Riftbound took over the Sydney Showground from May 15 until May 17, 2026, for a major Regional Qualifier that stood as one of Australia’s largest TCG convention events. With the Unleashed expansion entering the competitive field, over 1,400 players competed in the Main Event, establishing a completely new Riftbound meta.
The Champion: EDG Rico1997
EDG Rico1997 claimed 1st place at the Sydney Regional Qualifier, finishing the tournament with an impressive 14-1-1 record playing Irelia Blade Dancer.
Irelia Blade Dancer - 1st Place | Sydney Regional Qualifier
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Runner-Up: TTS Souledout
TTS Souledout secured 2nd place at the Sydney Regional Qualifier, navigating a deep tournament bracket to a final 14-2-0 record with Sivir Battle Mistress.
Sivir Battle Mistress - 2nd Place | Sydney Regional Qualifier
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Field Representation
| Legend | # Played | % of Field |
|---|---|---|
| Leblanc | 88 | 7.1% |
| Irelia | 78 | 6.3% |
| Master Yi WB | 75 | 6.1% |
| Diana | 56 | 4.5% |
| Vex | 50 | 4.0% |
| Miss Fortune | 47 | 3.8% |
| Viktor | 43 | 3.5% |
| Azir | 39 | 3.2% |
| Fiora | 36 | 2.9% |
| Lillia | 36 | 2.9% |
| Ahri | 35 | 2.8% |
| Poppy | 34 | 2.8% |
| Kha’Zix | 34 | 2.8% |
| Kai’Sa | 33 | 2.7% |
| Pyke | 32 | 2.6% |
| Rengar | 31 | 2.5% |
| Ezreal | 31 | 2.5% |
| Teemo | 30 | 2.4% |
| Draven | 28 | 2.3% |
| Ornn | 26 | 2.1% |
| Sett | 24 | 1.9% |
| Sivir | 24 | 1.9% |
| Lee Sin | 22 | 1.8% |
| Annie | 22 | 1.8% |
| Lucian | 21 | 1.7% |
| Jinx | 21 | 1.7% |
| Lux | 20 | 1.6% |
| Volibear | 20 | 1.6% |
| Rek’Sai | 19 | 1.5% |
| Vi | 19 | 1.5% |
| Ivern | 18 | 1.5% |
| Yasuo | 17 | 1.4% |
| Darius | 17 | 1.4% |
| Jax | 15 | 1.2% |
| Jhin | 15 | 1.2% |
| Master Yi, WM | 14 | 1.1% |
| Renata Glasc | 13 | 1.1% |
| Rumble | 10 | 0.9% |
| Garen | 9 | 0.8% |