Popstar Grand Prix 2
Saturday, August 22 2026 | 12:00pm EST
Online in Kirby Air Riders
Hosted by PlayEX and AfterParty
We're excited to present the 2nd Pop Star Grand Prix!
After the big success of the largest Kirby Air Riders Online Tournament ever held in December of 2025, we're back to bring you the sequel... the Pop Star Grand Prix 2 featuring online competitive Air Ride mode gameplay, presented by PlayEX Esports & Afterparty.
Event Schedule
July 10
Registration Opens
12:00pm EST
August 22
Registration Closes
10:00am EST
August 22
Check-In Begins
11:00am EST
August 22
Round 1 Lobbies Posted
11:40am EST
August 22
Round 1 Begins
12:00pm EST
Rules / Format
Game Mode: Air Ride
Maximum Players: 96
Lobby Size Target: 6
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Free choice of Machines, Riders, and controllers.
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All FFA Air Ride events must be started with the following settings:
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Game Tempo: Normal
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Rules: Default
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Retirement: OFF
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Anti-Reverse: ON
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Course Selection: Manual
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Boost: Weak
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Players who start the room with the incorrect settings must reopen the room immediately and the race will not count.
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Preliminary rounds typically consist of 5 races.
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Semi-finals and finals typically consist of 8 races.
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Fantasy Meadows and Nebula Belt will not be played, unless during a tie-breaker random track selection.
Registration
6 days to the eventSat, Aug 22Online in Kirby Air RidersWe're excited to present the 2nd Pop Star Grand Prix! After the big success of the largest Kirby Air Riders Online Tournament ever held in December of 2025, we're back to bring you the sequel... the Pop Star Grand Prix 2 featuring online competitive Air Ride mode gameplay.
