Delta Force Rise Series 2026: Open Qualifier Season 2 Registration Now Live

Delta Force has announced the opening of registration for the 2026 Delta Force Rise Series: Open Qualifier Season 2. This marks the launch of the game's first official PC regional Operations tournament, establishing a comprehensive competitive structure across both EMEA and the Americas.

The program boasts a $1,000,000 total annual prize pool distributed across two seasons, an open qualifier pathway for emerging teams, and a Partners Program supported by multi-million-dollar investment aimed at fostering ecosystem growth.

Open Qualifiers (OQ) Overview

The Open Qualifier serves as the primary entry point into the Delta Force competitive ecosystem, allowing all eligible players to form a squad and compete without prior organizational affiliation.

• Team Size: Open to teams of 3–5 players.
• Regions: Available in EMEA and the Americas.
• Affiliation: No prior affiliation required.

Calendar

Competition dates are subject to adjustment based on the number of registered teams. Final confirmations will be published at least two weeks before each registration window opens.

• Registration Window: August 10 – August 22
• Tournament Dates:
  • Open Qualifiers: August 28 - September 6
  • Rise Series Season 2: September 19 - October 18

Registration & Eligibility

Roster Requirements

• Each team must have a minimum of 3 players and can include up to 2 substitutes.
• A maximum of 1 out-of-region player is permitted per team; all remaining players must belong to the team's assigned region.
• Players must be at least 16 years old.
• Players must be located within supported server regions.

Competitive Integrity Rules

• Qualified teams are required to stream matches on Twitch/YouTube with a 10-minute delay.
• Strict prohibitions are in place against:
  • Account boosting services
  • Real-money trading (RMT)
• Violations will result in immediate disqualification and forfeiture.

All players must agree to the official rulebook before completing registration. The Delta Force team reserves the right to update rules at any time and holds final authority over all tournament operation decisions.

Path to the Rise Series

Top-performing teams from the Open Qualifiers will advance to the 2026 Rise Series Season 2, where they will compete for a chance to participate in DFI 2026.

Rise Series Requirements

• Participating teams must stream during the tournament on Twitch/YouTube with a 10-minute delay.
• A webcam is required, with the player's face clearly visible.

Teams failing to meet these requirements or unwilling to abide by player agreements will not be eligible for the Regional Tournament stage.

Registration is available via the official website: https://deltaforceesports.com