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Oohh it's that time again... 👀 All Stars is back March 5th. Are you ready? ⭐️🍬🏆

QueenB

It’s almost time 🥳

Starting March 2, you’ll begin to see something different in your game…
A new look. A new energy. A new climb.

And on March 5, the biggest tournament of the year officially begins.

Candy Crush All Stars 2026 is back and this year, it’s bigger 🙌

A share of $1,000,000 USD is on the line. But this isn’t just about the crown. this year is about the climb 😉

What’s new in 2026?

🔹 Blue Candy Collectable
The scoring candy is changing. Keep your eyes open as this one matters.

🔹 Multiplier Tokens
New this year. Strategy just got real.
Leaderboards can shift right up to the very last second.

🔹 Second Chance rounds return
Because one shot is never enough.

🔹 New participating countries, including Taiwan and Singapore 🌍

Full details, format, and Official Rules will be shared in our Overview post before Qualifiers begin next week!

Mark your calendar!

🗓 Hype Phase begins: March 2
🏁 Qualifier Round 1 starts: March 5

(Always trust the in-game countdown for your local time.)

This year, the design is bold.
The competition is tighter.

And remember in All Stars, it’s not over until it’s over.

Drop a comment below 👇 Are you playing to qualify… or playing to dominate?

Let the countdown begin 😉

To Join the Conversation:

Comments

MannyFae

I doubt that would have worked if you had to play three finals in a row, which is what the final knockouts essentially are. Plus, in a tournament that pays out real money, there will be no casual, weak, or unmotivated players in the final round you can hope to be grouped with and beat easily. Lastly, the final round will inevitably be set up differently than the trial tournaments because it has to produce a specific number of winners. The winners could be determined based on scores or as the winners of real leaderboards, but either way, the eventual winners will be those who manage to save all tokens for the final, and that makes the tournament too luck-dependent. Agree with Tiago and Christine, there should be no tokens in the final round.

Jejsta123

Hi Christine, I'm sure you've answered this before so apologies in advance. I'm confused by your last paragraph. Are you saying that when we were viewing our leaderboard in the Cake event we weren't seeing everyone we were competing against?

christinewupp

In 2023 and 2024 the last second chance rounds were held just before the final three rounds ("semi-finals" or "final knockouts") started. As far as I can recall from looking at the Terms and Conditions it is going to be the same this year.

christinewupp

Yes, but that was a trial event giving out gold bars only, not a million US dollars.

Again you are nit-picking here to twist my words. I really can't write anything anymore without you trying to make me look like a senile fool. This thread is about All Stars, not about the Valentine Cake event, so if I contradicted myself on that one who cares!

As I have stated elsewhere I can see only two ways to organise the final round that will determine the 10 winners:

Either we will have ten leaderboards with real players who play one another and who will verify this by posting their leaderboards here like we did last year, or there will be one mass of players all competing against one another and then King will pick the winners from those who scored the most. Either way I cannot see how someone who has fewer tokens than any other player could win. So I agree with Tiago that any saved tokens must not be available in that final round which will determine the ultimate winners.

If King did organise the event like they did in the Winter Cup there would be no end to the complaints and threats of lawsuits. I am sure King would want to avoid that.

venkatamadav

Hi 👋 iam Indian iam participate

This 💕 all 📍 stars ✨ tournament

michimune

Dear Queen B,

"Second Chance rounds return" is not new in 2026.

If we lost in Qualifier, First Knockout and Second Knockout, we had Second Chance in last year All Stars 2025.

As you say " one shot is never enough", do you mean this year we will have Second Chance in Final Knockouts as well?😆

If we have, then you are right, this kind of Second Chance is absolutely NEW😂

michimune

https://community.king.com/en/candy-crush-saga/discussion/comment/3488494#Comment_3488494

Nobody1, you will know everything after the Terms and Conditions has been released next week.

If the 10 Live Finalists are chosen from the highest scorer amongst every leaderboard, this means we will get bespoke opponents in Final Knockouts— round 3 as well. Jennifer can see Paul but Paul can't see Jennifer. This same practice has been performing in other King's game as well, such as the Soda Cup—Hall of Fame in Candy Crush Soda.

