iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026

Allied Esports Arena in Las Vegas, NV

Organized by fl0m

Tickets available on June 23, 2026. Check back soon!

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

EVENT TYPE

iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 is a tier 2 ranked event using the Americas VRS rankings with an added regional filter for North America and South America.

INVITATION DATE

iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 is using the July 2026 Valve Regional Standings update and invites will be sent beginning July 6th, 2026.

SEEDING DATE

iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 will be seeded using the September 2026 Valve Regional Standings update.

NUMBER OF INVITES

iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 will invite eight (8) total teams. Six (6) teams from the North America VRS sub-region and two (2) teams from the South America VRS sub-region.

VRS STARTING RANK FOR INVITES

iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 will begin sending invitations from the North America sub-region rank 1 and will proceed down the list until all six invites are accepted. Additionally, we will begin sending invitations from the the South America sub-region rank 1 and will proceed down the list until all two invites are accepted. Invites exclude teams ranked 1-12 on the global VRS Ranking.

FORMAT

Two (2) groups of four (4) teams divided by global seeding (1, 4, 5, 8) and (2, 3, 6, 7) will play a GSL best-of-three group stage where two teams from each group qualify for the single elimination best-of-three playoffs including a third place decider match.

PRIZE POOL

The total prize pool for iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 will be $30,000 with the following prize breakdown:

$12,500

$7,000

$3,500

$2,500

$1,250

$1,000

FAQS

What does signing up for the Ticket Drop Alerts email list do?

You will be notified when tickets are being released and when they’re on sale. Make sure you check your spam folder for email notifications.

When will tickets be available for purchase?

Tickets are not available yet but you can sign up for the email list to be notified when they are. I’m working on getting them available pretty soon.

How much are tickets?

The starting price will be roughly around $250 total for all three days that may include some fees on top of that.

How many tickets will be for sale?

I’m looking to sell around 400 tickets total.

What kind of tickets will be for sale?

General admission and VIP.

What does each ticket come with?

Special items from iBUYPOWER, Monster Energy, and more.

If tickets sell out, will more tickets be for sale?

Unlikely as we want there to be enough room for everyone to be comfortable.

Are tickets transferable?

I want the option for people to resell tickets but only at face value. It will be based on Eventbrite capabilities.

Is Ticketmaster involved?

No, I am using Eventbrite.

Can you buy more than one ticket?

Yes. Likely 4 tickets max per person.

Where is the HyperX Arena?

The HyperX Arena is inside the Luxor Hotel & Casino

How can I book my room for the event?

iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2 has an exclusive Luxor Hotel Room Block, book yours in advance, here, as reservations are limited.

What does the venue look like?

I recorded a walkthrough for the previous event which you can view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlFZbTKKlXg

What’s the max capacity of the venue?

500 is the total attendees and staff in the venue for the event.

What food will be available at the venue?

The HyperX Arena has a set menu that we won’t deviate much from. You can see that here: https://hyperxarenalasvegas.com/food-and-drink/

What are the seats like in the venue?

Banquet cushion chairs.

Will I be able to re-enter the venue?

Yes you will be able to re-enter the venue but you’ll need to go through security again including bag check.

What teams will be invited?

More information on invites will be released at a later date.

Can I play and how much does it cost?

No, this is an invite only event and invite information will be released at a later date.

When do the teams get invited?

Teams will be invited on July 6th using the July 6th VRS ranking update.

Have any of the teams confirmed their attendance?

They can’t yet.

Is the tournament VRS ranked?

Yes.

Who are the casters/hosts?

To be announced

Will there be any special guests?

To be announced

How can I support the event?

Watch the event and if you have the means, order merch.

Where can I watch the event?

Wherever you watch me normally is where you can expect to watch the event.

Who is making the merch?

The people that normally do my merch are doing all of the merch for the event - the beautiful people at Big Chillin.

How long can we preorder merch on the site?

There will be merch available the whole time leading up to the event.

What merch will be available for purchase at the event?

I will have exclusive event merch for purchase at the venue.

Is it 21+ only?

It is not a 21+ event but there will be two bars where you will need to be 21+ at.

Are we going to have a wristband for alcohol or do we have to show ID every time?

No wristband - you will have to show ID every time.

Are the dates locked in?

Yes - September 25th, 26th, 27th.

When will the schedule be posted?

The schedule will be posted when we announce the ticket information.

When does the event start on Friday?

The first matches of the day will begin at 10am PDT

Is there a hotel room block?

Yes, you may use this link to reserve your room:

What hotel should I stay at?

The venue is literally inside the Luxor hotel.

Can we bring our own PCs / laptops?

There will be a few PC’s at the event for activations and activities but no room to bring your own.

What is the bag policy?

Every bag will be checked, including the totes.

What are the vape and smoking policies?

You can vape and smoke inside the casino floor but not inside the arena.

What level of security is involved?

The security will be MGM security through the casino and be at every check point with bag checks.

Will I be able to meet fl0m, the casters, the teams, or any of the special guests?

We plan on doing meet and greets and the VIP area will have a lot more accessibility to special guests in the arena.

Will there be anything to do between the matches?

There will be multiple Nintendo setups and F1 simulators to drive on to kill some time between the games that will be free and available for all.

Will there be a showmatch?

Maybe :)

What are your goals for the event?

Do cool stuff for NA CS and don’t lose money.

How much does the event cost to put on?

I can’t say but a lot. Buy a hoodie please.