KeyForge 2026 National Championships
National Championships are grand competitions where players vie for the title of National Champion and secure a spot at the KeyForge World Championships to represent their country. These events cater to those who aspire to go beyond their local gaming scene and forge their own legendary path to the World Championship, showcasing their skills in intense KeyForge battles against formidable rivals.
Even if you’re not aiming for the National Champion title, anyone can enjoy a weekend filled with KeyForge by participating in a National Championship. These gatherings highlight the vibrant KeyForge communities around the world and bring together the most dedicated players in the country for a memorable experience. If you are interested in hosting your nation’s event; see below for more details.
Here Be Dragons!
National Championships will take place from August 1, 2026 until October 4, 2026, as a single weekend event featuring all three of KeyForge’s competitive formats: Sealed, Archon, and Alliance. See additional details about competitive formats here.
National Championships are a Premier-level event within the Organized Play series, aimed at highlighting competitive KeyForge and providing access to the World Championships in areas not supported by our flagship event series, the Vault Tour.
Specific dates for National Championship events will depend on the local organizer and region. Players should check the National Championship information page for further details. Those National Championships sanctioned by Ghost Galaxy will have their relevant information listed under Locations & Dates. Event details are expected starting June 2026.
Hordes of Treasure
An event support kit from Ghost Galaxy will accompany each National Championship, and will include prize support for up to 32 players (larger events may have additional support, subject to communication and approvals between the organizer and Ghost Galaxy). Support packages will also feature promotional materials.
Players can look forward to hanging out with like-minded KeyForge enthusiasts for a whole weekend, as well as receiving a participation prize for attending. Extra prizes will be available for all Top 8 finishers. National Champions will receive special rewards, including a Deck Accolade, for their winning decks!
Finally, the National Championships serve as a gateway to the KeyForge 2026 World Championship. Both the 1st and 2nd place finishers at each National Championship tournament will secure an invitation to the KeyForge 2026 World Championship!*
* – Invites will pass to the next place finisher if the recipient is already qualified. Each top finisher grants one World Championship for the format of the associated tournament. Those qualified for multiple World Championship formats may not be able to participate in all formats.
Attention Organizers!
Organizers interested in hosting a National Championship event can find further information and submit their application here. Applications must be submitted by April 20, 2026. Applications are a statement of interest; it is not necessary to finalize all event details prior to submitting. Once Ghost Galaxy has obtained all required information, events with complete details and schedules will be promoted here. The purchase of an event support kit will be mandatory for all events.
Organizers interested in hosting a National Championship event can find further information and submit their application here. Applications must be submitted by April 20, 2026. Applications are a statement of interest; it is not necessary to finalize all event details prior to submitting. Once Ghost Galaxy has obtained all required information, events with complete details and schedules will be promoted here. The purchase of an event support kit will be mandatory for all events.
