Copenhagen, Denmark, has been selected as the venue for the first major event of the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) in 2024. The tournament will take place at the K.B. Hallen Arena, accommodating up to 4,500 spectators, from March 28th to March 31st. Sixteen qualified teams will compete for a prize pool of $255,000.
Event Details
The live matches are scheduled for March 30th and 31st, with tickets set to go on sale later this week. This marks the first Rocket League arena event in Denmark. In addition to prize money, teams will also compete for RLCS points, which contribute to qualification for the Rocket League World Championship.
Organizational Changes and Format
For the 2024 season, tournament organizer BLAST will manage the RLCS alongside Epic Games’ FNCS (Fortnite) ecosystem. This operational change coincides with numerous format adjustments, notably the reduction of the RLCS compared to the previous season.
Tournament Schedule
In total, RLCS will host two Majors and the Rocket League World Championship in September. The overall prize pool for the RLCS 2024 season has also been reduced to $4.3 million, a significant decrease from the $6 million in 2023. This decision has been met with criticism from the Rocket League community and stakeholders.
The stage is set 🚀
Copenhagen is your hosting city for the upcoming Major 1!Save the dates:
Major 1 | March 30-31Learn more: https://t.co/ibWwIq1EJS pic.twitter.com/X3O7hX9vwA
— Rocket League Esports (@RLEsports) February 14, 2024
Increased Viewership Amid Changes
Despite the criticisms, the new RLCS qualification format saw a considerable increase in viewership. Specifically, the EU Open Qualifier 1 peaked at 413,177 viewers, according to Esports Charts. This marks the second-highest peak viewership for a Rocket League esports event, surpassed only by the RLCS 2022-23 World Championship with 468,292 viewers.
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