Candy Crush All Stars Tournament returns for its fifth iteration this year

The Candy Crush All Stars tournament is back for its fifth edition.
A massive $1m prize pool is up for grabs.
The competition runs for over two months, featuring qualifiers, knockout rounds, and finals.

Fans of Candy Crush esports, rejoice! The Candy Crush All Stars tournament is returning for a fifth thrilling year. And there’s even better news: a massive $1m prize pool awaits. If you’re ready to compete, the good news is the tournament starts today—but with 15 million players last year alone, the competition will be fiercer than ever.

Many veteran Crushers remember how the All Stars tournament works, but for those new to it, here’s a quick overview. This two-month open competition lets you climb through the ranks—from qualifiers to knockout rounds—with the final contenders earning a spot at a live event in Los Angeles to battle for the lion’s share of a $1m prize pool.

Even more exciting this year is the official theme song! Who else but the legendary late 90s band Smash Mouth and their iconic hit “All Star”? If you need a boost of energy to fuel your quest, this anthem is it.

Crushing it
If you’re eager to dive into Candy Crush Saga and chase that incredible $1m prize pool, you have until March 27th to enter the qualifiers. This leads into the knockout rounds and ultimately the finals, where fans will watch the top 10 in-game winners compete live on stage for the title of Candy Crush All Stars Tournament champion!

In the meantime, if you need something to pass the time between Candy Crush sessions or while waiting for the finals, why not explore our latest round-up of the top five new mobile games to try this week? Featuring the best launches from the past seven days.