The Midoffs LIVE Speedrunning Tournament at TwitchCon

Key Takeaways

Point	Details
The Midoffs LIVE was	The Midoffs LIVE was a special edition of Tubbo's speedrunning tournament held at TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026.
It took place on May 30, 2026 at 09	30 UTC in the Minecraft Arena.
Minecraft was the presenting	Minecraft was the presenting sponsor of TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026, the franchise's largest official convention presence since MINECON 2016.
The Minecraft Arena featured	The Minecraft Arena featured biomes, swag, and creator meet & greets alongside the tournament.
Exclusive Crafter Cape and	Exclusive Crafter Cape and Builder Cape rewards were available to attendees.

The Midoffs LIVE was a special edition of The Midoffs, a Minecraft speedrunning tournament organized by Tubbo.

TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026: The Midoffs LIVE was a special edition of The Midoffs, a Minecraft speedrunning tournament organized by Tubbo.

What Was The Midoffs LIVE?

The Midoffs took the energy of its online speedrunning competition to a live stage at TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026. Instead of competing from home, runners faced off in the heart of the convention, bringing the thrill of sub-minute splits and high-pressure routing to a live audience.

Event Date and Location

The tournament kicked off on May 30, 2026, at 09:30 UTC. It was hosted inside the Minecraft Arena, the central hub for all Minecraft activities at the convention.

TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026: It took place on May 30, 2026 at 09:30 UTC in the Minecraft Arena.

TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026: A Landmark for Minecraft

This convention was a major milestone for the franchise. Minecraft was the presenting sponsor of the entire event, making it the first time the game had such a large-scale official presence at a convention since MINECON 2016.

TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026: Minecraft is the presenting sponsor of the event, hosting several of the events at the convention. TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026: This makes it the first convention with official and large-scale involvement by Minecraft since MINECON 2016.

The main attraction was the Minecraft Arena, a dedicated space where attendees could explore biome-themed areas, gather exclusive swag, and meet popular creators like Grian and LDShadowLady.

TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026: It was the central location where all the Minecraft events at TwitchCon took place, in which guests could explore biomes, "gather exclusive swag", and meet content creators such as Grian or LDShadowLady.

Beyond the Tournament: Other Events and Rewards

The Midoffs LIVE was just one part of a packed Minecraft schedule. The convention also hosted a live installment of Minecraft LIVE, an MC Championship event (Project G.L.O.P.) in collaboration with Mojang Studios, community panels, and scheduled meet & greets.

For those looking for tangible souvenirs, two exclusive capes were available: the Crafter Cape and the Builder Cape. The Crafter Cape, named after the new Crafter block, was a particularly fitting reward for the crafty speedrunners in attendance. Learn more about the Crafter block.

TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026: Two capes could be obtained from the event, the Crafter Cape and the Builder Cape.

Level Up Your Own Speedrunning

Watching the pros compete at The Midoffs LIVE is a great way to get inspired for your own runs. Whether you're grinding for a better personal best or just starting out, mastering the fundamentals is what separates a good run from a great one. Check out our guides on common speedrun mistakes, choosing the right edition, and optimizing your timer splits to shave seconds off your time.