Rocket League tournaments in 2026: RLCS, World Championship, and teams
Rocket League hosts a variety of competitions. The main tournament series is the RLCS, where teams from different regions compete in qualifiers, participate in majors, and earn points to qualify for the World Championship. In this guide, we’ll break down how Rocket League esports works, which tournaments are taking place in 2026, and where to watch matches, check results, and view standings.
What Is the RLCS in Rocket League
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) is the main official series of Rocket League esports tournaments. In it, professional teams from Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, and Africa compete for ranking points and spots in international tournaments.
In the 2026 season, the total RLCS prize pool exceeds $6.1 million. In addition to the main 3v3 format, the series includes 1v1 competitions and, for the first time, 2v2 tournaments.
How Rocket League Tournaments Work
The 2026 RLCS regular season, played in a 3v3 format, is divided into two splits. Each split features three regional Open tournaments, after which the top teams advance to an international Major. This means there are six Opens and two Majors per season.
Teams earn RLCS Points based on their results. These points are used to qualify for the Majors and the World Championship. After the second Major, the season’s top teams receive direct spots in the World Championship, while the remaining participants are determined through the Last Chance Qualifier.
2026 Rocket League World Championship
The 2026 Rocket League World Championship is the final and most important tournament of the RLCS season. The main 3v3 competition will feature the world’s 20 strongest teams. The championship’s prize pool is $1.2 million, of which $300,000 will go to the winning team.
In 2026, the championship will also bring together the world finals of three formats for the first time: 3v3, 2v2, and 1v1.
When Will the 2026 Rocket League World Championship Take Place?
The 2026 Rocket League World Championship will take place from September 15 to 20 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The tournament will last six days, and the final stage, from September 18 to 20, will be held in front of a live audience at Dickies Arena.
Which teams are participating in the World Championship?
If you’re interested in following the tournament but haven’t decided who to root for yet, you can choose one of the favorites:
- Karmine Corp — the leader of the 2026 European RLCS rankings. They won the 2026 Paris Major, crushing Twisted Minds 4-1 in the final. They’re heading to the World Championship as Europe’s top seed and one of the tournament’s main favorites.
- NRG — the strongest team in North America according to the 2026 RLCS regional rankings. The team qualified for the World Championship by finishing first in its region.
- Team Vitality is one of the strongest European teams of the season. It finished second in the European RLCS 2026 standings and reached the semifinals of the Paris Major, where it lost to the eventual champions, Karmine Corp.
- Twisted Minds is the top-ranked team in the MENA region based on RLCS points. At the Paris Major, the team reached the grand final and finished in second place, losing to Karmine Corp.
- Team Falcons is one of the leading teams in the Middle East. In 2026, the team won the Rocket League tournament at the Esports World Cup, earning $400,000, and qualified for the RLCS World Championship as the No. 2 seed from the MENA region.
Where to Watch Rocket League Matches
Official RLCS tournament broadcasts can be watched on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. The main English-language broadcast takes place on the Rocket League channel on Twitch and the Rocket League Esports channel on YouTube. During major tournaments, when several matches are taking place simultaneously, the organizers also launch additional streams.
Official Twitch streams also periodically feature Fan Rewards: after linking your account, you can earn in-game items for watching matches.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Главная серия киберспортивных турниров по Рокет Лиге.
С 15 по 20 сентября 2026 года в США.
В основном турнире 3 на 3 сыграют 20 команд.
На официальных каналах Rocket League в Twitch, YouTube и TikTok.
Команды отбираются по RLCS Points и через Last Chance Qualifier.
