The 2026 Netrunner World Championship is fast approaching! This is going to be the largest ever Worlds run by Null Signal Games in North America! We’ve expanded the space and made even more tickets available, so if you’re still looking to join in now’s the time.
To help everyone plan their time in Montreal, we would like to share the planned schedule for all NSG-organized events happening during the weekend.
The big time to keep in mind is that the main event on Saturday October 3rd is starting early, just like last year. This is to allow for a supper break later in the day. Please plan on being at the venue no later than 8:30 so that we can start on time.
Please note that these times are not set in stone and are subject to change as the weekend unfolds. Tournament organizers will keep attendees in the loop at the event, so be sure to stay tuned while at the venue or check the announcements channel in the Worlds 2026 Discord Server.
All weekend
Community-Run Side Events
Players are encouraged to run their own side events throughout the weekend. If you want to organize or participate in a side event, check out the appropriate channel of the Worlds 2026 Discord Server. Organizers should post side events they want to run before the actual tournament dates, especially if participants need to bring extra decks or materials.
Friday, October 2
Crown of Servers Team Tournament
More information about the team event can be found in the Worlds 2026 Discord Server. Make sure to sign up using the registration sheet or use it to find a team. The Cosplay Contest and an Organized Play Q&A will also take place after the Team Tournament on Friday.
08:30 Venue opens
09:30 Opening speech
10:00 Round 1 begins
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Round 3 begins
18:00 Round 5 ends, the winning team is announced
19:00 Organized Play Q&A and Tournament organizer round table
19:00 Cosplay Contest
Saturday, October 3
Standard World Championship Main Event Day 1
Standard format – Swiss rounds (single-sided)
More details for the Main Event can be found at the Always be Running page.
08:00 Venue opens/Registration Starts
08:40 Opening speech
09:00 Round 1 begins
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Round 6 begins
17:15 Round 8 ends, Supper break
18:15 Supper Breaks End
21:30 Round 11 ends / Prizing out for all card prizes
Only players who have accrued enough tournament points to have a chance of making the top cut will be eligible to play in the graduated Swiss rounds on day 2. The required number of points will be determined and announced on the day of the event. Stay tuned to the Worlds 2026 Discord Server for the required cutoffs to play on day 2.
Prizing awarded to the top half of players will be evaluated based on the standings at the end of round 11, so don’t worry if you don’t make it to day 2.
Sunday, October 3
Standard World Championship Main Event Day 2
Standard format – Swiss rounds (single-sided) & Top 16 cut
Only players who can potentially make the top cut will be allowed to play in Standard on this day. If you did not make it to day 2, or missed the top cut, we encourage you to join the Startup event or check the appropriate channel of the Worlds 2026 Discord Server for community-run side events which will be prize supported.
08:30 Venue opens
09:00 Round 12 pairing
12:00 Round 14 ends, top 16 cut is announced, lunch begins
13:00 Top 16 cut begins
21:00 Top 16 cut ends, the 2026 Netrunner World Champion is crowned
That’s all for now. We can’t wait to see all of you wonderful people in person in Montreal at one of NSG’s biggest ever events!
