Before the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience lands at CapeGate Mall from 14 to 16 August, ACGL opens the online road in. One EA Sports FC 26 1v1 qualifier on Sunday 9 August at 14:00 SAST, free to enter, and the top four finishers advance to the mall finals.
The details
| Date | Sunday 9 August 2026 |
| Times | Check-in opens 13:00 · sign-ups close 13:55 · kick-off 14:00 SAST |
| Where | Online on ACGL |
| Game | EA Sports FC 26 (new-gen) on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC |
| Format | 1v1, best of 1, single elimination |
| Entry | Free |
| What is at stake | Top 4 advance to the CapeGate mall finals |
Why this one counts: A free online run at a live mall stage. This is the pipeline working the way it should: qualify from home, then pull up in person and perform with the crowd watching.
Dates, formats and pots can shift. Confirm on the official ACGL page before you lock in.