South Africa’s top virtual football talent is ready to take centre stage as the Telkom VS Gaming eDiski (FC) tournament returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026, running from 01–03 May in what promises to be one of the weekend’s biggest competitive esports attractions.
With exciting drama and a share of a substantial prize pool on the line, the tournament will showcase the country’s most skilled EA Sports FC players battling for supremacy across two divisions in front of thousands of fans at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Tournament Format:
The competition features a structured league-style ecosystem designed to reward consistency and resilience across multiple stages.
At the top sits the Premier Division, where the best eight players in the country compete for elite status and the biggest rewards. Beneath them, the First Division consists of two groups of eight players, while the Second Division features four groups of eight players, creating a deep and competitive pathway for challengers looking to rise through the ranks.
Across the weekend, players will navigate three stages of promotion and relegation, ensuring every match carries weight and every goal could change the standings.
After the league stages conclude, the action intensifies with the Grand Finals double-elimination bracket, giving top performers a second chance at glory while keeping the pressure high in every match.
Telkom VS Gaming Prize Pool:
- 1st place: R85 000.00
- 2nd place: R36 000.00
- 3rd place: R17 000.00
- 4th place: R11 000.00
- 5th–6th place: R7 500.00 each
- 7th–8th place: R5 500.00 each
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Comic Con Cape Town, the Telkom VS Gaming eDiski tournament blends elite competition with the opportunity of giving aspiring gamers an opportunity to compete at the highest level.
From high-pressure group-stage clashes to the intensity of the final, the tournament promises three days of fast-paced virtual football action.