If the 10 Live Finalists are chosen from the winners of the leaderboards, same rules as last year. This means entire Final Knockouts only, round 1 to round 3 will not have bespoke opponents. Jennifer and Paul can see each other.

michimune

https://community.king.com/en/candy-crush-saga/discussion/comment/3488361#Comment_3488361

You certainly can view this event in your Last Year Winning Account. No need to worry about that. Because…...

You are Top Seed in All Stars 2026😆

Unless the system doesn't know which account are belonging to you🤣

Nobody1

I doubt that will work, michimune. If the final races are bespoke, then they will likely pick winners based on overall score, so you probably won't be able to win your way to the live final without playing every minute of the final round. But it is true that method might allow you to win your own leaderboard with just one token.

michimune

During the Valentine cake event the multipliers had to be saved up for the final round in order to win. Anyone who used them earlier could not win first prize in the final.

Anyone who used them earlier can win first prize in the final too if she followed the strategy provided by Christine. One of her article has explained clearly how to handle these bespoke players😂

One token is enough for Valentine cake. Because I followed her strategy 😁

Last event:

Two tokens are enough. The third one was used for testing only.😁

christinewupp

During the Valentine cake event the multipliers had to be saved up for the final round in order to win. Anyone who used them earlier could not win first prize in the final. If the multipliers are per round, then that is no problem at all. We shall see how it's organised next week. Can't wait to find out. I'm not sure what you mean by the last paragraph.

gfw

I have been playing for 10+ years. Took a long break in favor of Soda Crush (I still love her) but absolutely back, locked in, and ready to win. I really hope I get a shot!

FlyingSaucer

Last year I didn't have All-Stars, and I'm pretty sure I won't this year either. So I'll probably take a break from Saga and play Soda or Jelly.

jamiSABB

Hello King Team,

I am a top player from Pakistan and I absolutely love playing Candy Crush. I noticed that Pakistan is not included in the Candy Crush All Stars tournament. Many passionate and skilled players from Pakistan would love to be part of this amazing global event.

Please consider adding Pakistan to the list of eligible countries in future All Stars tournaments. It would mean a lot to us and bring even more global diversity and excitement to the competition.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

GiggzZz

@QueenB really excited to defend the title on All Stars 2026!

I hope I have no problems viewing the event on my phone this year. I remember last year the event wasn't available and only became so after I reported in this forum and King in the app.

I'm also concerned about the tokens; they can really add a strategic element to the tournament, but in the final knockout round (3/3) they shouldn't be available to anyone. It's easy to see that anyone who doesn't have all the tokens in the final phase will be automatically eliminated.

Apart from that, I hope it's a fabulous event and I take this opportunity to wish everyone good luck!

__MULLIGANACEOUS__

are aussies able to join?

cookiemae

I did not have it last year on my second account that I had worked all year for gold and booster. I had over 60,000 gold which I assumed was to much so yup it was banned.What ikes me the most was I never lost an episole race the whole year plus I had all vents in that game and it was it for nothing.I have not played that second game since but may twice since last year.I do not intend on Playing this year but if I did I am for sure I would not have the event in my main game.The only event I get now in my main game is the episole race so nope I will not get the all stars.Oh well just felt like sharing .

Insertnicknamehere

"Taiwan"? You are so off "Winnie the Pooh's" Christmas list

Insertnicknamehere

Don't really see the issue. Lots of games with competitions have limited boosts and when you use them matters and it can mess with other players.

Also they might well do a new set per knockout.

Lastly I am pretty sure they have tested the best from the rest and know even with the boosters their will not be spoilers.

michimune

https://community.king.com/en/candy-crush-saga/discussion/comment/3488293#Comment_3488293

Congratulations on Steven can take part in this Big Event.😜

But nekocat, I afraid he has to create another one due to his extremely high level of gold bars in his current account. I know this is normal level because Taiwan was excluded from this event until now and this game has been released many years. This means he has many years to earn gold bars not just ONE year, but King doesn't know that😂

But anyway, he CAN play this Big Event certainly.😍

nekocat

The game design had already changed yesterday on the Facebook platform, with All Stars' colours taking over the whole map.

