Set to be the biggest yet, RLCS 2024 marks a new era for Rocket League enthusiasts, running from January 26th to September 29th, 2024. Hosting 43 events across competitive regions like Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, it promises an unparalleled competitive spectacle with 32,108 entrants vying for supremacy. The tournament's structure is meticulously planned, highlighting three major in-person tournaments including the RLCS Majors and the eagerly awaited Rocket League World Championship, making it a pivotal year for the sport.

RLCS 2024 Guide

• The New Format of RLCS 2024

• From Qualifiers to Worlds

  • RLCS Points and Regional Qualifications

  • Qualifiers, Swiss System, Brackets

  • RLCS 2024 Season Overview

  • Key Dates and Schedule

• In-Person Events & Info

  • RLCS World Championship Series Tickets

    • Event And Venue Information

• Get Involved & Get Rewarded

  • Live Broadcast Schedule

  • Fan Rewards Program

  • How to track RLCS standings

• The Road to RLCS 2024

  • MAJOR 1 - Copenhagen

  • MAJOR 2 - London

• RLCS 2024 World Championship

  • Qualified Teams

  • The Rocket League Saga Continues...

• Gear Up & Game On

  • Support-A-Creator

  • Be in the Know

The New Format of RLCS 2024

This year's iteration introduces a revamped qualification system, implementing six online Open Qualifiers in each region, alongside a standardized Open Double Elimination bracket. The road to victory leads through a 16-team Swiss system culminating in an 8-team Single Elimination bracket to crown the champions of the RLCS Majors and the World Championship. With such a detailed and extensive schedule, RLCS 2024 stands as a crucial platform for Rocket League teams and players, setting the stage for new legends to emerge and enthrall the Rocket League community.

The RLCS 2024 season introduces a comprehensive and standardized format designed to enhance competitive play across its global landscape. This year's competition spans nine months, featuring a combination of in-person and online tournaments to ensure a broad and inclusive platform for participants.

Online Open Qualifiers and In-Person Tournaments

1. Online Open Qualifiers: Each of the seven competitive regions—Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East & North Africa, North America, Oceania, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa—will host three online Open Qualifiers. These qualifiers follow a standardized format, ensuring consistency and fairness in the competition.

2. In-Person Tournaments: The season highlights three major in-person events: RLCS Major 1, RLCS Major 2, and the Rocket League World Championship. These events not only serve as the pinnacle of competitive play but also offer teams a chance to earn significant RLCS points.

Point System and Qualification

Each Open Qualifier awards RLCS points to the top teams, contributing to their overall season tally. The teams accumulating the most points across the season secure their spots in the prestigious Rocket League World Championship. This point-based qualification system is designed to reward consistent performance and excellence throughout the year. The qualification process for the RLCS 2024 Majors and the Rocket League World Championship is meticulously structured to ensure the best teams from each region have the opportunity to compete on the global stage. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how teams advance through the season.

From Qualifiers to Worlds

The ultimate goal for teams is qualifying for the Rocket League World Championship. This is achieved by accumulating the most RLCS points through participation in the three premiere events (RLCS Major 1, RLCS Major 2, and the World Championship itself). This structured approach ensures a diverse and competitive lineup at the World Championship, showcasing top talent from around the globe.

RLCS Points and Regional Qualifications

Each Open Qualifier awards RLCS points to the top teams, contributing to their overall season tally. The teams accumulating the most points across the season secure their spots in the prestigious Rocket League World Championship. This point-based qualification system is designed to reward consistent performance and excellence throughout the year. The qualification process for the RLCS 2024 Majors and the Rocket League World Championship is meticulously structured to ensure the best teams from each region have the opportunity to compete on the global stage.

Qualifiers, Swiss System, Brackets

Teams earn RLCS points through their performance in the online Open Qualifiers, with each qualifier following a standardized format of Open Double Elimination bracket, 16-team Swiss System, and 8-team Single Elimination bracket to determine the Major Champion. The distribution of teams qualifying for the RLCS Majors from each region is as follows:

• North America (NA) and Europe (EU): Top four (4) teams

• Middle East & North Africa (MENA), Oceania (OCE), and South America (SAM): Top two (2) teams

• Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Top one (1) team

This format not only tests team consistency and skill but also ensures that only the best progress in the tournament.

RLCS 2024 Season Overview

The RLCS 2024 season, spanning from January 26th to September 29th, promises a packed schedule with significant events and key timelines for teams and fans alike.

Path to the World Championship

The ultimate goal for teams is qualifying for the Rocket League World Championship. This is achieved by accumulating the most RLCS points through participation in the three premiere events (RLCS Major 1, RLCS Major 2, and the World Championship itself). This structured approach ensures a diverse and competitive lineup at the World Championship, showcasing top talent from around the globe.

