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.

Prize Pool

$15,000

Qualified Players

Top 32

Qualification Ends

Aug. 1, 2026

Location

NYC

How To Qualify

01

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.)

02

Compete against at least 6 unique opponents.

03

Remain ranked inside the Top 32 on the 1v1 leaderboard by the qualification cutoff.

04

Leaderboard position is based on XP, wins, win percentage, and overall verified activity. More verified games beyond the minimum can improve your chances.

05

Post photo proof for at least 6 of your matchups on the upNine platform

06

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.

07

upNine reserves the right to review all qualification standings and make final eligibility decisions in the interest of competitive fairness and tournament operations.

Tournament structure, qualification requirements, prize pool, event dates, and eligibility criteria may be adjusted prior to the official event. Full rules and terms will apply.

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