The Stanker's Showdown

The Stanker's
Showdown

Show What You're Made Of Earn Your Legacy

A Sea of Thieves tournament where only the most fearsome crews will climb all the way to the Final. Chest hunts, Sloop battles, and a Reaper Bounty to claim: hoist the colours and prove your worth.

The format

Three steps to legend

From the first cannon shot to the last crew standing.

Step 1

Group stage

Groups of 5 crews in Sloop, 3 rounds each. Cumulative points make up the overall ranking.

Step 2

Top 10

The 10 best crews from the overall ranking face off in 2 groups to separate the contenders.

Step 3

The Final

The 5 best crews meet for 3 decisive rounds. Only one crew will enter the legend.

Arena Mode

Most points in 30 minutes

Chests are hidden as stashes at fixed points of interest, in quantities depending on the size of each island and marked by the Reaper Bounty. A stash spawns every 10 minutes. Two outposts let you cash in the loot: Reaper Hideout and North Star Sea Post.

See the full scoring
30 minutes per round
3 stash spawns — 30 / 20 / 10
2 loot outposts

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How is my crew assigned to a group?

To ensure the fairest possible start, group composition will be determined by random draw before the competition begins. Every crew will therefore have the same chance of being placed in any given group.

For the following rounds, the standings will be taken into account to determine match-ups. The principle is as follows: the best-ranked crew will face the lowest-ranked, the 2nd will face the second-to-last, and so on.

This method allows match-ups to evolve based on performance in previous rounds, while keeping a balanced competitive logic.

What happens in case of a tie in the standings?

In case of a tie between two crews in the standings, a TDM (Team Deathmatch) will be organised to break the tie.

The TDM will take place on one of the map's islands, chosen at random at the time of the tiebreaker. The two crews will then fight until only one remains standing.

Following this confrontation, the surviving crew will be ranked above the defeated crew. This system allows ties to be broken directly, clearly and competitively.

Can I swap a player in my crew during the tournament?

Yes. Since you compete in the tournament under your crew's banner, you're allowed to bring in a substitute during the competition.

This change can be made in case of the unexpected, a player's unavailability, or simply for strategic reasons. You're free to adjust your crew's line-up as the tournament progresses.

Please note: the substitute player must have been registered under your crew's banner before the competition started. It won't be possible to add a new player once the tournament has begun.

What happens if my crew misses a match?

If your crew is unable to attend a round, no points will be awarded for that round.

However, if your crew were to miss an entire group stage, for whatever reason, we would be forced to disqualify it from the tournament.

This rule exists to preserve the integrity of the competition and guarantee fair conditions for all participating crews.

Where can I follow results live?

You'll be able to follow matches live through the tournament's official cast, as well as on our partners' channels.

For everything about how matches unfold, results and the evolving standings, head to the dedicated "Results" page. That's also where you can follow the competition's progress round by round.