Nedbank Mastercard Summoner tournament at rAge Nation 2026
Do you have a League of Legends (LoL) team? Do you think your squad has what it takes to compete against the best in the country? Well, even if you just want to try your luck, might I suggest entering the Nedbank Mastercard Summoner tournament qualifiers, leading to rAge Nation 2026. Here’s what you must know.
Nedbank Mastercard Summoner Tournament details
Okay, so first up, there are two online qualifiers taking place over at Mettlestate. Both qualifiers are completely free to enter. It’s 5v5 LoL, in case you were wondering. Check out the schedule below.
The top two teams from each qualifier earn spots at rAge Nation 2026, taking place from 27 to 29 November 2026. This is the 2nd tournament following a highly successful event last year.
The official announcement explains: “The Rift is calling once again, and South African League of Legends teams have another chance to prove themselves. Returning for its second year, the Nedbank Mastercard Summoner Tournament brings together Nedbank, Mastercard and Mettlestate to give competitive players a route from online qualifiers to the live finals at rAge Nation. Building on last year’s tournament, the competition continues to create opportunities for gamers to connect through their shared passion for esports.“
Check out a quick rundown of how things will go down at the Nedbank Mastercard Summoner tournament, which ends in a huge final showdown at rAge Nation 2026.
- Qualifier 1: Teams compete online for a place in the finals.
- Qualifier 2: A second opportunity for teams to qualify.
- The final four: The top two teams from each qualifier advance to rAge Nation.
- The final showdown: All four teams compete in a double-elimination bracket, battling it out for the tournament title.
Chipo Mushwana, Executive Emerging VP Innovate, Nedbank, explains: “Gaming has the power to bring people together through shared passions, teamwork and competition. We’re excited to return for a second year with the Nedbank Mastercard Summoner Tournament at rAge Nation, continuing to support the gaming community and create more opportunities for players to showcase their skills. We look forward to seeing the teams compete and the community come together for another exciting tournament.”
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