ExileCon 2026 Path of Exile 2 Race Qualifier Events
Natalia_GGGGrinding Gear Games
At ExileCon this November, we will be hosting competitive Path of Exile events live on the main stage. Both events will be the culmination of a series of four qualifier events where the best racers will compete for a spot in the finale.
For Path of Exile 1 qualifiers, we’ll announce the details later.
For Path of Exile 2, in each qualifier event, players will compete to be the first to defeat Tavakai in Act Four in a Solo Self-Found Runes of Aldur fixed layout environment. While this is not a Hardcore Event, players will incur a penalty upon death where they will not be able to move until a two and a half minute period has lapsed.
The qualifier events will be open to both Console and PC, however the finale at ExileCon will be played on PC.
In order to join, click the "Join" button for the race in the Character Select screen. You'll then be prompted to create a character. Once you've spawned in, you won't be able to move your character until the race starts.
The above times are listed in your local time. You will need to be logged into your Path of Exile account and have the correct timezone settings to be able to view this. For clarity these times are as follows:
We suggest that you join the races early, as each race will start at the same time for all players.
We look forward to seeing the results! Good luck to everyone who is planning to participate.
Voir sur pathofexile.comFor Path of Exile 1 qualifiers, we’ll announce the details later.
For Path of Exile 2, in each qualifier event, players will compete to be the first to defeat Tavakai in Act Four in a Solo Self-Found Runes of Aldur fixed layout environment. While this is not a Hardcore Event, players will incur a penalty upon death where they will not be able to move until a two and a half minute period has lapsed.
The qualifier events will be open to both Console and PC, however the finale at ExileCon will be played on PC.
In order to join, click the "Join" button for the race in the Character Select screen. You'll then be prompted to create a character. Once you've spawned in, you won't be able to move your character until the race starts.
Path of Exile 2 Qualifier Event Times and Dates
- Qualifier One - août 06, 2026 11:00 PM (UTC+2)
- Qualifier Two - août 13, 2026 11:00 PM (UTC+2)
- Qualifier Three - août 20, 2026 11:00 PM (UTC+2)
- Qualifier Four - août 27, 2026 11:00 PM (UTC+2)
The above times are listed in your local time. You will need to be logged into your Path of Exile account and have the correct timezone settings to be able to view this. For clarity these times are as follows:
- Qualifier One - August 6 2PM PDT
- Qualifier Two - August 13 2PM PDT
- Qualifier Three - August 20 2PM PDT
- Qualifier Four - August 27 2PM PDT
We suggest that you join the races early, as each race will start at the same time for all players.
Prizes
The first player to kill Tavakai in each event will receive the following:- Flights to Auckland, New Zealand for the weekend of ExileCon
- Accommodation in Auckland for the weekend of ExileCon
- Entrance into the ExileCon Path of Exile 2 Race Finale
- An Ultra VIP ExileCon ticket
- A Demigod's Virtue Unique Helmet
Rules to Qualify:
- These races are free to participate in and anyone is welcome to join.
- You must connect your Path of Exile account to Twitch and stream your participation (on the linked account) for the whole event. If we can't watch any portion of your streamed entry, you are not eligible to win.
- If you win one of the qualifier events, you are not eligible to win another.
- If for some reason one of the event winners is not able to come to New Zealand, their ExileCon tickets, accommodation and flights will transfer to the person who achieves the next fastest time in any event. They will still receive their Demigod's Virtue but the other prizes will be transferred to the next eligible person.
- You must abide by Path of Exile's Terms of Service and Twitch's Terms of Service
- Unsportsmanlike conduct at any time in the leadup to ExileCon may result in you being disqualified from the event.
- Past and present Grinding Gear Games employees are not eligible to win prizes in these events.
- We'll be restricting the aspect ratio to 16:9 for these race events. Any players found to be circumventing this change by modifying their game files will be disqualified from the event and their account will be banned for breaching our Terms of Use.
Where to Watch
Each of these events will be hosted live on twitch.tv/pathofexile with shoutcasting by ZiggyD and RaizQT. Co-streaming is welcome!We look forward to seeing the results! Good luck to everyone who is planning to participate.