# PCC Summer Summit 2026

Everything you need to know about the PCC Summer Summit 2026!

## Event Dates and Time

- June 13/14 Predecessor Stage (Open Qualifier)
- June 20/21 Paragon Stage (Top-16)
- June 27/28 Pinnacle Stage (Top-8)

Broadcast starts at 10 AM EDT/ 2PM UTC on Twitch

## Sign-Ups

[**Sign Up Here**](https://forms.gle/9Z4tLuiYZX4qVt6U8) - Be quick, sign-ups close 31st May!

**Discord invite code for questions**: REgWyMJsST

[**Website (Beta)**](https://predecessorpro.com/)

## Format

### The Predecessor Championship Circuit: Summer Summit 2026

The Predecessor Championship Circuit returns with the Summer Summit. A three‑week gauntlet where the strongest teams in the scene clash for $14,000 across EU and NA. Additionally, the winners of each region will get a Profile Icon, Banner and Overhead Emote released in game to represent their team.

### The Predecessor Stage

*The journey begins in Week One.*

This opening stage features a double‑elimination bracket, where a variety of teams battle it out for eight coveted qualifying spots that grant access to compete as part of the Top-16 in the Paragon Stage.

All early‑round matches are best‑of‑one, with the qualification matches being best‑of‑three, ensuring only the most adaptable squads advance.

### The Paragon Stage

*Week Two raises the intensity.*

Here, the eight qualified teams join the established powerhouse, Top 8 Teams with the most Pinnacle points so far. Together, they form a 16‑team field entering an accelerated Swiss format built for drama and pressure.

**The rules are simple:**

- Teams always face opponents with the same loss record.
- The first five rounds are best‑of‑one, pushing teams to perform under tight margins.
- Top 3 teams go straight to the Pinnacle
- Bottom 3 teams end their run here

Then comes the turning point:

A sixth, best‑of‑three elimination round, where the remaining 10 teams face off, strongest vs weakest and rematches are possible. The 5 best teams will move on to the Pinnacle to join the 3 teams from the Swiss format to make the Top 8 and the final weekend.

### The Pinnacle

*Week three determines the Champion.*

The final eight teams enter The Pinnacle, a full double‑elimination playoff bracket.

Each match will be played out as a best‑of‑three, with the two teams that reach the Grand Final then battling it out in a best‑of‑five showdown to determine the Summer Summit Champion!

### Pinnacle Points

Teams participating in the PCC will be eligible to earn Pinnacle Points (PP) based on their final placement. The higher a team places, the more PP they will earn.

In the event of a tied placement, all tied teams will receive the lowest point value available for that shared placement.

**Pinnacle Point Perks:**

- Pinnacle Point perks may include:
  - Improved seeding based on total PP
  - Bypassing play-in stages
  - Guaranteed registration
  - Access to exclusive events
  - Eligibility for exclusive interview segments

**Roster Rules & PP Penalties:**

- Teams may have a maximum roster size of 6 players.
- An event cycle is defined as the period between the conclusion of one PCC event and roster lock for the next PCC event.
- Between events, teams may add players as needed, up to the 6-player maximum. If a team did not previously have a 6th player, they may add one without penalty regardless of other roster changes.
- Any rostered player, including substitutes, counts toward roster change calculations.
- Teams must retain at least 3 of their previous rostered players in order to maintain ownership of their Pinnacle Points and team identity.

**Roster change penalties are as follows:**

- **0 player changes:** Teams that make no roster changes throughout an event cycle will earn an additional 20% of the PP awarded for that event placement.
- **1 player change:** No PP penalty.
- **2 player changes:** Team loses 20% of their existing PP, rounded up.
- **3 or more player changes:** Team loses all previously earned PP.
- PP penalties are based on the team’s total PP at the beginning of the event.
- PP penalties will be applied after the event concludes and will not affect seeding for the current event.
- Rosters lock at the start of each event unless an exception is approved by tournament administration.

**Administrative Rules:**

- PCC administration reserves the right to make rulings in exceptional circumstances, including emergencies, player bans, inactivity, or cases of attempted rule circumvention.
- PCC administration also reserves the right to reset or adjust Pinnacle Points between competitive seasons.
- PP may not be transferred, sold, or inherited outside of eligible roster retention rules.