- Primary Subject: GOALS (GOALS 2.0 / Launch Era)
- Key Update: The GOALS Open Grand Finals have been announced for September 12 in Stockholm, gathering the top 12 regional qualifier players to compete for a €10,000 prize pool.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: January 20, 2026
- Quick Answer: The GOALS Open Grand Finals will bring together 12 top players in Stockholm on September 12 to compete for a €10,000 prize pool in groups and single-elimination playoffs.
The GOALS Open Grand Finals, the game's first major competitive esports tournament, has been announced.
The tournament takes place on 12 September in Stockholm and will gather the 12 best players from around the globe.
Players have to go through regional qualifiers to book their ticket to the Grand Finals. Those who secure a place in the GOALS Open Grand Finals will battle for a piece of the €10,000 prize pool.
GOALS Open Grand Finals Qualification Process
To qualify for the GOALS Open Grand Finals, players went through highly competitive regional pre-qualifiers and regional finals.
The qualifiers took place in three regions:
● Europe & Africa
● Americas
● Asia, Middle East & Pacific
The pre-qualifiers were open to everyone, with the 32 best players from each region advancing to the regional finals.
In the regional finals, players battle each other for a spot among the top 12 and a ticket to the first-ever GOALS Open Grand Finals.
Now, the 12 best GOALS players in the world will measure forces on 12 September in Stockholm, for a shot at a €10,000 prize pool.
GOALS Open Grand Finals Format
The GOALS Open Grand Finals will split players into two groups of six, with the top four from each group advancing to the playoffs.
The playoffs follow a single-elimination format, with players battling to reach the grand final.
Semifinal losers will have the chance to play for a bronze medal and a more generous share of the prize pool in the third-place decider.
The GOALS Open Grand Finals will be broadcast on the official GOALS Twitch and YouTube channels.
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