The Falcon Cup story continues as Drone Champions League prepares for the next major broadcast chapter of the 2026 season.
After the season opened with the Falcon Cup Seeding Race in Riyadh, which determined the seeding order for the Falcon Cup Qualification bracket, the competition now moves into the Qualification and Finals phase.
All races will be contested in DCL – The Game, where six international teams will battle for position, momentum, and ultimately one of four places in the Falcon Cup Finals.
Across three upcoming YouTube premieres, fans will follow the journey from the Falcon Cup Qualification to the decisive Falcon Cup Finals.
The Falcon Cup Qualification will be released in two parts, followed by the Falcon Cup Finals as a standalone premiere on the official Drone Champions League YouTube channel.
Falcon Cup Qualification – Part 1
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 — 18:00 UTC
Falcon Cup Qualification – Part 2
Friday, 3 July 2026 — 18:00 UTC
Falcon Cup Finals
Sunday, 12 July 2026 — 20:00 UTC
The two part Qualification release will showcase the key moments, bracket progression, team battles, and race day intensity that shape the road to the Finals.
The Falcon Cup Finals will then bring the competition to its decisive stage, with the teams fighting for one of the first major Cup titles of the DCL 2026 season.
To make it easier for fans around the world to join the Falcon Cup premieres live, DCL will also share a global time zone guide for each episode.
Whether watching from Europe, North America, Asia, or Australia, fans can check their local premiere time and follow the action together on the official Drone Champions League YouTube channel.
Six teams from across the world are competing in the Falcon Cup, bringing together established DCL names, returning contenders, and new teams entering the championship stage.
Squadron78 — S78 — Argentina
Also joining as a new team, Squadron78 represents Argentina and enters the Falcon Cup with the opportunity to prove itself against the world’s best.
Aspan — ASP — Kazakhstan
A new team on the DCL grid, Aspan brings Kazakhstan into the Falcon Cup and adds fresh international energy to the 2026 lineup.
Cyclone Drone Racing — CYC — USA
Representing the United States, Cyclone Drone Racing enters the Falcon Cup ready to make its mark.
RAIDEN RACING — RDN — Japan
A proven name in the DCL field, entering the Falcon Cup with speed, experience, and high expectations.
DCL Wildcard Team — WLD — Liechtenstein
A team built to challenge expectations, bringing fresh energy and unpredictability into the competition.
Vexcel Spain Drone Team — VDT — Spain
A strong international contender with a competitive roster and the ambition to fight at the front.
The Falcon Cup is one of the first major Cup storylines of the DCL 2026 season, setting the tone for the championship journey ahead.
With six international teams, new rivalries, high pressure racing, and only four Finals spots available, the Falcon Cup Qualification will be a key opening chapter in the 2026 DCL World Championship.
Fans can expect fast racing, intense bracket movement, team storylines, and the first major test of the season’s competitive field.
Watch all three Falcon Cup premieres on the official Drone Champions League YouTube channel.
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