TFT Macao Open Spectator Experience

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The TFT Macao Open, our second annual global LAN event, will be taking place at the Venetian Macao from December 13-15. Players and fans from all over the world are welcome to experience the ultimate TFT celebration, including a massive 512-person open-bracket Main Event, a variety of Side Events, TFT dev panels, in-person co-streamers, cosplay showcases, and more!

Check out the official Macao Open website to snag tickets to attend before they’re sold out! 

Ways to Compete and Play

If you’re wondering what kinds of events you can join, read on to find out more about the full roster of events. We previously announced the Main Event format and details here. Now it’s time to share more about the Main Event Waitlist and additional Side Events that attendees can participate in.

 

Main Event Waitlist

If you weren’t able to snag a Competitor Bundle but still want to compete in the Main Event, make sure to come join the Waitlist. If spots for the Main Event become available, you will be placed into the competition on a first come, first serve basis. Additional details will be provided on-site regarding the waitlist process.

  • Registration Window: Friday, Dec 13 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM GMT +8

Tournament Side Events 

This year, we will host a number of additional competitive events!  

4v4 Double Elimination

Grab your friends and come compete in the 4v4 Double Elimination Tournaments! Players will form teams of 4 and work together to win.

  • Day: Saturday, Dec 14
  • Format
    • Bracket: Double Elimination
    • # of Brackets: 2
    • # of Games: Best of 1, Grand Finals Best of 3
    • # of Teams: 16 Teams per Event, 4 players per Team
  • Scoring
    • When a board is eliminated the player gains points according to their placement (8 for 1st, 7 for 2nd, etc.)
    • Add up each team’s Score
    • Higher Score Wins (1st place breaks tie)
  • Prizing
    • 1st Place
      • 2025 TFT Open Competitor Pass (x4)
      • Last Drop Arena (x4)
      • Firelight Ekko Boom (x4)
      • Firelight Ekko (x4)
    • 2nd Place
      • Last Drop Arena (x4)
      • Firelight Ekko Boom (x4)
      • Firelight Ekko (x4)
    • 3rd Place
      • Firelight Ekko Boom (x4)
      • Firelight Ekko (x4)

Double Up Tournament

Grab a partner and come compete in the Double Up Tournament!

  • Day: Saturday, Dec 14
  • Format
    • Round 1: 32 Teams, 2 Games, Eliminate bottom 8 Teams
    • Round 2: 24 Teams, 1 Game, Eliminate bottom 8 Teams
    • Round 3: 16 Teams, 1 Game, Eliminate bottom 4 Teams
    • Round 4: 12 Teams, 1 Game, Eliminate bottom 4 Teams
    • Round 5: 8 Teams, 1 Game, Eliminate bottom 4 Teams
    • Round 6: 4 Teams, 1 Game
  • Scoring
    • Earn points for placements as a team (4 for 1st, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, 1 for 4th), points never reset between rounds
    • Teams with the most points move on to the next round until there are just 4 Teams left
  • Prizing
    • 1st Place
      • 2025 TFT Open Competitor Pass (x2)
      • Last Drop Arena (x2)
      • Chibi Caitlyn Boom (x2)
      • Chibi Caitlyn (x2)
    • 2nd Place
      • Last Drop Arena (x2)
      • Chibi Caitlyn Boom (x2)
      • Chibi Caitlyn (x2)
    • 3rd Place
      • Chibi Caitlyn Boom (x2)
      • Chibi Caitlyn (x2)
    • 4th Place
      • Chibi Caitlyn (x2)

4v4 Single Elimination

Assemble your dream team and compete in the 4v4 Single Elimination Tournament!

  • Day: Saturday, Dec 14
  • Format
    • Bracket: Single Elimination
    • # of Brackets: 3
    • # of Games: Best of 1
    • # of Teams: 8 Teams per Event, 4 players per Team
  • Scoring
    • When a board is eliminated the player gains points according to their placement (8 for 1st, 7 for 2nd, etc.)
    • Add up each team’s Score
    • Higher Score Wins (1st place breaks tie)
  • Prizing
    • 1st Place
      • 2025 TFT Open Competitor Pass (x4)
      • Last Drop Arena (x4)
      • Firelight Ekko Boom (x4)
      • Firelight Ekko (x4)
    • 2nd Place
      • Last Drop Arena (x4)
      • Firelight Ekko Boom (x4)
      • Firelight Ekko (x4)

Casual Side Events

These events are perfect for players who want to take over free stations and play TFT for fun! 

Mastermind

Challenge a friend or a rival and control 4 PCs each to determine the ultimate mastermind winner. 

  • Day: Saturday, Dec 14 & Sunday, Dec 15
  • Available: All day starting 12:00 PM

Double Up

Grab a partner and come play games of Double Up!

  • Day: Saturday, Dec 14
  • Available: All day starting 12:00 PM

Surprise Macao-Exclusive TFT Mode

On the final day, creators and players will take to the stage before the Finals to play a special version of Set 13 designed exclusively for the Macao Open. After the showmatch, you can try it out yourself!

  • Day: Sunday, Dec 15
  • Available: All day starting 12:00 PM

Normals

For when you want to just chill out and play some good old regular TFT with your new friends!

  • Day: Sunday, Dec 15
  • Available: All day starting 12:00 PM

Full details on how and where to go to join the Side Events will be shared with attendees closer to the event!

Additional Event Activities

Along with the ways to play, there will be plenty of activities to do around the event floor during the weekend!

TFT Dev Q and A

Interested in finding out more about TFT directly from the devs who work on the game? Join in on our dev panels which will cover topics like behind the scenes design of the newest set, events, cosmetics, revivals, modes, and even the design to competitive pipeline. Panels will feature some of your favorite TFT devs including Mort (Design Director), Kent Wu (Finalization Lead), Travis Boese (Cosmetics, Events and Monetization Lead), Christina Jiang (Events and Revivals Product Lead), Julien Camaraza (Set Designer for our new set), Rodger Caudill, and Dylan Fraley (TFT Esports Lead), with more than a few surprise guests.

Engaging Viewing Experience

Spectators will have the opportunity to watch any game taking place at the event throughout the entire weekend. The Macao Open is an open floor event, giving attendees free roam of the game stations and the ability to view the games directly over their favorite players’ shoulders.

Here’s a look at some of the competitors who will be participating in the event:

On-Site Costreamers

We’ll have nine in-person costreamers who’ll be hosting their streams on special stages around the event floor!

Featured costreamers include:

  • Disguised Toast (NA)

  • K3Soju (NA)

  • GoDlike (CN)

  • QingRou (CN)

  • Em Che (VN)

  • Shaunz (FR)

  • Sologesang (DACH)

  • 8ljaywalking (KR)

  • JazLatte (TW)

Exclusive TFT Merch and Activations

We’ll have exclusive TFT merch on-site as well as a variety of fun activities including photo booths, cosplay meetups, themed snacks, outdoor sights, minigames, and more!

This will be the largest TFT community and competitive event of the year! Make sure to check out the official Macao Open website for more information on how to purchase tickets as well as detailed schedule information closer to the event! We hope to see you there.

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