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Local City QualifiersCity Qualifiers
Over 15 cities across 5 regions host qualifying tournaments. Each produces 3 top pairs and 3 top individuals for the Regional Championships.
April 2025 – December 2025
World Mafia Cup 2025-26
The Ultimate Championship in English-Speaking Mafia
Registration Open
The English Mafia Federation presents the inaugural World Mafia Cup, uniting English-speaking clubs from across the globe in a prestigious three-tier tournament. From local city qualifiers to the ultimate world championship, this inclusive yet competitive format ensures every player has a path to glory.
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Tournament Structure
Three tiers, one ultimate champion
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Regional ChampionshipsRegional Finals
Five regional championships crown Continental Champions and Vice-Champions, plus Top 3 Pairs from each region.
January 2026 – February 2026
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World Cup FinalsWorld Finals
The ultimate championship featuring regional finalists competing for the Global Mafia Champion, Vice-Champion, and Champion Pair titles.
Mid-2026
Tournament Progression
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15+ Cities
Local Qualifiers
3 pairs + 3 individuals each
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5 Regions
Regional Championships
Top 3 pairs + 3 individuals
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1 Champion
World Finals
Global Champions
Tournament Timeline
Completed events and upcoming championships
📅 Upcoming Events
City Qualifier5 July 2025
Amsterdam Open 2025
The premier West European qualifier for the World Mafia Cup 2025-26, hosted in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. This tournament brings together the finest players from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and surrounding regions for two days of competitive Mafia gaming in both pairs and individual formats.
Regional Finals20 September 2025
Manchester Championship 2025
Northern England's premier Mafia tournament and the third UK & Ireland regional qualifier for the World Mafia Cup 2025-26. This two-day championship brings together the best clubs from Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and surrounding areas, featuring the innovative pairs format alongside traditional individual competition.
✅ Completed Events
Completed24 May 2025
Dublin Open 2025
Ireland's premier Mafia tournament and the second UK & Ireland regional qualifier for the World Mafia Cup 2025-26. This two-day event features both pairs and individual formats, bringing together top Irish players and international participants for intense competition in the heart of Dublin.
Winner: dublin-mafia-club
Completed15 November 2024
Edinburgh Open
Scotland's premier tournament concluded with record participation and exceptional play. This historic World Cup qualifier brought together players from across Scotland and Northern England, showcasing the finest strategic minds in the region.
Winner: edinburgh-syndicate
Completed12 April 2025
London Open 2025
The inaugural tournament of the World Mafia Cup 2025-26 season, marking the beginning of the largest English-speaking Mafia tournament series ever organized. Hosted by the London Mafia Society, this prestigious single-day event featured both pairs and individual formats, setting the standard for all subsequent qualifying tournaments.
Winner: london-mafia-society
Global Participation
Five regions, 15+ cities, 5 clubs
A Truly Global Tournament
The World Mafia Cup represents the largest international English-speaking mafia tournament ever organized, featuring clubs from five distinct regions spanning multiple continents.
From the methodical precision of UK clubs to the innovative strategies emerging from international scenes, this diversity of tactical approaches makes every match unpredictable and exciting.
The tournament's pairs format encourages collaboration between clubs and regions, making competition more dynamic while remaining beginner-friendly with a minimum of 5 games per player.
Canada
31 ClubsCities:
Vancouver, Montreal
Qualifiers:
9 Pairs & 9 Players
UK & Ireland
2 ClubsCities:
London, Dublin, Brighton, Guildford
Qualifiers:
12 Pairs & 12 Players
West Europe
28 ClubsCities:
Valencia, Amsterdam/Rotterdam, Zurich
Qualifiers:
9 Pairs & 18 Players
Central & Eastern Europe
25 ClubsCities:
Kraków, Prague
Qualifiers:
12 Pairs & 12 Players
Middle East & Asia
15 ClubsCities:
Tel Aviv, Online
Qualifiers:
3 Pairs & 12 Players
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Total Participating Clubs
Pairs Format
Collaborative gameplay and strategic partnerships
The World Mafia Cup features an innovative pairs format alongside traditional individual rankings. Players team up with partners from different clubs, promoting collaboration between regions and making the competition more dynamic.
This format is beginner-friendly, requiring a minimum of only 5 games per player (10 games per pair), while still maintaining the highest standards of strategic gameplay.
Certified judges from relevant federations oversee regional championships, ensuring fair play and consistent standards across all participating regions.
Why Pairs Format?
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Collaboration
Encourages partnerships between clubs and regions
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Beginner-Friendly
Minimum 5 games per player makes it accessible
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Dynamic Gameplay
Creates more exciting and unpredictable matches
Join the World Championship
Be part of the inaugural World Mafia Cup
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Tournament Updates
Stay informed about upcoming city qualifiers, registration deadlines, and rule updates for the World Mafia Cup.
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Join the Community
Connect with players, organizers, and fans in our active Telegram channels and Discord communities across all regions.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Help organize tournaments, become a certified judge, or assist with media coverage. Make the World Cup possible.
Tournament Coordinator
Have questions about the World Mafia Cup format, rules, or registration? Contact our main coordinator for support and guidance.
Main Coordinator • English Mafia Federation