2026 Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament: Results, bracket, rules, schedule and how to watch
CBS Sports
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Jack Maloney
February 13, 2026
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The second annual Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament is set to resume Friday with the highly anticipated second round and quarterfinals. Unlike last year's event, which saw several upsets, this year seven of the top-eight seeds advanced, including all four No. 1 seeds: Kelsey Mitchell, Paige Bueckers, Allisha Gray, and Breanna Stewart. The tournament continues to feature a $300,000 prize pool as 16 players compete in single-elimination rounds through the semifinals, with the championship being a best-of-three series.
Key changes this year include the absence of Napheesa Collier, who won last year's inaugural event but is sidelined due to ankle surgery. Other notable withdrawals include Skylar Diggins, Jordin Canada, and Kahleah Copper, while Aaliyah Edwards returns after defeating Dominique Malonga in her first-round matchup. The tournament has been restructured into four pods based on player positions, with fans, players, and media determining the seeding.
The updated bracket features several high-profile matchups, including Kelsey Mitchell vs. Veronica Burton in Pod A and Allisha Gray facing Saniya Rivers in Pod C. In Pod B, Paige Bueckers takes on Arike Ogunbowale, while Chelsea Gray squares off against Jackie Young. The semifinals and championship will be held Saturday, with games played under unique rules: single-elimination rounds to 11 points or 10 minutes, and the championship as a best-of-three series to eight points or 10 minutes.
The tournament's innovative format, including make-it-take-it rules and a seven-second shot clock, adds excitement for basketball fans. Shooting fouls result in only one free throw, and players keep possession after scoring, creating fast-paced action. With top-tier talent competing for a significant prize pool, the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament promises to deliver thrilling matchups and unpredictable outcomes, making it a must-watch event for sports enthusiasts.
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/13/2026