The gaming festival Glitched and Black Molly Entertainment today present the summer's biggest esports highlight: ROG Journey Summer 2026 will be held at Glitched. The tournament is organised in collaboration with ASUS ROG, ESPLAY and Runestone. From June 12th to 14th, 32 of Europe's most eager Counter-Strike 2 teams will clash in Jönköping to compete for a total prize pool of 200,000 SEK.
Following the success of Glitched Masters 2025, where Ukrainian team PassionUA emerged victorious, Glitched is now stepping up by welcoming ROG Journey as a tournament partner.
Glitched 2026 at Elmia in Jönköping will be the third stop in the prestigious Journey series, and the tournament is officially classified as a VRS Tier 2 tournament, cementing its position as an important arena for teams aiming for the top of the world.
An open road to the top
ROG Journey Summer 2026 combines elite level with accessibility. The tournament has open registration with 30 spots allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To celebrate the grassroots movement and the classic LAN spirit, the final two spots are reserved for an open BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) qualifier, decided on-site during Friday. Anyone with a LAN ticket for Glitched can participate and challenge.
”We are proud to offer a platform where tomorrow's stars can compete under exactly the same conditions as the world elite. ROG Journey is about the journey to the top, and with SEK 200,000 in the prize pool and competitive teams, the stage is set for world-class esports.” says Tomas Lyckedal, esports manager at Glitched.
Tournament format and prize pool
The tournament begins with an intense group stage (BO1) for 24 teams, from which the top eight advance to the final playoff. There, the top eight ranked teams await in a Double Elimination bracket played best-of-three (BO3).
Price Breakdown (Total approx. 21,000 USD):
- 1:a places: $10,000 USD
- 2: Location: 4,000 USD
- 3rd–4th place: 2,000 USD
- 5th–8th place: 750 USD
Registration and participation
Registration for the tournament opens on April 14th at 12:00 CEST. Teams can choose between a basic package including a tournament slot, entry to Glitched, and access to tournament hardware, or a larger package that includes hotel accommodation, catering, and local transportation.
For registration and technical specifications, teams are encouraged to visit the official Journey Discord server or Glitched's website.
