Second Dinner has officially announced the Marvel Snap: Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series, a global tournament set to launch on August 9, 2025. This free-to-enter competition is open to all players, regardless of their rank or experience, and aims to unite the community while showcasing participants` creativity. The series will be broadcast live on the game`s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
Registration links, along with full rules, format, and support, will be made available on the official Discord server before each event.
The Golden Gauntlet Series will feature three regional “Open Qualifier” tournaments, culminating in a global final event in November called the Golden Gauntlet Worlds. Each regional event will follow a standardized format: six rounds of Swiss-style play (a fixed number of rounds with pairings based on performance, not elimination), followed by a Top 16 single-elimination bracket, with prizes awarded to top finishers.
Players who conclude these rounds with a 5-1 record or better will secure a spot in the final event. These qualifiers are scheduled for August, September, and October, each focusing on different global regions to ensure maximum player participation.
Aland Failde, SVP of Marketing at Second Dinner, emphasized that the tournament is a way to give back to the fans and creators who have shaped the game`s journey. “From day one, Marvel Snap has been shaped by its players, and the Golden Gauntlet is our way of supporting and amplifying that passion,” Failde stated.
Matthew R., also known as ItsGuestGaming, co-founder of Game On Events, highlighted the tournament`s evolution from grassroots initiatives to a full-fledged world championship. “Our goal with this series is to bring the community together to celebrate Marvel Snap`s competitive scene while showcasing the fast, high-stakes nature of its matches,” he said.
The grand finale, Golden Gauntlet Worlds, will take place on November 8, 2025, featuring over 300 players who have qualified through the three open tournaments. This final event will consist of nine rounds of Swiss play, culminating in a Top 16 playoff to determine the ultimate champion.
Currently, no cards are banned, but it wouldn`t be surprising if they adopt a “High Voltage”-style approach and ban cards like Galactus and Magik simply to expedite the matches. The tournament is set to begin one week after the release of the final cards from the Fantastic Four: First Steps series, giving players some time to refine their already perfect decks.