100% Free · No Badge Required

Free Hall Entry

Hall entry to the Riftbound Ottawa Showdown is completely free — no badge required. So whether you're chasing a Top 8 or just want to see what all the hype is about, you're welcome to come on in!

Once you're inside, you can:

  • Browse and shop the full retail floor
  • Buy, sell, or trade cards on the spot
  • Register on-site for On-Demand events (Constructed, 2v2 Constructed, or Draft)
  • Soak up the atmosphere of Canada's premier Riftbound event series

Main Event registration is ticketed, but the hall itself never is. Drop by Friday through Sunday.

Hall Hours Fri 11:30 AM–10 PM Sat 8 AM–8 PM Sun 8 AM–7 PM

Get Ready with Packages & Upgrades

Online Package Purchases Are Now Closed

Visit our Prize Wall at the event to purchase packages and upgrades.

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Events Schedule

Please note: Showdown registration closes early — Friday, August 7 at 6:00 PM. All other events close online registration 15 minutes before their scheduled start time.

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On-Demand Events

  • Format: 1v1 Constructed
    Rounds: 3 · Single Elimination · Best-of-Three (BO3)

    Start Time:
    Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    • Entry: $20/player

    Prizes:
    Winner: Prize Wall Tickets equivalent to a Riftbound: Vendetta booster box

  • Format: Constructed · 2 players per team
    Rounds: 2 · Best-of-One (BO1)

    Start Time:
    Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Entry: $60/team
    One ticket covers both players.

    Prizes:
    Each player earns 250 Prize Wall Tickets for each team win.

  • Format: Draft
    Rounds: 3 · Single Elimination · Best-of-One (BO1)

    Start Time:
    Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Entry: $30/player

    Prizes:
    3 Wins: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
    2 Wins: 200 Prize Wall Tickets

Palais des Congrès de Gatineau

Address: 50 Bd Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC J8X 4H4

Hall Hours:

  • Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.