Tactics Vibes Cup — Season 1
on Jul 21, 2026
Welcome to the Tactics Vibes Cup — Season 1
12 weeks. 32 Players. One Season Finale — September 26–27.
Tactics Vibes Cup Season 1 Finale is the main event of the season, bringing together the top-performing players from the Vibes Cup Weekly Qualifier Series. To earn your spot at the Grand Finale on September 26–27, you must compete in the weekly events, accumulate ranking points, and meet the qualification criteria outlined in this guide.
How to Qualify
There are two ways into the Finale — and you only need one of them.
⚡ Pathway 1 — Auto-Qualify
Finish in the Top 2 of any weekly qualifier and you're in — automatically. With 12 weeks of events, up to 24 Finale spots are up for grabs this way.
🏆 Pathway 2 — Season Points Leaderboard
Didn't Top 2? You're still in the race. Your best 8 results across all 12 weeks (worst 4 dropped) make up your season total. At the end of the season, the top players on the leaderboard who haven't already auto-qualified fill the remaining Finale slots — up to 8 spots.
Weekly Point System
Points are awarded every week based on your finish. Here's the breakdown:
| Placement | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | 100 |
| 2nd Place | 75 |
| 3rd Place | 60 |
| 4th Place | 50 |
| 5th Place | 40 |
| 6th Place | 30 |
| 7th Place | 20 |
| 8th Place | 10 |
Ties on the leaderboard are broken first by most Top 2 finishes, then most Top 5 finishes.
Repeat Qualifier Rule
What happens when a weekly Top 2 finisher has already locked in their Finale spot from an earlier week? Here's how it works:
- No pass-down. If a Top 2 finisher already holds a Finale slot, their invite is not passed down to the next unqualified player.
- Prize & points stay. The repeat Top 2 finisher still keeps their weekly prize and still earns leaderboard points as normal.
- Slot converts — and stacks. The unused invite becomes an extra leaderboard slot instead (Top 8 → 9 → 10…), one for each repeat finish across the season. Total Finale slots stay fixed at 32.
- Extra qualifiers aren't guaranteed. Tactics may, at its discretion, run additional qualifier events to fill open slots. New Top 2 finishers there earn real auto-invites; repeat qualifiers again grow the leaderboard pool.
- Scoring cap is fixed. No matter how many qualifier events run, only a player's best 8 scores (or the adjusted number per this rule) count toward their leaderboard total.
Where to Play
Weekly qualifiers are running at partner stores throughout the season:
More venues will be announced for upcoming weeks — keep an eye on the official schedule.
Prizes
Weekly qualifier prizes vary by event — check the Prizes section on each event's Melee page for details. Beyond that, here's what's on the line for the season:
Leaderboard Rewards — Top 4 (₱10,000 Prize Pool)
| Rank | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | ₱5,000 Vibes Store Credits at Tactics |
| 2nd Place | ₱3,000 Vibes Store Credits at Tactics |
| 3rd Place | ₱1,500 Vibes Store Credits at Tactics |
| 4th Place | ₱500 Vibes Store Credits at Tactics |
Bonus: every Top 4 finisher also receives an exclusive set of Tactics Card Sleeves, designed by a Vibes Illustrator.
Grand Finale Prizes
| Rank | Reward |
|---|---|
| Champion | Brand New iPhone 18 |
| 2nd–8th | To be announced |
Full Grand Finale prize details will be announced closer to the event.
Getting Registered
Registration is not automatic — you'll need to sign up for each event individually.
- Create your player account on Melee.gg
- Register for each weekly qualifier at least 48 hours in advance
- Registration closes 2 hours before each event — no late entries
- Check in on event day following the venue's instructions
If you qualify, you'll get an official invitation within 48 hours — accept it within 7 days to lock in your Finale spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are proxies allowed?
Proxy cards are not allowed. Need singles? Tactics has you covered — all cards are in stock at tactics.ph.
What's the prize pool for the Season Finale?
Full announcements are still to come. Additional rewards are being finalized, but Set 3 boxes are already guaranteed for winners, with more on the way.
Are organizers allowed to participate in weekly events?
Yes — organizers and staff can join weekly qualifiers. Their standings won't count toward the leaderboard, and their rank won't be passed down to the next player.
If an organizer finishes Top 2, can they play in the Main Event?
Yes, as long as the Main Event has 3rd-party organizers running it.
Ready to Compete?
Pull up to a qualifier near you and start your run toward the Season 1 Finale.
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