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    On 29 Aug 17:00 SAST

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Finals Stage

Main Bracket

Round 1

#1
1 - Ish 2
16 - Gift 1
#2
9 - Betwagon 5
8 - Sandiso 3
#3
5 - Kaylan 11
12 - Keanu 2
#4
13 - Jothem 6
4 - Liam 5
#5
3 - Reza Johnson 5
14 - Njabulo 9
#6
11 - Shai26th 3
6 - Jibran 9
#7
7 - joshua g 5
10 - Heero 6
#8
15 - Fareez 5
2 - Tristan 4

Round 2

#9
1 - Ish 17
9 - Betwagon 5
#10
5 - Kaylan 10
13 - Jothem 2
#11
14 - Njabulo 4
6 - Jibran 7
#12
10 - Heero 10
15 - Fareez 1

Round 3

#13
1 - Ish 4
5 - Kaylan 9
#14
6 - Jibran 7
10 - Heero 8

Round 4

#15
5 - Kaylan 8
10 - Heero 3

Third Place

Round 4

#16
1 - Ish 6
6 - Jibran 2

Groups Stage

Group #8
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

joshua g

9pts
312:33/0/0
#2

Gift

6pts
37:62/0/1
#3

Marshalino

3pts
37:61/0/2
#4

Heshaam

0pts
33:140/0/3
Group #4
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Reza Johnson

6pts
37:82/0/1
#2

Keanu

5pts
35:21/2/0
#3

Jayden

4pts
35:21/1/1
#4

Tashen17

1pts
36:110/1/2
Group #3
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Liam

7pts
313:42/1/0
#2

Shai26th

7pts
310:42/1/0
#3

Jack07

3pts
35:111/0/2
#4

Azile

0pts
30:90/0/3
Group #2
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Tristan

6pts
39:42/0/1
#2

Betwagon

6pts
38:52/0/1
#3

Athi

6pts
37:62/0/1
#4

Silkysmooth

0pts
30:90/0/3
Group #5
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Kaylan

9pts
325:73/0/0
#2

Njabulo

6pts
311:112/0/1
#3

Bowie

3pts
312:191/0/2
#4

Isi

0pts
34:150/0/3
Group #7
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Sandiso

9pts
36:13/0/0
#2

Fareez

6pts
37:42/0/1
#3

Jaden

3pts
37:61/0/2
#4

Sipho

0pts
30:90/0/3
Group #1
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Ish

9pts
315:103/0/0
#2

Heero

6pts
320:112/0/1
#3

SOLO

3pts
311:161/0/2
#4

Aashiq

0pts
30:90/0/3
Group #6
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Jibran

9pts
312:23/0/0
#2

Jothem

6pts
312:72/0/1
#3

Aash

3pts
38:91/0/2
#4

Ke nako

0pts
33:170/0/3

DETAILS

  • Game

    EA Sports FC - New Gen

  • Type

    Round robin into Elimination

  • Format

    1v1 - Scores

  • Sub Saharan Africa

    Allowed Regions:

  • 4

    Minimum confirmed participants:

MTN SHIFT GAMING EXPERIENCE 2026

Get ready for the ultimate gaming showdown as the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience 2026 returns! This nationwide tournament brings gaming to shopping malls across South Africa, giving players of all skill levels a chance to prove themselves and win incredible prizes. 

 

ONLINE QUALIFIERS

  • Open Qualifier
    • Single-elimination bracket
    • Top 4 advance to the Mall Finals
    • All matches are Best of 1

 

LAN QUALIFIERS

  • Mall Heat Stage
    • Single-elimination bracket
    • Fourteen 16-player heats
    • Top 2 from each Heat advance to the Mall Finals
    • All matches are Best of 1
  • Mall Finals
    • Group Stage:
      • 8 groups: 4 players per group
      • Top 2 from each group advance to the Knockout Stage
      • All matches are Best of 1
    • Knockout Stage:
      • Single-elimination bracket
      • All matches are Total of 2
      • Top 1 advance to the National Finals

 

CANAL WALK NATIONAL FINALS

  • National Finals
    • Group Stage:
      • 2 groups: 5 players per group
      • Top 4 from each group advance to the Knockout Stage
      • All matches are Best of 1
    • Knockout Stage:
      • Single-elimination bracket
      • All matches are Total of 2

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

No costs for flights and accommodation are covered.

 

RELEVANT LINKS

 

Quick Rules

Game Settings

  • Online Friendlies 
  • Half Length: 5 minutes 
  • Stadium: UT Stadium
  • Ball: EA SPORTS White/Black

All match lobbies must be created with the following settings:

Basic Settings

  • Game Data Centre Selection: Direct
  • Game Start Time: 0
  • Home Score: 0
  • Away Score: 0
  • Leg: First

Advanced Settings

  • First Ball Possession: Home
  • Game 1 Tiebreaker Options: Extra Time

Ruleset

  • FC Pro Open

 

Teams

  • All teams allowed except for ‘all-star’ teams
  • The same team is allowed on both sides
  • If an opponent chooses to play international it is up to you to play a club or international side

 

How to Win

  • For Best of 1: The player that has the most goals after one (1) game will be the winner.
  • For Total of 2: The player that has the most goals combined (highest aggregate) after two (2) games will be the winner. 

 

Draw / Extra Time

  • For Best of 1: Should both players be tied on goals after one match has been played, a second match must be played. The first half will be played as a traditional extra-time. If there is no result after the first half, the second half must be played. The second half will be played as a golden-goal (the player who scores the first goal wins the match). If there is still a tie after the end result, the higher seeded player will be awarded the win.  
  • For Total of 2: Should both players be tied on aggregate (combined) goals after two matches have been played, a third match must be played. The first half will be played as a traditional extra-time. If there is no result after the first half, the second half must be played. The second half will be played as a golden-goal (the player who scores the first goal wins the match). If there is still a tie after the end result, the higher seeded player will be awarded the win.  

 

Known Issues

There are currently no known issues - please be sure to reach out if you have any reports

 

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

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Prizes

  • Advance to National Finals

    1st place

  • 5

    For each match played

  • Trophy

    For a podium finish

Support

For Support, make sure to read through the Rules and follow our Guides. For live support go to our Discord or mention an admin in the match chat.DISCORD SUPPORT

  • ACGL_Peach

    Admin

  • ACGL_Gamer01

    Admin

  • ACGL_Gamer02

    Admin