg before 10 July at 23:55 SAST. Consent forms will be checked at the entrance.
OPEN - 1v1 R10,000
18-19 Jul64 players
view Groups view Playoffs
Buy Ticket
NITRO ASL - 1v1
16 Jul32 players
view Groups view Playoffs
Sign Up
Refund requests must be submitted before 10 July at 23:55 SAST - email tournaments@acgl.gg with proof of payment.
By signing up and buying a ticket, you confirm your participation in AGC and agree to the AGC 2026 Terms of Use.

EA FC 26

Prize Pool
R30,000
Provided
Console, monitor, and controller.
Bring
Feel free to bring your own peripherals if you prefer.
Register
Online registrations close 17 July at 08:00 SAST. Walk-in registrations will also be available at the venue.
Invites
Season 3 and Season 4 winners receive an invite to EA FC 26 AGC Open.
Perk
All AGC participants receive an exclusive AGC avatar and card!
Eligibility
EA FC 26 participants must be 13+ to compete at the AGC LAN. Players under 16 must submit a parent/guardian consent form to tournaments@acgl.gg before 10 July at 23:55 SAST. Consent forms will be checked at the entrance.
OPEN - 1v1 R30,000
17-19 Jul128 players
view Heats view Playoffs
Buy Ticket
NITRO ASL - 1v1
17 Jul128 players
view Groups view Playoffs
Sign Up
Refund requests must be submitted before 10 July at 23:55 SAST - email tournaments@acgl.gg with proof of payment.
By signing up and buying a ticket, you confirm your participation in AGC and agree to the AGC 2026 Terms of Use.

Fortnite

Prize Pool
R40,000
Provided
Ethernet cable.
Bring
PC/Console, monitor, headphones, and monitor stand (1 monitor maximum)
Note
The game must be installed and updated before arrival.
Discount
Nitro ASL Fortnite players qualify for a discount on the matching Open entry - ASL Trios on Open Trios, ASL Solos on Open Solos. Open a support ticket with proof of your ASL entry and we will apply it before you check out. Discounts cannot be added after purchase, and only one applies per ticket.
Invites
Season 3 and Season 4 winners receive an invite to Fortnite AGC Open.
Perk
All AGC participants receive an exclusive AGC avatar and card!
Eligibility
Fortnite participants must be 13+ to compete at the AGC LAN. Players under 16 must submit a parent/guardian consent form to tournaments@acgl.gg before 10 July at 23:55 SAST. Consent forms will be checked at the entrance.
OPEN - TRIOS R30,000
18 Jul33 teams
view Tournament Buy Team
The team captain buys the ticket and selects the squad for the LAN after purchase.
OPEN - SOLOS R10,000
19 Jul99 players
view Tournament Buy Ticket
Got an Open Trios ticket? R200 off this ticket, applied automatically at checkout.
NITRO ASL - TRIOS
17 Jul33 teams
view Tournament Sign Up
Refund requests must be submitted before 10 July at 23:55 SAST - email tournaments@acgl.gg with proof of payment.
By signing up and buying a ticket, you confirm your participation in AGC and agree to the AGC 2026 Terms of Use.

Free Fire

Prize Pool
R30,000
Provided
Dedicated Wi-Fi connection.
Bring
Your phone (fully charged) with Free Fire installed, charging cable and headphones.
Note
Free Fire must be installed and updated before arrival. Required maps must be downloaded: Bermuda, Kalahari, Nexterra, Purgatory and Solora.
Invites
Season 3 and Season 4 winners receive an invite to Free Fire AGC Open.
Perk
All AGC participants receive an exclusive AGC avatar and card!
Eligibility
Free Fire participants must be 13+ to compete at the AGC LAN. Players under 16 must submit a parent/guardian consent form to tournaments@acgl.gg before 10 July at 23:55 SAST. Consent forms will be checked at the entrance.
OPEN - SQUAD R20,000
18 Jul12 squads
view Tournament Buy Team
The team captain buys the ticket and selects the squad for the LAN after purchase.
OPEN - SOLOS R10,000
19 Jul48 players
view Tournament Buy Ticket
Refund requests must be submitted before 10 July at 23:55 SAST - email tournaments@acgl.gg with proof of payment.
By signing up and buying a ticket, you confirm your participation in AGC and agree to the AGC 2026 Terms of Use.

