Midwest Challenger League Schedule:

Season Format & Schedule

The Midwest Challenger League – Split 1 (2026) will feature 8 teams competing in a single Round Robin format across 4 weeks of regular season play.

Match Schedule:

• Match Days: Saturdays

• Game 1 Start Time: 7:00 PM Central

• Game 2 Start Time: 8:30 PM Central

• Each team plays 2 Best-of-One (Bo1) matches per day

• Total: 2 Bo1 matches per week, per team

This format ensures every team plays each other once by the end of the season.

Playoffs & Championship

After the regular season concludes, the top 4 teams based on standings will advance to a single-elimination playoff tournament.

• Semifinals: Best-of-3 using the Fearless Draft format (no champion repeats)

• Finals: Best-of-5 using the Fearless Draft format (no champion repeats)

Prize Pool

• Base Prize Pool: $250

• The total prize pool may increase through:

  • Team entry participation

  • Community donations

  • Sponsorship contributions

The winning team will be crowned the MCL 2025 Split 1 Champion and featured in all league media and promotions.