The Riftbound Showdown Series $25k at CoolStuffCon Orlando 2026 drew 556 players to a competitive main event, culminating in a victory for MERC Koopastar playing Riven.
Running alongside a $5k tournament that featured 123 players on Friday, October 30, the main $25k showdown kicked off on Saturday, October 31, at 1:30 PM UTC. The tournament offered a substantial prize structure for the competitive field, highlighted by a $7,500 payout for the champion, alongside regional invites and promotional cards.
Prize Structure and Competitive Stakes
The event distributed cash awards down to the 32nd place. The runner-up secured $4,000, while 3rd and 4th place finishers each took home $2,000. Payouts continued with $1,000 for 5th through 8th place, $500 for 9th through 16th place, and $100 for 17th through 32nd place.
In addition to the cash prizes, top competitors contended for Regional Championship Invitations, Regional Qualifier Standard Competitor Badges, Plated Legend Cards, and Jayce, Man of Progress participation promos.
Standings and Top Finishers
The grueling multi-round tournament saw high-level tactical play across a diverse range of champions, with Riven dominating the top tier of the final standings. MERC Koopastar captured the 1st place finish with a 12-1-1 record running Riven, closely followed by Tabris in 2nd place with an 11-1-2 record, also on Riven.
Congratulations to our entire RiftBound Showdown Series $25k Top 8! You all showed up, conquered your battlefields and proved you are the best of the best at #CoolStuffConOrlando! pic.twitter.com/5IjOXX4TEo
The top eight finishers established strong records against a massive 556-player field:
- 1st: MERC Koopastar (Riven) – 12-1-1
- 2nd: Tabris (Riven) – 11-1-2
- 3rd: LURK xSimo (Kha’Zix) – 10-2-1
- 4th: Frosty (Kai’Sa) – 10-2-1
- 5th: TM2 (Riven) – 9-2-1
- 6th: CTCG Relivia (Riven) – 9-2-1
- 7th: Swagyolo420yea (Jayce) – 9-3
- 8th: Zapdos (Jayce) – 9-3
Further down the leaderboards, competitors piloting champions such as Kennen, Vex, and Pyke rounded out the cash-paying tiers, marking a diverse meta for the Orlando showdown series.
