Marvel Rivals Season 7 introduced a dedicated esports tab inside the game client, and with the Ignite competitive circuit ramping up, players can now submit predictions on tournament outcomes. The feature is drawing attention from both hardcore esports followers and casual players who simply want the free units that come with correct picks.
Quick answer: Open the Esports section in the Marvel Rivals client, select the Ignite event, and fill in your predictions for each regional category before the submission deadline locks. Correct predictions earn free units.
What Are Ignite Predictions?
The Ignite prediction system is an in-game pick'em tied to the Marvel Rivals Ignite competitive season. Players choose which teams they think will win across different regional brackets — typically covering regions like AMER (Americas), EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and APAC (Asia-Pacific). Each prediction category asks you to select winners or placements for the teams competing in that region's Ignite Preseason and beyond.
The system is free to participate in. You don't need to spend any currency to submit your picks. If your predictions land correctly, you receive units — the game's in-app currency — as a reward. This makes the feature appealing even to players who don't follow the competitive scene closely, since there's no downside to entering.
How to Submit Your Picks
Step 1: Launch Marvel Rivals and navigate to the Esports tab in the main menu. The tab was added with the Season 7 update and features a clean interface showing active and upcoming tournament events.
Step 2: Select the Ignite event from the list. You'll see prediction categories broken down by region. Each category will present the competing teams along with slots for your picks.
Step 3: Fill in your selections for every category. You can choose teams for match winners, regional placements, or overall tournament outcomes, depending on what the current prediction window covers. Submit before the deadline — once a match or stage begins, that prediction window locks.
Which Teams to Pick if You Don't Follow Esports
A large portion of the player base entering predictions has little or no familiarity with the Marvel Rivals competitive scene. Community discussion around Ignite predictions reflects this — many players are asking for guidance on which teams to select in each region simply to maximize their shot at free units.
A few general pointers can help narrow things down. EMEA has been widely regarded as the strongest region in Marvel Rivals esports so far, with multiple Partner Teams fielding experienced rosters. Teams that have performed well in pre-Ignite invitationals and community tournaments tend to carry momentum into official competition. For the AMER region, look at rosters that placed highly in the double-elimination stages that ran earlier in the season.
The Ignite Preseason format and map pool were officially released in early March 2026, giving teams time to prepare. Roster stability and adaptability to the current patch — particularly the Season 7 balance changes and the addition of White Fox — will likely separate contenders from the rest. Teams that quickly integrate new characters into their compositions, much like how certain squads previously built strategies around Daredevil or Jeff the Land Shark, tend to outperform in early-season events.
Ignite Tournament Structure
The Ignite competitive circuit is Marvel Rivals' official esports program. It features a Preseason phase followed by a main season that culminates in Grand Finals. The format uses a combination of group stages and elimination brackets, with matches played on a curated map pool announced ahead of each phase.
| Phase | Format | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Ignite Preseason | Regional qualifiers, double elimination | AMER, EMEA, APAC |
| Ignite Main Season | League play with playoffs | Regional + cross-region |
| Ignite Grand Finals | Top teams from all regions | International LAN |
The prediction system aligns with these phases. As each stage approaches, new prediction windows open in the client. The Ignite 2025 Grand Finals have already concluded, and the current prediction windows are tied to the 2026 Ignite Preseason cycle.
Season 7 Patch Impact on Competitive Play
The Season 7 patch that dropped on March 20, 2026, introduced White Fox as a new character and made significant balance adjustments, including changes to ultimate ability economy that reduce what players have called "ult spamming." These changes have a direct effect on the competitive meta and, by extension, on which teams are likely to perform well in Ignite.
White Fox's teleport and melee kit enables dive compositions, giving aggressive teams a new tool. Early community sentiment suggests that squads who invest time learning her kit could gain a meaningful edge, similar to how mastering niche picks has paid off for top teams in previous seasons. The reduced screen clutter from ultimate changes also makes matches more readable for both players and spectators, which should improve the viewing experience during Ignite broadcasts.
When making your predictions, consider which teams have historically been fastest to adapt to new patches. Roster flexibility and coaching infrastructure matter more than raw mechanical skill in the early weeks of a new meta.
Rewards and What You Get for Correct Predictions
Correct predictions pay out in units, Marvel Rivals' standard currency used for cosmetic purchases and other in-game items. The exact payout per correct pick hasn't been publicly detailed in a fixed table, but the system is designed to reward participation — you don't need a perfect bracket to earn something. Partial credit for getting some predictions right still nets you units.
There's no entry fee or risk involved. Even if every single one of your picks is wrong, you lose nothing beyond the few minutes it took to fill them in. This zero-downside structure is intentional, encouraging the broader player base to engage with the esports ecosystem without requiring deep competitive knowledge.
Esports Betting vs. In-Game Predictions
It's worth distinguishing the in-game prediction system from third-party esports betting. Several external platforms have begun offering wagering markets on Marvel Rivals tournaments, with options like match winner, handicaps, and total maps played. These are real-money betting operations that carry financial risk and are subject to gambling regulations depending on your jurisdiction.
The in-game Ignite predictions are entirely separate. They're a free, gamified engagement feature built into the Marvel Rivals client. No real money is wagered, and the rewards are limited to in-game currency. If you're only interested in earning free units, you never need to leave the game client or interact with any external betting platform.
The Ignite prediction feature represents Marvel Rivals' push to connect its casual and competitive communities. Whether you're a dedicated esports viewer or someone who just wants a few extra units, the system is straightforward to use and costs nothing to try. Keep an eye on the Esports tab for new prediction windows as the Ignite season progresses through its regional stages and toward international play.