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What changed
- Events
- Gameplay
- Balance
Check out our blog for full schedules: https://rocketleague.com/news/register-for-rlcs-2026-today-and-compete-for-a-share-of-the-6-1-million-dollar-prize-pool Register now for the Rocket League Championship Series 2026 season with a total prize pool of over $6.1 million USD across multiple modes! It all leads to the Rocket League World Championship in September.
RLCS 2026 Format
3v3 Mode
Sign-ups for Open tournaments 1–3 are live now. Check out the Opens schedule:
The top six NA and EU teams from Open 1 will qualify for the new Kick-Off Studio LAN from December 5 to December 7 at BLAST Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark. The teams will compete for direct qualification for Major 1, and to earn their region a fifth slot at the Majors and Rocket League World Championship.
Opens 1–3 are opportunities to qualify for Major 1, and Opens 4–6 are opportunities to qualify for Major 2.
Both Majors are ways to earn RLCS points. After Major 2, the teams who’ve earned the most cumulative RLCS points for the 2026 season will be invited to Worlds:
NA: Top 4 or 5 teams, depending on Kick-Off Studio LAN results
EU: Top 4 or 5 teams, depending on Kick-Off Studio LAN results
SAM: Top 2 teams
MENA: Top 2 teams
APAC: Top 1 team
OCE: Top 1 team
SSA: Top 1 team
There will be a Last Chance Qualifier for four regions to decide the remaining 3v3 teams in the World Championship. These regions are to be determined.
For 3v3 teams, at least two starting players must meet regional eligibility requirements through citizenship or permanent legal residency. See the 3v3 RLCS 2026 Official Rules for more info.
2v2 & 1v1 Modes
For 2v2 and 1v1 players, you’ll begin competing in May and June. Stay tuned for more info in the coming months!
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