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Marvel Snap’s Golden Gauntlet starts next month

by Lucy Nov 05,2025

Marvel Snap’s Golden Gauntlet starts next month

Golden Gauntlet Tournament Series Launches in Marvel Snap

The Golden Gauntlet Heats Up

The competition fires up on August 9th with Marvel Snap's Golden Gauntlet tournament series. Here's the exciting news:

  • All matches take place online
  • Completely free entry
  • Open to players of all skill levels

While you're mastering Marvel Contest of Champions' Fantastic Four update, Marvel Snap is bringing intense competitive action with this brand new World Championship series.

Your Path to Glory

Starting August 9th, Second Dinner's fresh competitive format gives everyone a shot at fame. Whether you're a casual player or seasoned veteran, this is your chance to shine.

The inaugural event features:

  • 1,024-player Open Qualifier
  • Focus on APAC and Western US regions
  • All matches streamed live

Deck Strategies & Tournament Prep

Need help crafting competitive decks? Our updated Marvel Snap tier list breaks down the strongest strategies for the current meta.

The Road to Worlds

The competition format delivers non-stop action:

  • Six rounds of Swiss-style play
  • Top 16 advance to single-elimination bracket
  • 5-1 record guarantees spot in November finals

Golden Gauntlet Tournament Structure

Key Dates & Regional Play

  • Registration opens July 31st (first-come basis)
  • Americans qualifier - September
  • EU/Eastern US qualifier - October
  • World Finals - November 8th

The global championship will host over 300 competitors battling through:

  • Nine-round Swiss stage
  • Top 16 single-elimination playoffs
  • Ultimate champion crowned

Community Celebration

Second Dinner partnered with Game On Events to create this exciting community-focused competition. Even if you're not playing, catch all the action:

  • Live streams on Twitch and YouTube
  • Full rules on official Discord
  • Tournament support channels