The Sonic Racing CrossWorlds SEA Cup is giving racers across Southeast Asia the chance to compete for a share of a US$20,000 prize pool and earn an invitation to the offline grand finals in Manila, Philippines.
Organized by SEGA, the regional tournament is the first major Southeast Asia-exclusive esports competition for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds.
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Up to 400 players will battle it out across two online qualifying tournaments before the best racers advance to the live SEGA x TikTok Sonic Racing CrossWorlds SEA Cup later this year.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds SEA Cup, including registration dates, tournament format, prizes, and eligibility.
How to register for the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds SEA Cup
Registration is free, with separate forms available for English, Indonesian, and Thai participants.
Players can sign up for either of the online qualifying sessions through the official registration forms:
Participants must be at least 18 years old to compete.
The tournament supports cross-platform play, although an online subscription may be required depending on your gaming platform.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds SEA Cup schedule
The tournament is split into two online qualifying sessions before culminating in an offline championship in the Philippines.
| SONIC RACING CROSSWORLDS SEA CUP STAGE | REGISTRATION | DATES |
| Online Session 1 | Friday, June 26, 2026, 7pm GMT+8 – Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:59pm GMT+8 | Saturday, July 25, 2026 |
| Online Session 2* | Friday, September 4, 2026 – Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Offline Finals | By invitation only | Late November to Sunday, December 13, 2026 |
*Dates are subject to change.
The offline finals will take place at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center in Manila, Philippines.
SEGA says additional details, including the exact tournament schedule and invited players, will be announced closer to the event.
How to qualify for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds SEA Cup
The Sonic Racing CrossWorlds SEA Cup uses a points-based qualification system.
Competitors will earn points during each online qualifier, with the highest-scoring players securing invitations to the offline finals in Manila. As of writing, SEGA has yet to reveal the full points distribution.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds SEA Cup tournament format and rules
The online qualifiers will be played using Online Friend Match in Single Player mode.
| SETTING | DETAILS |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Game Speed | Sonic Speed |
| Race Format | Three courses per round |
| Round 1 | Random |
| Round 2 | Random |
| Round 3 | Minecraft World, PAC-MAN Village, Wily’s Castle |
| Items | Normal |
| Frenzy | Random |
| Characters | All characters except Super Sonic |
| Gadgets | No restrictions |
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds SEA Cup prize pool
The biggest prize awaits those who reach Manila. The offline finals feature a US$20,000 prize pool, with the final prize distribution to be announced before the event.
Even players who don’t make the offline championship can still earn exclusive rewards during the online qualifiers.
Online participants will receive a permanent Discord title in the official SEGA SEA server, while top finishers will unlock additional placement-specific titles and receive an exclusive Sonic Racing CrossWorlds T-shirt.
Players who qualify for Manila will also receive official invitations to compete at the live finals.
Offline finalists will receive commemorative event memorabilia alongside their share of the prize pool based on their final standings.
About Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is SEGA’s latest arcade racing title featuring full cross-play across supported platforms.
The game boasts the largest playable roster in the franchise, featuring 50 Sonic characters alongside guest racers from popular series including Hatsune Miku, Persona 5 Royal, Like a Dragon, Minecraft, SpongeBob SquarePants, and PAC-MAN.
Players can further customize their racing machines using more than 100 gadgets, allowing different builds and playstyles. Online modes include 12-player World Match races, Festival events, and Time Trial challenges, making it a natural fit for competitive play.
