The road to the WTCS Challenger League title begins now! With Major III on the horizon, teams are getting ready to battle their way through the Open Qualifiers and secure their place among the best. Open Qualifier I kicks off on September 19th, giving competitors their first opportunity to earn one of four spots in the Playoff stage.
Tournament Dates
After each Open Qualifier, four teams will advance to the Playoff stage. Matches will begin at 14:40 GMT each day. For full details about the competitive structure and what to expect this season, make sure to read the War Thunder Championship Series 2026 Plans news, which breaks everything down.
Open Qualifier I: September 19th to 20th
Open Qualifier II: September 26th to 27th
Playoffs: October 3rd to 4th and October 10th to 11th
Tournament Prizes
Attention! Please note that coupons must be selected within 10 days after the end of the tournament.
Live Streams with Twitch Drops!
When: Each stream will start from 14:40 GMT.
Open Qualifier I: September 19th to 20th
Open Qualifier II: September 26th to 27th
Playoffs: October 3rd to 4th and October 10th to 11th
Watch the event on the official English, German, French, Polish and Russian War Thunder Esports channels and on our YouTube channel War Thunder Esports!
You’ll also find highlights and replays of all the matches there.
Stay Connected
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Join the community, support your favorite team, and be part of the action throughout the entire 2026 season!
The War Thunder Championships Series Pro Major III Finals kick off…
The road to the title continues! The War Thunder Championships Series Pro Major III Finals kick off on September 12th and 13th!
AVReS and DODEC have already secured their spots in the Winner Bracket, putting them just one victory away from the Final. Meanwhile, the teams in the Losers Bracket are fighting to keep their championship dreams alive. Who will fight their way through and secure a place in the Final?
The battle for the final standings continues! SCAMMER will face JINX, while VOYAGER takes on ASTRA, with both matches determining which teams will fight for 5th and 6th place and which will move one step closer to the Final.
Meanwhile, FiveSticks and ORION will go head-to-head in a battle for 7th and 8th place, with everything on the line as they look to finish their Major III and maybe determine who will have enough Thunderpoints to access the Grand Finals later this year.
Tune in live on Twitch and YouTube to catch every moment of the action, and don’t forget to claim your Twitch Drops while watching!
Live Streams & Twitch Drops
Tune in on September 12th and 13th, starting at 14:00 GMT each day on the official English, German, French, Polish and Russian War Thunder Esports channels and receive:
- 5 Backups — 1h watchtime
- T34-57 “Thunder Beast” camouflage — 1h watchtime
- 1 Day of Premium — 2h watchtime
- “Not Today” decal — 4h watchtime
- M1A2 SepV3 2Diamond” camouflage — 6h watchtime
Esports Bundle - 2026 Season -15%
This bundle includes:
- Esports Veteran Pack - Season 2026
- Winter Warrior Esports Pack - Season 2026
