Marsborne, regain, and LAG among notable signups as NSTLGA Emerald Cup registration closes
On October 9th, the two-day registration window for the NSTLGA Emerald Cup closed with a solid 37 of the potential 64 spots being filled.
Dust2.us10 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
The team list is a strong one, with many noteworthy squads in the region like Marsborne, regain, and LAG securing a spot. The event will begin in just under a week on October 16th and run through October 18th.
The prize pool scaled with the number of teams, so only half of the potential $5,000 pot will be available.
Also read: NSTLGA announces 64-team $5k Emerald Cup set to run in October The online event will be run through FACEIT, with every team starting from a double-elimination group stage. Advancing teams will then go to a single-elimination playoff bracket to determine the winner.
All matches in the event will be best-of-three. The event will also be the second event after NSTLGA Season 2, contributing to the tournament organizer's new circuit. $5,000 is on the line as teams earn points through the rest of NSTLGA's events in 2026.
The Emerald Cup is one of two events with the smallest 1x points multiplier, but it is still an opportunity for teams to climb the leaderboard. To learn more about the new circuit system, check out NSTLGA's website .
Some of the notable teams registered for the NSTLGA Emerald Cup are: DETONATE EMPIRE FarmVille Iowa Stormboar KODEX LAG Marsborne Olympus Overtake Sector regain Also read: WUMBO moves up four places in October HLTV Prospects list