Rocket League

Provided
Ethernet cable.
Bring
PC/Console, monitor, controller and headphones.
Note
The game must be installed and updated before arrival.
Perk
All AGC participants receive an exclusive AGC avatar and card!
Eligibility
Open to registered Nitro ASL school teams only. See the Nitro ASL Handbook for details.
NITRO ASL - 3v3
16-17 Jul32 teams
view Groups view Playoffs
Sign Up
By signing up, you confirm your participation in AGC and agree to the AGC 2026 Terms of Use.

Tekken 8

Prize Pool
R10,000
Provided
Console, monitor, and controller.
Bring
Feel free to bring your own peripherals if you prefer.
Invites
Season 3 and Season 4 winners receive an invite to Tekken AGC Open.
Perk
All AGC participants receive an exclusive AGC avatar and card!
Eligibility
Tekken 8 participants must be 13+ to compete at the AGC LAN. Players under 16 must submit a parent/guardian consent form to tournaments@acgl.gg before 10 July at 23:55 SAST. Consent forms will be checked at the entrance.
OPEN - 1v1 R10,000
18-19 Jul64 players
view Groups view Playoffs
Buy Ticket
Refund requests must be submitted before 10 July at 23:55 SAST - email tournaments@acgl.gg with proof of payment.
By signing up and buying a ticket, you confirm your participation in AGC and agree to the AGC 2026 Terms of Use.

Valorant

Prize Pool
R30,000
Provided
Ethernet cable.
Bring
PC, monitor, headphones, and monitor stand (1 monitor maximum)
Note
The game must be installed and updated before arrival.
Discount
Nitro ASL Valorant players qualify for a discount on the Valorant Open entry. Open a support ticket with proof of your ASL entry and we will apply it before you check out. Discounts cannot be added after purchase, and only one applies per ticket.
Invites
Season 3 and Season 4 winners receive an invite to Valorant AGC Open.
Perk
All AGC participants receive an exclusive AGC avatar and card!
Eligibility
Valorant participants must be 16+ to compete at the AGC LAN.
OPEN - 5v5 R30,000
17-18 Jul16 teams
view Groups view Playoffs
Buy Team
The team captain buys the ticket and selects the squad for the LAN after purchase.
NITRO ASL - 5v5
16 Jul8 teams
view Groups view Playoffs
Sign Up
Refund requests must be submitted before 10 July at 23:55 SAST - email tournaments@acgl.gg with proof of payment.
By signing up and buying a ticket, you confirm your participation in AGC and agree to the AGC 2026 Terms of Use.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

Still stuck? Please create a ticket on our Discord. For ASL-related queries, please email schools@acgl.gg.

Download
Nitro ASL Handbook (PDF)
01
Can I take part in the Open Competition if I play in Nitro ASL?
Yes. We encourage players to enter both and test their skills against the wider field.
02
My school did not qualify for Nitro ASL - can we still compete?
Yes. Open spaces are filled with schools that could not attend. Submit an application via the form.
03
Do I have to pay to enter Nitro ASL and Open?
Top finishers from Premier are reimbursed for Nitro ASL Finals. Top finishers from ACGL Season 3 & 4 are awarded a ticket for AGC Open Finals. All other players pay for their seat in both ASL Finals and the Open Competition.
04
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
BYO PC/console for Fortnite and Valorant. Free Fire is mobile - bring your own phone. Brawlhalla, EA FC 26 and Tekken 8 stations are provided.
05
How old do I have to be to compete?
Players must be 13 or older for all titles except Valorant, which is 16+. Players under 16 must submit a parent/guardian consent form before competing.
06
Is there a cash prize for Nitro ASL?
No cash - Nitro ASL is the highest level of South African school play. Winners receive medals, trophies and an invite to AGC Open.
07
Can I get a refund?
Yes - refund requests are accepted until 10 July 23:55 SAST. Email tournaments@acgl.gg with your proof of payment attached. Requests submitted after this date will not be processed. Please note that all refunds will only be processed after 23 July and can take up to 2-3 weeks to receive.

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