Destiny 2 Guardian Games Cup - Schedule, Format, Players, more

The 2022 Destiny 2 Guardian Games are finally live, bringing new quests, gear, and weapons to earn. Being a less demanding activity than other high-end ones like Trials of Osiris, Grandmaster Nightfalls, or Raids, it's the perfect playlist to relax and wait for the start of season 17.

Unlike previous years, the Guardian Games will feature an out-of-game event this time around, the Guardian Games Cup. In it, a total of 42 teams comprised of up to six members each will compete to earn more medialions while raising funds for the Direct Relief Foundation.

There are big rewards for players that tune in and support the streamers competing, so keep reading to find out about everything you need to know about the Guardian Games Cup in Destiny 2.

Guardian Games Cup - Schedule and format

Each week, team captains and the rest of the members will be tasked with dunking as many medallions as they can during a set amount of time. 

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As a reminder, the teams can start their two-hour period during the following times. 

• Week One: May 3, 12 AM PDT – May 9, 12 AM PDT 
• Week Two: May 9, 12 AM PDT – May 16, 12 AM PDT 
• Week Three: May 16, 12 AM PDT – May 22, 12 AM PDT  

To avoid benefitting some teams with more members, the medallion count will be divided by the number of teammates each squad boasts. 

Guardian Games Cup - Teams

In total, 42 teams will play in the Guardian Games Cup. Three per region, for a total of 14 participating regions.

USA

• Team Punch-A-Bunch. Leader: DattoDestiny
• Icarus Bangers n' Dash. Leader: FalloutPlays  
• Rhulks Angels. Leader: FPSKrystal

UK

• Peregrine Grief.Leader: Houndish 
• Wipe For Damage. Leader: Jarv 
• Bulletproof. Leader: Zoe

France

• TitanTaper. Leader: Morrigh4n  
• In Warlocks We Trust. Leader: ZombiesFaktory 
• Cayde’s Chicken. Leader: Flapix

Germany

• Wände der Stadt. Leader: NexxossGaming
• Eclipse. Leader: AndyEdition 
• Aces Gaming. Leader: iPhil 

Nordics

• Team Justice. Leader: LanaLane 
• Ikora's Angels. Leader: Michi 
• Team Scream. Leader: Scream Queen 

Spain

• LA VIEJA GUARDIA. Leader: Zamora
• WARLOCK ON TOP. Leader: Ryusuri  
• KALVOROTOS. Leader: Daykiri 

Italy

• LA CRICCA . Leader: GiornoGaming  
• KINGS OF OUR FATE. Leader: EternityTTM 
• GLI ARANCINI . Leader: TheBeard 

Poland

• Tytani Gurom. Leader: KingaKujawska 
• The Cleaning Crew. Leader: Pasiaa 
• Caped Pierogies. Leader: CTSG  

Middle East

• Emirati Titans. Leader: FAHAD_EXPLAIN
• TEAM Fancy. Leader: Fancy 
• Widow Makers. Leader: Qweizar 

ANZ

• PUNCHYBOYS. Leader: Butters 
• Guardian Angels. Leader: Kimber Prime 
• Cloaks & Daggers. Leader: Stacked 

Japan

• 1/3の純情なタイタン . Leader: kiyo_3ten21 
• イコラの門弟 S.M.L. Leader: M-TOGUCHI 
• HAMTER×HAMTER. Leader: ちびまる 

China

• 最好日子队. Leader: 陶渊明ら 
• 半荤半素队. Leader: Sayalarry
• 半夜夺牌子队. Leader: 八力力力 

LATAM

• Team Patas. Leader: Epii06 
• Los Golozos. Leader: Peach 
• Jägers Modo Incognito. Leader: DeusCL 

Guardian Games Cup - Rewards

For those that tune in to select streamers during the Guardian Games Cup, they'll have a chance to earn the Follow the Light emblem pictured above.

Furthermore, there are rewards for those that donate to Direct Relief.

• Guardian’s Oath is a brand-new emblem for those who donate $25 USD or more. 
• The individual with the highest donation will receive custom digital artwork of a single subject of their choice from PherianArt. 
• The team raising the most funds will receive custom digital artwork of their amazing Guardian Games fireteam from PherianArt.  

For more on the game, check out our section dedicated to Destiny 2 gun breakdowns, activity guides, and more

Featured image courtesy of Bungie.