This FAQ covers the most common questions about Candy Crush Saga All Stars 2026.
For full legal details, eligibility, and official rules, always refer to:
π Official Rules/Terms & Conditions
When does All Stars 2026 start?
All Stars 2026 runs from:
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5 March 2026 β 8 April 2026
- Qualifier 1 begins: 09:00 AM EST β 5 March 2026
- Final Knockouts Round 3 ends: 09:00 AM EDT β 8 April 2026
- Live Final: 3β6 June 2026 (London, United Kingdom)
(Always trust the in-game countdown timer for your local time).
How do I join All Stars?
If you are eligible:
- Open Candy Crush Saga during the event
- Tap the All Stars event card that should pop up
- Accept the Terms & Conditions
- Youβll be placed into a leaderboard when the tournament starts.
If you donβt see the event:
- Check eligibility in the Official Rules
- Make sure your app is updated
- Contact Support via the in-game Help Center for account-specific help - More info HERE
Who can participate?
To take part, you must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be Level 5 or higher
- Reside in a participating country
- Not be traveling in or connected via VPN to a non-eligible country
Participating countries include:
Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States.
For the full list and eligibility requirements, see the Official Rules
What levels count toward All Stars points?
For 2026:
- The scoring candy is the blue Candy
- Only new levels count
- Star Tournament levels count for end-of-content players
- Replaying old levels while new ones are available does NOT add to your All Stars score
Not all levels contain blue Candies, this is expected.
You join the leaderboard after completing a level that contains blue Candies.
Is there a limit to how many blue Candies I can collect?
Yes.
There is a limit to how many blue Candies can count toward your score in a single level attempt.
- When you reach the limit, you will see a banner in-game
- Extra blue Candies in that attempt will not count
- You can start a new attempt and collect up to the limit again
The exact limit is shown in-game.
How do Multiplier Tokens work?
In 2026, multipliers are manual.
- You receive up to 6 Multiplier Tokens for the entire tournament
- Each token activates an x10 score boost
- The boost lasts 30 minutes
- Only one multiplier can be active at a time
- You must be online to activate it
Once activated, tokens cannot be reversed or restored. More info HERE
How does the tournament structure work?
All Stars includes:
- Qualifiers
- First Knockouts
- Second Chance 1 (two rounds)
- Second Knockouts
- Second Chance 2 (two rounds)
- Final Knockouts (three rounds)
Advancement differs by stage:
β’ Qualifiers β Top 5 advance to First Knockouts
β’ First Knockouts β Top 5 advance to Second Knockouts
β’ Second Chance 1 β Top 3 advance from Round 1; Top 1 advances from Round 2
β’ Second Knockouts β Top 3 advance to Final Knockouts
β’ Second Chance 2 β Top 1 advances in each round
β’ Final Knockouts β Top 1 advances in each round
You only need to qualify in one Qualifier group to progress.
For the full stage-by-stage breakdown, check the T&C or the Community overview Post
What happens if I donβt qualify?
In early stages, you may still have another opportunity via:
- The second Qualifier group
- Second Chance 1
- Second Chance 2
If you do not progress after Second Chance 2 Round 2, you cannot re-enter the tournament.
For the full stage-by-stage breakdown, check the T&C or the Community overview Post
Why do start/end times look different in my time zone?
All Stars runs on a global schedule.
Daylight savings changes (EST to EDT) occur during the tournament.
Always trust the in-game countdown timer.
Why was I removed from the tournament?
All Stars has rules designed to keep the competition fair.
If gameplay is reviewed and found not to follow the All Stars Rules, an account may be removed from the tournament.
For details, review: π Official Rules
For account-specific cases, contact Support via the in-game Help Center. More info HERE
Why canβt I see All Stars in my country?
All Stars is only available in selected regions due to legal and regulatory requirements.
We hope to make All Stars available to more countries in the future.
Please check the Official Rules for the full list of eligible regions.
What can I win?
Top 10 In-Game Winners receive an invitation to compete in the Live Final in London, United Kingdom (3β6 June 2026), subject to eligibility and verification.
The Live Final winner will receive their share of the $1,000,000 USD prize pool.
Where should I ask questions about All Stars?
For general questions: comment on the Overview post HERE or start a New Discussion and someone will help you!
For account-specific issues: post your question HERE
