100% Free · No Badge Required

Free Hall Entry

Hall entry to the Riftbound Ottawa Showdown is completely free — no badge required. So whether you're chasing a Top 8 or just want to see what all the hype is about, you're welcome to come on in!

Once you're inside, you can:

  • Browse and shop the full retail floor
  • Buy, sell, or trade cards on the spot
  • Register on-site for On-Demand events (Constructed, 2v2 Constructed, or Draft)
  • Soak up the atmosphere of Canada's premier Riftbound event series

Main Event registration is ticketed, but the hall itself never is. Drop by Friday through Sunday.

Hall Hours Fri 11:30 AM–10 PM Sat 8 AM–8 PM Sun 8 AM–7 PM

Get Ready with Packages & Upgrades

Online Package Purchases Are Now Closed

Visit our Prize Wall at the event to purchase packages and upgrades.

  • Showdown Main Event Registration - Saturday August 8th - 9:00 AM

    We are excited to be able to host a Tier 1 Riftbound Showdown! 

    Registration Comes with:

    - Main Event entry to Canada’s largest independent Riftbound event ever! $30,000+ value in prizes!
    - 1 x F2FTour Side Pop Deckbox ($20 value)
    - 1 x 100 ct Ultimate Guard Cortex Sleeves ($10 value)
    - 1 x Note Pad & Pen

    Structure Details:

    This is a two day event starting on Saturday! Day 1 will consist of 7 Swiss Rounds, and anybody with a record of 5-2 or better will make the Day 2 cut. 

    Day 2 will consist of 4 Swiss rounds, with a cut to Top 8. Day 2 begins at 9:00am.

    All players will receive a Jayce, Man of Progress promo!

    Provisional Prize Structure:

    1st: 25,000 Prize Tickets, Regional Championship Invitation*, Future RQ Pass*
    2nd: 20,000 Prize Tickets, Regional Championship Invitation*, Future RQ Pass*
    3rd-4th: 15,000 Prize Tickets, Regional Championship Invitation*, Future RQ Pass*
    5th-8th: 10,000 Prize Tickets, Future RQ Pass*
    9th-16th: 5,000 Prize Tickets, Future RQ Pass*
    17th-32nd: 3,000 Prize Tickets

    There will also be Standard Plated Legends for the Best-Of finishers of Legends from the three most recent sets!

    *Per the Riftbound Showdown Announcement, some limitations may apply to the Regional Championship Invitations and Future RQ Competitor passes.


    Venue: (Palais des Congrès de Gatineau)
    64 SEATS LEFT / 600
    $100.00
    $100.00 $100.00

Events Schedule

Note: Online registration closes 15 minutes before the event is scheduled to start.

Filters

On-Demand Events

  • Format: 1v1 Constructed
    Rounds: 3 · Single Elimination · Best-of-Three (BO3)

    Start Time:
    Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Entry: $20/player

    Prizes:
    Winner: Prize Wall Tickets valued at one Riftbound booster box.

  • Format: Constructed · 2 players per team
    Rounds: 2 · Best-of-One (BO1)

    Start Time:
    Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Entry: $60/team
    One ticket covers both players.

    Prizes:
    Each player earns 250 Prize Wall Tickets for each team win.

  • Format: Draft
    Rounds: 3 · Single Elimination · Best-of-One (BO1)

    Start Time:
    Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Entry: $30/player

    Prizes:
    3 Wins: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
    2 Wins: 200 Prize Wall Tickets

Palais des Congrès de Gatineau

Address: 50 Bd Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC J8X 4H4

Hall Hours:

  • Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.