I might play the early rounds but not further.

Hey my dear bat brother @steventseng , you can join in for real this year!! 😉

14296191892

HHelp me

HM100

Same to me

christinewupp

I'm about as ready as can be. Worried about my joints and fingers, but it will be the last time, so here we go…..

Multiplier tokens? Will these be available over the duration of the entire tournament? I so, then anyone who spends even a single one of these before the last round won't stand a chance of winning, but they will have ample chance to block a potential winner from getting into the final round. So the resulting event is pretty much a lottery. No longer a quest to find the best players. Is that how this event will play out this year? Interesting…... I guess it's what the masses want, so that might please a few people.

Will our opponents be seeing us on their leaderboards? I mean if Jennifer is in 1st position and Paul in position 2, will Jennifer and Paul see each other and be racing against one another? I'm only asking because this did not appear to be the case in the Valentine Cake event.

DieOmimi

I never had All Stars in my game, so I don't expect it to appear this time. 😉

MountainMom

Hello Crushers! The 2026 All Star tournament is about to begin!

@3family , @ald92 , @Adav , @adidas11zs1982 , @Amoonmoon , @Andres-2 , @Angiebabyyea , @Anniseh , @ArcMage_Soup , @Aries2020 , @Assem2030 , @bearwithme , @bekicrusher , @Bellamy32 , @betchiegrl29 , @Boybinary , @BubblegumChocolate99 , @BubbleGumSoda , @Butterfly83🦋 , @carmenechevarria , @Carol-38 , @charbel , @Charleyfarley , @Chispa2 , @christine88 , @Colleen Companion Welsh , @cookiemae , @CoonMa , @Creative_Elsa, @CrumD , @CrystalKing , @Danfari , @danicandy, @danielasantos1781, @Deal_One, @Deryck , @DieOmimi , @Elviramartinez_61 , @EnergizerBunny , @encantes , @Estella7 , @Fakhri , @galaxyangel , @gamepower , @GeriHardTechno23 , @Germanacho , @greddycandy , @Gumyupawpaw , @Haechan_17 , @hisharleyrider , @HM100 , @Ibnana , @istuff , @jamiSABB @jeanps , @johamilton , @JONH10 , @Jumpery , @KCullen127 , @Kerrie , @kiara_wael , @kittycat59 , @KiwiBird97 , @KnightLoveGames1010 , @KyshA72 , @Lady_Choo , @lelensp , @LindaHS76 , @Lil'_Momma , @Lou_2002 , @maf34100 , @Mani_Dheer , @MannyFae , @MarirKlepp , @maryb.3 , @me6412 , @michimune , @MiladyR , @moe75 , @Moh1977 , @MollyS , @MountainMom , @nekocat , @neerumidha , @nergiz88 , @Nobody1 , @Ofelia123 , @ohiooilguy , @Palash_Sarma , @papytchula , @PaulaB1 , @Peaches12 , @Peterw25 , @Peter_Tornaros , @pratimadangol , @PrettyBubbles , @Princess_Jessica , @PummyRaj, @Quicksilverace , @Racoon7 , @rebelchild , @regokool , @Rhonda_L , @rjXgray , @Roxyt80 , @Rupi_pan , @SabrinaM , @sabledo85 , @SApple2 , @samm_kml , @Scooterpie , @Shilviya18 , @simplyP , @Sisit , @srikandi , @steventseng , @Sunshinecrusher , @tanii19 , @Techz_3712 , @teenybee , @teeweiping , @TerriM , @TheOGSweetThang , @Tzvi_Marcu , @urskarecnik , @veranadegdalubov , @Werner_Cichy , @whiteranger , @wildcrusher , @yavik , @Yorbenboy1993 , @zaher963 , @zeus77 , @Ziggy 537 , @zrinkabs , @_Zoran_

Get ready, Crushers! Let's see who our All Stars will be in 2026!

