E-Football Tournament

South Africa’s biggest gaming tournament is back. The 2026 MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience brings in-centre activations, and serious prize money to malls across the country. This year’s edition raises the stakes with the return of the EAFC 26™ National Football Tournament and  the MTN Beat Saber Challenge – two national titles, one massive celebration of gaming culture.

The Table Bay Mall  E-Football Qualifier consists of online and in-centre heats.

The online heat will take place on Sunday 5 July 2026 on the ACGL platform.

The top four players from the online qualifiers will be fast-tracked to the in-centre qualifier finals. Register for the online heat now.

The in-centre heats take place from 10 to 12  July at Table Bay Mall, as per the heats below. Players register in-centre, limited registrations are available, and it is open to all ages. In-centre registrations take place 30 minutes before the heat starts. 

The Table Bay Mall Qualifier Final takes place on Sunday, 12 July. The winner will go through to the National Final, taking place on 30 August 2026 at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town.

Mall Name Qualifier Prizes:

1st Place - R2500 Table Bay Mall Gift Card
2nd Place - R1500 Table Bay Mall Gift Card
3rd Place - R1000 Table Bay Mall Gift Card

National Final Prizes:

1st Place - R25 000 cash
2nd Place - R15 000 cash
3rd Place - R7 500 cash
4th Place - R2 500 cash  

Friday, 10 July 2026

Saturday, 12 July 2026

Sunday, 12 July 2026