Two Cups down. One to go. The race to the DCL Super Final reaches its decisive stage.
The Hawk Cup, the final Cup of the 2026 Drone Champions League season, begins on Wednesday, 14 October at 18:00 UTC on DCL’s YouTube channel. Six teams return to virtual competition with a Cup title to chase and the season standings heading towards their final shape.
After Hawk Cup, only the top two teams in the overall season standings will advance to the Super Final to compete for the 2026 DCL World Championship.
Spain Drone Team enters Hawk Cup at the top of the table with 20 points, having collected maximum points at both Falcon Cup and Eagle Cup. Their consistency has set the standard, but one more Cup remains before the Super Final lineup is confirmed.
Behind them, Wildcard Team and Cyclone Racing are level on 15 points. Wildcard took eight points at Falcon and seven at Eagle; Cyclone reversed that pattern with seven and eight. Across two Cups, there has been nothing between their totals. Hawk Cup now becomes a crucial opportunity to break that deadlock.
Raiden Racing follows on 12 points, three behind the pair. ASPAN has eight, while Squadron78 enters with six. With the final Cup still to unfold, every team has a chance to influence how the season ends.
Hawk Cup brings together the speed, precision and team coordination that define DCL racing. Qualification matches combine 2v2 heats with a closing 4v4 heat, demanding contributions across the roster as teams battle through the bracket.
The opening matchup sees Cyclone Racing face Squadron78. Cyclone arrives level on season points with Wildcard, while Squadron78 will be looking to make its mark in the final Cup. The second episode, premiering on 16 October, features Raiden Racing against ASPAN.
From the opening match through the rebound rounds and qualification final, each episode follows another step towards the Hawk Cup Finals.
The Hawk Cup series features 10 qualification episodes, premiering from 14 October to 13 November at 18:00 UTC. Following the Wednesday opener, the remaining qualification episodes arrive on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Hawk Cup Finals premiere on Sunday, 22 November at 20:00 UTC, bringing the season’s final Cup to its conclusion.
Then the focus shifts to the Super Final: the top two teams in the overall season standings, competing for the World Championship.
Who will lift the Hawk Cup and who will secure a place in the season’s ultimate showdown?
Watch matchup on 14 October at 18:00 UTC on DCL’s official YouTube channel. Subscribe and follow DCL’s social channels for premiere links, race highlights and results throughout Hawk Cup.
What is the DCL Hawk Cup 2026?
Hawk Cup is the third and final Cup of the 2026 Drone Champions League season. Six teams compete in virtual drone racing for the Hawk Cup title and points towards the overall season standings.
When does Hawk Cup 2026 begin?
The opening matchup, Cyclone Racing vs Squadron78, premieres on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC.
Where can I watch Hawk Cup?
Watch every matchup on DCL’s official YouTube channel. Subscribe and set reminders on the premiere pages so you don’t miss the action.
What is the Hawk Cup broadcast schedule?
The series features 10 qualification matchups, premiering from 14 October to 13 November at 18:00 UTC, followed by the Hawk Cup Finals. After the Wednesday opener, match premieres take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.
When are the Hawk Cup Finals?
The Hawk Cup Finals premiere on Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 20:00 UTC on DCL’s YouTube channel.
Which teams are competing?
The six teams are Spain Drone Team, Wildcard Team, Cyclone Racing, Raiden Racing, ASPAN and Squadron78.
How does Hawk Cup affect qualification for the Super Final?
Points earned at Hawk Cup contribute to the overall season standings alongside Falcon Cup and Eagle Cup. The top two teams in the final season standings advance to the Super Final.
Is Hawk Cup the final event of the season?
Hawk Cup is the final Cup of 2026. It is followed by the Super Final, where the season’s top two teams compete for the DCL World Championship.
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