Get ready to go from local tracks to the world stage as Timezone hosts the country qualifying rounds for the international Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune Tournament.
Enter the tournament by visiting a participating Timezone on contest day and race your way to victory to the next round! The top 2 winners per venue will head to the Regional Tournament, and then the winner from Australia will win an exclusive trip to Japan to compete against the best racers from the Asia-Pacific!
🏁 Preliminary Contest: Friday 16 October 2026
📝 Registration & Game Practice: 6pm
⏰ Contest Time: 7pm
👨👩👦👦 Entrants per contest: Minimum 16 & maximum 32 per venue (decided by lottery if it exceeds 32 entrants)
🎟️ Entry Fee: FREE
📍 Participating Venues:
1) Own a Timezone Powercard and Bandai Namco Passport or Amusement IC card.
2) Visit a participating venue on Friday 16 October 2026 to register and compete in the Preliminary Contest.
3) 2 winners from each venue will be selected for the Regional Tournament on Friday 23 October 2026.
4) The tournament is open to players 16 years old and above.
Participants will be divided into groups of four to compete. This grouping will be determined by our venue team. The winner from each group will advance to compete again in groups of four until a champion is determined from each venue. The champions from each venue will then come together on a different day for the regional tournament, competing in the same format. The winner of the regional tournament will win an exciting trip to Japan!
This Tournament is open to Australian residents aged 16 years and above.
Participants must register at any of our participating venues on the day of the Preliminary Contest.
Each venue can accommodate a maximum of 32 participants. This ensures that everyone has a fair chance to compete and enjoy the experience.
If you are unable to attend the tournament on the scheduled date, you will be disqualified from the event. It is important to arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time to register.
Players on the waiting list must also be present at the venue on tournament day. If there are any no-shows, the next person on the waiting list will be given the opportunity to participate.
No, there will not be any age categories or divisions in the tournament. All participants will compete together on a track that will be announced on tournament day.
No, the tournament is an individual competition. Each participant will compete on their own, showcasing their skills against other players.
We prioritize the safety of all participants. Our venues follow strict safety protocols. Participants must also follow all instructions from our venue team. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. We do not tolerate any unruly behaviour, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
You can stay informed by visiting our tournament page on the website or following us on social media.