QueenB

@kiara_wael @MountainMom @PummyRaj @bearwithme

Comments

MannyFae

Jejsta123

christinewupp

Yes, but that was a trial event giving out gold bars only, not a million US dollars.

As I have stated elsewhere I can see only two ways to organise the final round that will determine the 10 winners:

If King did organise the event like they did in the Winter Cup there would be no end to the complaints and threats of lawsuits. I am sure King would want to avoid that.

venkatamadav

Hi 👋 iam Indian iam participate

This 💕 all 📍 stars ✨ tournament

michimune

Dear Queen B,

"Second Chance rounds return" is not new in 2026.

If we lost in Qualifier, First Knockout and Second Knockout, we had Second Chance in last year All Stars 2025.

As you say " one shot is never enough", do you mean this year we will have Second Chance in Final Knockouts as well?😆

If we have, then you are right, this kind of Second Chance is absolutely NEW😂

michimune

https://community.king.com/en/candy-crush-saga/discussion/comment/3488494#Comment_3488494

Nobody1, you will know everything after the Terms and Conditions has been released next week.

michimune

https://community.king.com/en/candy-crush-saga/discussion/comment/3488361#Comment_3488361

You certainly can view this event in your Last Year Winning Account. No need to worry about that. Because…...

You are Top Seed in All Stars 2026😆

Unless the system doesn't know which account are belonging to you🤣

Nobody1

michimune

During the Valentine cake event the multipliers had to be saved up for the final round in order to win. Anyone who used them earlier could not win first prize in the final.

Anyone who used them earlier can win first prize in the final too if she followed the strategy provided by Christine. One of her article has explained clearly how to handle these bespoke players😂

One token is enough for Valentine cake. Because I followed her strategy 😁

Last event:

Two tokens are enough. The third one was used for testing only.😁

christinewupp

gfw

I have been playing for 10+ years. Took a long break in favor of Soda Crush (I still love her) but absolutely back, locked in, and ready to win. I really hope I get a shot!

FlyingSaucer

Last year I didn't have All-Stars, and I'm pretty sure I won't this year either. So I'll probably take a break from Saga and play Soda or Jelly.

jamiSABB

Hello King Team,

Please consider adding Pakistan to the list of eligible countries in future All Stars tournaments. It would mean a lot to us and bring even more global diversity and excitement to the competition.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

GiggzZz

@QueenB really excited to defend the title on All Stars 2026!

I hope I have no problems viewing the event on my phone this year. I remember last year the event wasn't available and only became so after I reported in this forum and King in the app.

Apart from that, I hope it's a fabulous event and I take this opportunity to wish everyone good luck!

__MULLIGANACEOUS__

are aussies able to join?

cookiemae

Insertnicknamehere

"Taiwan"? You are so off "Winnie the Pooh's" Christmas list

Insertnicknamehere

Don't really see the issue. Lots of games with competitions have limited boosts and when you use them matters and it can mess with other players.

Also they might well do a new set per knockout.

Lastly I am pretty sure they have tested the best from the rest and know even with the boosters their will not be spoilers.

michimune

https://community.king.com/en/candy-crush-saga/discussion/comment/3488293#Comment_3488293

Congratulations on Steven can take part in this Big Event.😜

But anyway, he CAN play this Big Event certainly.😍

nekocat

The game design had already changed yesterday on the Facebook platform, with All Stars' colours taking over the whole map.

I might play the early rounds but not further.

Hey my dear bat brother @steventseng , you can join in for real this year!! 😉

14296191892

HHelp me

HM100

Same to me

christinewupp

I'm about as ready as can be. Worried about my joints and fingers, but it will be the last time, so here we go…..

DieOmimi

I never had All Stars in my game, so I don't expect it to appear this time. 😉

MountainMom

Hello Crushers! The 2026 All Star tournament is about to begin!

Get ready, Crushers! Let's see who our All Stars will be in 2026!

QueenB

@kiara_wael @MountainMom @PummyRaj @bearwithme