Key Dates and Schedule

Here's a breakdown of the important Rocket League Championship Series dates for 2024:

1. RLCS Major 1: March 28 - 31 at K.B. Hallen Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark

2. RLCS MAJOR 2:  June 20-23 at Copper Box Arena in London, United Kingdom

3. Transfer Window: April 1 to April 14

4. Rocket League World Championship: September 10-15 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, USA

This timeline not only structures the competitive year but also offers fans multiple opportunities to engage, from online viewing to attending the grand spectacle in Fort Worth Texas.

In-Person Events & Info

The RLCS 2024 season features several thrilling in-person events, with the Rocket League World Championship set to take place at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, United States. This event boasts a significant prize pool of $1,165,500 USD, drawing competitive teams from across the globe. Similarly, the Copenhagen Major, another highlight of the season, will host 16 international teams competing for a prize pool of $255,000. The format for this major includes initial Swiss Rounds followed by intense Single Elimination Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Grand Finals.

During these events, the top eight teams will advance to the quarterfinals, which are scheduled to take place on the third and fourth days of the competitions. These matches, along with the semifinals and grand finals, promise high-stakes gameplay and thrilling spectator experiences, all held in person. Additionally, the first two days might offer community meetups organized by content creators, providing fans with opportunities to engage more deeply with the Rocket League community.

RLCS World Championship Series Tickets

Event And Venue Information

RLCS PRESALE & EARLY ACCESS CODES

• Presale Code: SOUNDCHECK

• Dickies Arena: DICKIES

Get Involved & Get Rewarded

Live Broadcast Schedule

Catch all the Rocket League Championship Series action live on the official Twitch, TikTok, and YouTube channels, ensuring fans can catch all the action live. Additionally, to cater to a diverse global audience, broadcasts will be available in multiple languages including French, Spanish, Portuguese, and more, covering regions from Benelux to Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA. These platforms not only provide updates and essential information but also offer a way for fans to become part of the RLCS 2024 journey, contributing to the growth and excitement surrounding the event.

Fan Rewards Program

Rocket League enthusiasts have the opportunity to earn exclusive Fan Rewards such as decals, wheels, and goal explosions. It's easy to earn free in-game rewards once you connecting your Twitch account to your preferred gaming platform account, such as Epic Games or PlayStation, and enable drops on Twitch. During the RLCS 2024 broadcasts, notifications for reward eligibility will appear, and once earned, rewards will automatically be added to your Rocket League inventory. Featured Fan Rewards include: the RLCS Decal for Octane and the Big Splash Goal Explosion.

How to track RLCS standings

For enthusiasts eager to follow the progress and standings of their favorite teams in the RLCS 2024, the official RLCS 2024 website serves as the central hub. Here, standings are meticulously updated and displayed for each of the competitive regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East & North Africa, North America, Oceania, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Fans and participants can track the performance of teams across these diverse regions in real-time on Rocket League Esports, Liquipedia, and Start.gg.

The Road to RLCS 2024

MAJOR 1 - Copenhagen

MAJOR 2 - London

RLCS 2024 World Championship

The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2024 World Championship is set to take place in Fort Worth, Texas, from September 10th to September 15th. The culmination of a year-long series of tournaments and majors, it will feature the top 16 international teams competing for the title. Here are the teams that have qualified for the ultimate carball competition - RLCS Worlds 2024.

Qualified Teams

1. Team Falcons

2. G2 Stride

3. Gen.G Mobil1 Racing

4. Complexity

5. Team BDS

6. Vitality

7. Oxygen Esports

8. Karmine Corp

9. Renegades

10. Pioneers

11. Furia

12. Team Secret

13. SandRock Gaming

14. Twisted Minds

15. Tokyo Verdy

16. Elevate

The Rocket League Saga Continues...

Through an expansive journey from its inception to the 2024 season, the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) has continued to evolve, presenting an increasingly detailed and extensive competition. The meticulous planning behind the 2024 RLCS schedule, the inclusion of diverse teams, and the adaptation of formats to enhance competitive play underline the series’ sustained importance and impact on the global stage. The predictions and speculations revolving around the outcomes of the major tournaments and the World Championship reflect not only the excitement but also the unpredictability that makes the series so engaging.

The shift towards integrating online and in-person events exemplifies RLCS's resilience and commitment to delivering thrilling experiences for players and viewers alike. As we draw closer to the culmination of this year's championship, the anticipation for which teams will emerge victoriously at the World Championship in Fort Worth continues to build. The strategic maneuvers, player performances, and team dynamics observed throughout the season hint at a potentially legendary showdown.

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