THE ROAD TO QATAR
The Road to Qatar
From registration to the World Finals at Lusail Arena. Every step of the journey.
Three Phases, One Champion
Phase 1
Registration Phase
May 1 – Aug 1, 2026
Secure your spot in the world's largest trading competition. 300,000 places available globally across 6 regions.
- Pay the $400 one-time entry fee ($200 trading account + $200 entry fee) to reserve your spot.
- Complete identity verification (KYC) during registration.
- Receive your $10,000 live-funded tournament account.
- Registration closes August 1 or when all 300,000 spots are filled — whichever comes first.
- Each participant is limited to one account. Duplicate accounts will be disqualified.
Phase 2
Qualification Phase
May 1 – Oct 31, 2026
Trade your tournament account and climb the regional leaderboard. The top performers from each region advance to the Finals.
- Trade forex, indices, and commodities on MetaTrader 5.
- Rankings are based on percentage return on your $10,000 account.
- Top 166 traders from each of 6 regions qualify for Qatar (996 total finalists).
- 4 special award winners are also invited, bringing the total to 1,000 finalists.
- A minimum of 10 trading days is required to be eligible for qualification.
- Leaderboards update in real time throughout the qualification period.
Phase 3
Finals Phase
December 2026, Doha, Qatar
1,000 finalists trade live on stage at the iconic Lusail Arena in Doha. The world watches as the champion is crowned.
- 7–12 days of live trading at Lusail Arena, Doha, Qatar.
- All finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip including flights, hotel, and meals.
- Trade on fresh $10,000 accounts under the same rules as qualifiers.
- Live leaderboard displayed on arena screens and streamed globally.
- The competition culminates in a grand ceremony where the champion receives $1,000,000.
- Regional prizes, special awards, and the grand prize are all awarded during the Finals.
Detailed Timeline
May 1, 2026
Registration Opens
300,000 spots. First come, first served.
August 1, 2026
Registration Closes
Or when all spots are filled.
May–October 2026
Regional Qualifiers
Trade on your $10K account. Rankings determine qualification.
October 31, 2026
Qualifiers End
Final standings determine the 1,000 finalists.
December 2026
Finals in Qatar
7-12 days of live trading at Lusail Arena, Doha.
December 2026
Champion Crowned
$1,000,000 grand prize awarded.
December 2026
What to Expect at the Finals
Venue
- Lusail Arena, Doha, Qatar
- 80,000-seat capacity
- Hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final
- State-of-the-art trading infrastructure on-site
Agenda
- 7-12 days of live competition
- Daily trading sessions with live leaderboard
- Elimination rounds narrowing the field
- Championship finale and awards ceremony
- Global live stream to millions of viewers
Logistics
- All-expenses-paid round-trip flights for 1,000 finalists
- 5-star hotel accommodation throughout the event
- Meals and on-site catering included
- Airport transfers and local transport arranged
The Clock Is Ticking
Registration opens May 2026. Secure your place in the largest trading competition in history.