Competitive card game players and Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond fans in Singapore have a major event to mark on their calendars: the Shadowverse International Championship 2026 Singapore (ICS 2026) is heading to Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 405, on 26–27 September 2026. This is the first-ever offline Shadowverse international championship held in Singapore, and the stakes are as high as they get in the game’s competitive circuit.

What Is the Shadowverse International Championship?

The ICS 2026 Singapore is part of the Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond competitive circuit run by Cygames. It is a direct qualifier event for the World Grand Prix (WGP) 2026 — the pinnacle of the Shadowverse esports calendar. Win the ICS 2026 Singapore, and you earn a seat at the WGP’s Day 1 table.

The event spans two days and features both a main competitive bracket and subevents, giving players across different skill levels structured gameplay to take part in throughout the weekend. More details on the full schedule and subevent format are available on the official ICS 2026 Singapore website.

Prize Pool and What the Winner Gets

The top prize for the ICS 2026 Singapore winner is US$30,000 plus a direct invitation to WGP 2026 Day 1 — one of the most coveted slots in the game’s competitive scene. All participants who take part in the tournament receive an exclusive playmat and original emblem as keepsakes of the event.

Event Details at a Glance

• Date: 26–27 September 2026
• Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 405
• Game: Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
• Top Prize: US$30,000 + WGP 2026 Day 1 invitation
• Participant Perks: Exclusive playmat and emblem
• Organiser: Cygames

What This Means for Singapore’s Card Game Scene

For Singapore’s trading card game community, landing an international Shadowverse championship here is a meaningful milestone. Local players can compete for a WGP seat without travelling abroad — a significant shift for a game whose highest-level play has largely been concentrated in Japan and online. The US$30,000 grand prize also puts this firmly in the conversation as one of the higher-value card game tournaments to touch down in Singapore this year.

Registration for the main event has closed, so players who have already qualified can start preparing their decks. For those watching from the sidelines, the official site has information on following the action live. Singapore hosts a strong card game calendar — check out other gaming events we’ve covered for more competitive play happening in the region.

The ICS 2026 Singapore official website: ics.shadowverse-wb.com/en/