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    On 26 Apr 13:30 SAST

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Finals Stage

Main Bracket

Round 1

#1
1 - Uthmaan7 8
16 - SHIMZA 4
#2
9 - Adam 3
8 - London 4
#3
5 - Alex 14
12 - Ibrahim 8
#4
13 - Dabbie 7
4 - Amro 8
#5
3 - Zahir1976 11
14 - Mzwakhe 1
#6
11 - Thuto 3
6 - Ubaid 13
#7
7 - Iggy 4
10 - Williams 11
#8
15 - Tlotlego 5
2 - Kat 9

Round 2

#9
1 - Uthmaan7 6
8 - London 8
#10
5 - Alex 4
4 - Amro 5
#11
3 - Zahir1976 8
6 - Ubaid 3
#12
10 - Williams 8
2 - Kat 5

Round 3

#13
8 - London 9
4 - Amro 6
#14
3 - Zahir1976 1
10 - Williams 4

Round 4

#15
8 - London 4
10 - Williams 16

Third Place

Round 4

#16
4 - Amro 4
3 - Zahir1976 16

Groups Stage

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

Uthmaan7

7pts
37:32/1/0
#2

Williams

7pts
38:62/1/0
#3

Bongani

3pts
38:61/0/2
#4

Sibusiso

0pts
33:110/0/3
Group #2
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Kat

6pts
314:42/0/1
#2

Adam

6pts
39:62/0/1
#3

Phathu

6pts
38:52/0/1
#4

Bonginkosi

0pts
34:200/0/3
Group #6
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Ubaid

9pts
320:53/0/0
#2

Dabbie

6pts
313:72/0/1
#3

Nkosinathi

3pts
37:131/0/2
#4

Bulelani

0pts
30:150/0/3
Group #3
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Amro

9pts
38:33/0/0
#2

Thuto

6pts
37:42/0/1
#3

OSCAR

1pts
32:60/1/2
#4

Promise Davies

1pts
32:60/1/2
Group #4
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Zahir1976

9pts
311:33/0/0
#2

Ibrahim

6pts
37:72/0/1
#3

Otshepeng

1pts
32:60/1/2
#4

Mthulisi

1pts
32:60/1/2
Group #5
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Alex

9pts
314:63/0/0
#2

Mzwakhe

6pts
314:62/0/1
#3

Kearabetswe

3pts
35:151/0/2
#4

Cliff

0pts
30:60/0/3
Group #8
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

Iggy

7pts
311:52/1/0
#2

SHIMZA

6pts
310:82/0/1
#3

Skamza

4pts
37:71/1/1
#4

Msiggy

0pts
34:120/0/3
Group #7
PosPldRF/RAW/D/L
#1

London

9pts
317:93/0/0
#2

Tlotlego

6pts
313:142/0/1
#3

Oaratile

3pts
315:131/0/2
#4

Warona

0pts
34:130/0/3

DETAILS

  • Game

    EA Sports FC 26 NG

  • 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 2 advance to the National Finals

 

CANAL WALK NATIONAL FINALS

  • National Finals
    • Group Stage:
      • 2 groups: 8 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

Platforms

  • EA FC Sports - 26 New Gen (NG) is open to players on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
  • EA FC Sports - 26 Old Gen (OG) is open to players on PS4 and Xbox One cross-play.

 

Game Settings

  • Online Friendlies 
  • Half Length: 6 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.  

 

Connection and Game Type

Players with a NAT 3 / Strict NAT type will receive an immediate forfeit. 

 

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

  • Advance to National Finals

    2nd 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

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    Admin