HyperX & Intel Nationals 2026 Preview: Format, Roster, Prize Pool, Day 1 Schedule
The HyperX & Intel Nationals 2026 matches kick off tomorrow. The event format, participant list, prize pool breakdown, and schedule for the first day of competition are detailed below.
Format and Dates
HyperX & Intel Nationals 2026 will take place July 17–19 in Brisbane, Australia. Eight teams will compete in the tournament, divided into two equal groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the playoffs. The final stage of the championship will be held in a double-elimination format.
List of Participants
- FlyQuest
- Team Abyssal
- Ground Zero Gaming
- THUNDERdOWNUNDER
- Arcade Esports
- Rooster
- Mindfreak
- DXA Esports
Prize Pool Breakdown
In total, teams will compete for $6,996 in prize money at the HyperX & Intel Nationals 2026.
- 1st place — $3,498;
- 2nd place — $1,749;
- 3rd place — $1,049;
- 4th place — $700.
Schedule for the first day of competition
July 17, times are in Moscow time.
- 3:00 a.m. — THUNDERdOWNUNDER vs. Mindfreak.
- 3:00 a.m. — Team Abyssal vs. Rooster.
- 4:00 a.m. — Group A winners’ match.
- 4:00 a.m. — Group A losers’ match.
- 8:00 a.m. — FlyQuest vs. DXA Esports.
- 8:00 a.m. — Ground Zero Gaming vs. Arcade Esports.
- 9:00 a.m. — Group B winners’ match.
- 9:00 a.m. — Group B losers’ match.
- 12:00 p.m. — Group A decider.
- 12:00 p.m. — Group B Decider.
Where to Watch the HyperX & Intel Nationals 2026
Photo — DFRAG.
Alexey Mikhailov
