Marvel Rivals has revealed its next big step in competitive play with Marvel Rivals Ignite, an esports event scheduled for May that offers a prize pool exceeding $3 million. This announcement marks a major leap from the game’s initial Invitational and signals the developer’s intent to grow its competitive scene on an international scale.
Marvel Rivals Ignite Reserved $1 Million for Grand Finals
The official Marvel Rivals Twitter account (now X) revealed the details of Ignite this week. The tournament will span five significant territories: the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), China, Asia, and Oceania — opening the door for top teams worldwide to battle it. While the total prize pool exceeds three million dollars, a hefty $1 million portion is expressly set aside for the climactic Grand Finals. Only one team will emerge as champion among heroes and villains clashing on this grand stage.
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Marvel Rivals Ignite comes this May to the Americas, EMEA, China, Asia, and Oceania with a prize pool of over $3,000,000!
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This escalation from Marvel Rivals’ inaugural Invitational, which featured a more modest $100K prize pool but already attracted notable organizations and solid viewership, reflects clear ambitions to broaden their esports footprint. A pot that size is bound to grab attention from elite teams across continents and likely boost audience numbers substantially.
