16 Apr Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cups: What are they and how to join
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Throughout 2025, Marvel Rivals is hosting the PlayStation Cups, console-exclusive in-game tournaments running from April to December.
PlayStation 5 (PS5) users can compete against others in their region for a chance to earn Units, Titles and more. Thanks to information shared by Sony, here’s the full schedule and how to enter the Marvel Rivals series.
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An online blog post on the official PlayStation website reveals that the tournaments will be conducted in a similar way to the Marvel Rivals Championships (MRC).
Unsurprisingly, the PlayStation Cups are in-game tournaments exclusive to PS5 players, taking place in the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and Pacific regions. Open for players to register, the event funnels down the best teams to compete against each other for a series of rewards available each month.
Here is a step by step guide on how to enter Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cups
Launch Marvel Rivals on your PS5
Navigate to the “Tournaments” tab at the top of your screen
Select “Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cups”
Select your region
Now you’re ready to queue up in the PlayStation Cup and compete!
You’ll need to ensure you’re signed up with a team or a faction before entering. The blog post also states that all participants must be 16 years or older upon the registration deadline. There is a full list of rules available online for further details.
Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cups to be Held Monthly
Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cups will run from April 12th to December 27th, 2025. Each monthly challenge will be split into four separate stages: Registration, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals. Save for registration, each stage will have a single-elimination bracket.
The top eight teams will be awarded prizes for their efforts, including a Faction Trophy and exclusive Titles.
PlacePrize1st300 Units/Person + Faction Trophy + Title2nd 200 Units/Person + Faction Trophy + Title3rd – 4th100 Units/Person + Faction Trophy + Title5th – 8thFaction Trophy + Title
Players will have a chance to grab these rewards each month if they progress far enough, meaning a single team could earn up to 2700 Units for each person if they placed first in every challenge.
Here is the full schedule of each monthly challenge for Marvel Rivals PlayStation Cups
April Challenge
Registration: April 12th-16th
Quarterfinals: April 26th, 14:00 (UTC-4)
Semifinals: April 26th, 15:30 (UTC-4)
Finals: April 26th, 17:00 (UTC-4)
May Challenge
Registration: May 1st-31st
Quarterfinals: May 31st, 14:00 (UTC-4)
Semifinals: May 31st, 15:30 (UTC-4)
Finals: May 31st, 17:00 (UTC-4)
June Challenge
Registration: June 1st-28th
Quarterfinals: June 28th, 14:00 (UTC-4)
Semifinals: June 28th, 15:30 (UTC-4)
Finals: June 28th, 17:00 (UTC-4)
July Challenge
Registration: July 1st-26th
Quarterfinals: July 26th, 14:00 (UTC-4)
Semifinals: July 26th, 15:30 (UTC-4)
Finals: July 26th, 17:00 (UTC-4)
August Challenge
Registration: August 1st-30th
Quarterfinals: August 30th, 14:00 (UTC-4)
Semifinals: August 30th, 15:30 (UTC-4)
Finals: August 30th, 17:00 (UTC-4)
September Challenge
Registration: September 1st-27th
Quarterfinals: September 27th, 14:00 (UTC-4)
Semifinals: September 27th, 15:30 (UTC-4)
Finals: September 27th, 17:00 (UTC-4)
October Challenge
Registration: October 1st-25th
Quarterfinals: October 25th, 14:00 (UTC-4)
Semifinals: October 25th, 15:30 (UTC-4)
Finals: October 25th, 17:00 (UTC-4)
November Challenge
Registration: November 1st-29th
Quarterfinals: November 29th, 14:00 (UTC-4)
Semifinals: November 29th, 15:30 (UTC-4)
Finals: November 29th, 17:00 (UTC-4)
December Challenge
Registration: December 1st-27th
Quarterfinals: December 27th, 14:00 (UTC-4)
Semi-finals: December 27th, 15:30 (UTC-4)
Finals: December 27th, 17:00 (UTC-4)
NetEase continues to make good on it’s plans to expand on the game’s esports scene, whether it’s hosting tournaments for the top esports organisations or inviting players to compete in the game each season. With PlayStation Cups being hosted alongside MRC, the Marvel Rivals ecosystem will be afforded more room to bring new talent to the spotlight.
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