OFFICIAL upNine TOURNAMENT
$15,000 1v1 Tournament
Earn your place through verified competition on upNine. Every matchup affects your ranking, record, and path toward qualification.
$15,000
Top 32
Aug. 1, 2026
NYC
How To Qualify
Complete a minimum of 12 verified 1v1 matchups on upNine during the qualification period. (Competition can happen anywhere — the park, the driveway, the backyard, the local gym. upNine is built to track the game wherever it happens.)
Compete against at least 6 unique opponents.
Remain ranked inside the Top 32 on the 1v1 leaderboard by the qualification cutoff.
Leaderboard position is based on XP, wins, win percentage, and overall verified activity. More verified games beyond the minimum can improve your chances.
Post photo proof for at least 6 of your matchups on the upNine platform
Any attempt to manipulate rankings, falsify results, exploit the system, collude with other users, or violate competitive integrity may result in disqualification from tournament eligibility.
upNine reserves the right to review all qualification standings and make final eligibility decisions in the interest of competitive fairness and tournament operations.