Play FIFA.
Win real World Cup tickets.
A bracket tournament on EA Sports FC 26 (PS5) at Tailgate Beach Club. The World Cup is happening outside — settle it on the sticks inside. International teams only.
From signup to lifting the trophy.
Submit your name, email, phone, and signed eligibility affidavit. Spots are first-come, first-locked.
Arrive between 12 and 1 PM on June 11 to confirm your bracket spot. Watch the Mexico match while you wait.
Tournament kicks off around 2 PM, right after the Mexico match wraps. Bracket-style matchups on PS5.
Final on the main screen. Champion walks away with two real FIFA World Cup tickets — USA vs. Turkey, June 25 in LA.
Country teams only. International rosters.
This is the World Cup — so we play it like the World Cup. Every player must select a national team in EA Sports FC 26. No club teams. No created sides. International rosters only, from Round 1 to the Final.
Register for the Champions Cup
Free entry. Country teams only. Eligibility affidavit required to play. We'll send you a confirmation and bracket details by email.
Confirmation email coming shortly with bracket details and arrival info. See you June 11 between 12 and 1 PM for check-in.
Everything you'd ask.
When is the FC Champions Cup?
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Tailgate Beach Club, Mandalay Bay. Doors open at 11 AM. Check-in for registered players is between 12 and 1 PM. The tournament tips off around 2 PM, right after the Mexico World Cup opening match concludes.
What's the format?
A bracket tournament on EA Sports FC 26, played on PS5. Country teams only — international rosters from Round 1 to the Final.
What's the entry fee?
Free. Spots are first-come, first-locked through online registration on this page.
What's the grand prize?
Two tickets to the FIFA World Cup match USA vs. Turkey on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles. Prize is awarded on-site after completion of an eligibility affidavit, liability release, and publicity release.
Why do I have to sign an affidavit?
Standard procedure for prize giveaways of this value. The affidavit confirms that you're 21 or older, eligible to receive the prize, and have provided accurate information. You'll sign the full document on-site before any prize is awarded — the checkbox on this form is your initial agreement.
Can I play as a club team?
No — this tournament is country teams only. International rosters from EA Sports FC 26. No club sides, no custom teams.
What if I don't check in on time?
Check-in closes at 1 PM sharp. Players who miss the window may forfeit their bracket spot. Plan to arrive early — the venue is open from 11 AM with the Mexico World Cup match showing on the 125-foot LED wall.
Do I need to bring my own controller?
No. We provide PS5 consoles and controllers for every match. Just show up ready to play.
Is the event 21+?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is a 21+ venue. Valid government-issued ID required for entry. Same applies for prize eligibility.
Where is Tailgate Beach Club?
Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd — south end of the Strip. Self-parking and rideshare drop-off on-site.
Register for the Champions Cup
Free entry. Country teams only. Eligibility affidavit required to play.