Asus ROG is Hosting a $10,000 E-Sports Tournament
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has officially announced the launch of ROG Masters North America 2026. This open online esports tournament invites eligible gamers from across Canada and the United States to compete for a share of a US$10,000 cash prize pool. Top competitors will also earn the chance to battle live on stage during the offline finals at Game Con Canada in Edmonton, Alberta.
The tournament is organized as part of ROG’s 20th anniversary celebration. Registration is currently open and will remain active until May 30, 2026.
Tournament Formats and Featured Games
Players can register to compete in two major competitive titles, each featuring a distinct format:
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VALORANT™: A tactical 5v5 team-based competition.
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Street Fighter 6™: A solo, 1v1 fighting game competition.
Free Agent System for VALORANT
To make the team-based tournament accessible to individual players, ROG Masters supports a dedicated free agent pool. Solo players can sign up independently, allowing team captains to recruit from the pool. Players can also coordinate via the official ROG Masters Discord server. Any remaining free agents who are not drafted by a captain may be randomly grouped together to form competitive rosters.
Event Schedule and Format
The tournament progresses through two distinct phases: online qualifiers and the live, offline grand finals.
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Registration Period: Open now through May 30, 2026.
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Online Qualifiers: May 30–31, 2026.
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Offline Finals: June 21, 2026, held live at Game Con Canada at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
The online qualifiers will determine the top 4 VALORANT teams and the top 8 Street Fighter 6 players, all of whom will advance to the live stage matches.
Prize Pool Breakdown
The US$10,000 total prize pool is split evenly, allocating US$5,000 to each game title. All qualifying finalists also receive complimentary 3-day passes to Game Con Canada.
VALORANT Prize Distribution
The US$5,000 team prize pool is distributed across the top three placements:
| Placement | Cash Prize | Additional Prizes |
| 1st Place | US$2,500 | 6 x 3-day Game Con Canada passes |
| 2nd Place | US$1,500 | 6 x 3-day Game Con Canada passes |
| 3rd Place | US$1,000 | 6 x 3-day Game Con Canada passes |
| 4th Place | $0 | 6 x 3-day Game Con Canada passes |
Street Fighter 6 Prize Distribution
The US$5,000 solo prize pool is distributed across the top four placements:
| Placement | Cash Prize | Additional Prizes |
| 1st Place | US$2,500 | 1 x 3-day Game Con Canada pass |
| 2nd Place | US$1,500 | 1 x 3-day Game Con Canada pass |
| 3rd Place | US$750 | 1 x 3-day Game Con Canada pass |
| 4th Place | US$250 | 1 x 3-day Game Con Canada pass |
| 5th–8th Place | $0 | 1 x 3-day Game Con Canada pass |
Note: Players and teams who qualify for the offline finals in Edmonton are responsible for arranging and funding their own travel, lodging, and transportation expenses.
Livestream and Community Broadcasts
The offline finals will be fully livestreamed, with final broadcast details to be announced via official ASUS ROG channels closer to the event.
Additionally, individual participants and community broadcasters are permitted and encouraged to stream their own qualifier matches. Broadcasters can utilize the hashtag #ROGMastersNA on social media platforms for an opportunity to have their streams highlighted by ASUS ROG Canada.
Registration Information
Eligible players residing in the United States and Canada can access tournament rulebooks, match settings, eligibility details, and registration pages through the following official links:
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Official Event Homepage: ca.rog.gg/ROGMasters2026
