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Marvel Rivals is launching a new event for Season 8.5. The Shenloong Tournament event starts on June 12th and features a new skin for Groot. This event works on a progression system where you earn XP in matches to level up and unlock rewards. Let's take a look at all the rewards along with the Shenloong Tournament event details.
Marvel Rivals Shenloong Tournament Event Duration
The Shenloong Tournament Event starts on June 12th, 2026, at 9:00 AM UTC and runs until July 10th, 2026, at 8:59 AM UTC.
All Shenloong Tournament Event Rewards
The Shenloong Tournament event brings a new skin for Groot. Here is the skin available during the event:
| Skin Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Groot Ironwood Serpent | Shenloong Tournament Event |
The event features 12 total rewards available. Players can earn Groot's Ironwood Serpent costume by reaching the final level, along with other collectibles throughout the event. We will update this section with the complete breakdown of all rewards once the event goes live.
How to Get Free Groot Ironwood Serpent Skin in Marvel Rivals
Groot's Ironwood Serpent costume will be available for free during the Shenloong Tournament event. You don't need to buy anything, just play matches to earn XP, level up your Training Log, and reach the final level to claim it.
What Else is Coming in Season 8.5
The Shenloong Tournament event isn't the only content in Season 8.5. Cyclops joins the roster as a new Duelist hero on June 12th alongside the new K'un-Lun: Shenloong Arena map, which introduces Bounty Annihilation, an 18v18 game mode.
The 616 Day Vault also begins on June 12th, running through June 26th and bringing back limited-time costumes from Season 1. The Rivals' Summer Festival '26 kicks off on June 19th with the Hellfire Bay Beach social hub, the X-Press Juice and Krakoan Reels events, and Swimsuit Special costumes for Emma Frost and Doctor Strange.
