Rocket League Championship Series 2025 Birmingham Major is the year's first international matchup that will illuminate the global esports scene from the dates between the 27th and the 30th of March. Pitting the top teams from seven regions against each other in the United Kingdom, the event is no ordinary spectacle — it's the high-stakes arena that sets the tone for the entire RLCS season.

A turning point in the RLCS Season

As one of three Majors in the RLCS season for 2025, the significance of Birmingham cannot be overstated. Well-performing teams here don’t just gain prestige; they also gain precious RLCS Points — the main determinant of qualification for the RLCS World Championship. Victories here can put the path of a team towards the year’s most significant Rocket League event into high gear.

It also functions as live meta snapshot, revealing which strategies, rotations, and mechanical styles are prevalent in the contemporary competitive landscape. Teams will learn quickly and counter regional quirks using razor-sharp strategy.

Tournament Format and Prize Pool

From March 27 to 28, the Swiss Stage will take place, featuring 16 teams competing in a Swiss bracket format. All matches in this stage will be played as Best-of-5. Teams that secure three wins will advance to the next stage, while those that suffer three losses will be eliminated from the tournament.

After the Swiss Stage concludes, the Single-Elimination Playoffs will begin on March 29 and continue until March 30. The top eight teams from the Swiss Stage will move forward to compete for the championship title. The four best-performing teams from the Swiss Stage will have two chances before the Final Four, while teams ranked 5th to 8th will have only one chance. All playoff matches will be played in a Best-of-7 format, culminating in the Grand Final on March 30.

Prize Pool Breakdown

The total prize pool is $351,000, distributed among all 16 teams. In addition to cash rewards, RLCS Points are also distributed, which directly impact qualification for the World Championship:

Regional Representation and Key Contenders 

Sixteen leading teams qualified for the event after competing in rigorous regional events within seven international regions. Each region's best has earned their place, creating a diverse and unpredictable field.

North America (NA)

NRG Esports: Featuring Massimo "Atomic" Franceschi, Landon "BeastMode" Konerman, and Daniel "Daniel" Piecenski, NRG boasts a formidable lineup with players from the previous NA Champions, G2 Stride. Their dominance in the first two Opens underscores their championship aspirations.

The Ultimates: Comprising Jason "Firstkiller" Corral, Nick "Chronic" Iwanski, and Logan "Lj" Wilt, The Ultimates have demonstrated resilience and skill, notably eliminating NRG in Open 3.

Gen.G Mobil1 Racing: With Slater "Retals" Thomas, Christopher "MaJicBear" Acevedo, and Carlos "CHEESE." Aguado, this team clinched their Major spot with a victory in Open 3.

Complexity Gaming: Consistent performances by Victor "Reysbull" Duran, Cristian "crr" Fernandez, and João "diaz" Henrique have secured their qualification, reflecting their strategic prowess.

Europe (EU)

Karmine Corp: Led by Axel "Vatira" Touret, Tristan "Atow." Soyez, and Samy "dralii" Hajji, Karmine Corp emerged victorious in the first two EU Opens, showcasing their dominance.

Team Vitality: Featuring Alexis "zen" Bernier, Evan "M0nkey M00n" Rogez, and Brice "ExoTiiK" Bigeard, this team has shown resilience, securing their spot despite facing challenges in Open 2.

Dignitas: With Gaspar "stizzy" Rosalen, Jack "ApparentlyJack" Benton, and Joris "Joreuz" Robben, Dignitas has made a significant impact since entering the EU scene, highlighted by a runner-up finish in Open 2.

Geekay Esports: Archie "Archie" Pickthall, Joe "Joyo" Young, and Ole "oaly." van Doorn stunned the world by claiming the win in Open 3 by defeating strong opposition.

Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

Team Falcons: Mohammed "trk511" Alotaibi, Saleh "Rw9" Bakhashwin, and Yazid "Kiileerrz" Bakhashwin have proven themselves to be regional

The potential of Twisted Minds has been shown by the trio of Hisham "Nwpo" Alqadi, Finlay "rise." Ferguson, and Sergio "AtomiK" Pérez after they emerged victorious in the Open 2.

South America (SAM)

FURIA Esports: Yan "yanxnz" Xisto Nolasco, Gabriel "Lostt" Buzon, and Arthur "drufinho" Langsch Miguel have dominated the South American continent, taking all three Opens and following up on the solid 5th-6th placement at the previous World Championship.

Team Secret: Danilo "kv1" Michelini, João "Motta" Motta, and Pedro Henrique "swiftt" Lewy Gomes have occupied top positions steadily, highlighting the competitiveness of the team.

Oceania (OCE)

Wildcard: Lachlan "Fever" Aitchison, Daniel "Torsos" Parsons, and Jon "bananahead" Anastasakis have demonstrated regional superiority by winning two Opens

Helfie Chiefs: Despite having a bumpier ride, Hunter "hntr" Tomeski, Ezequiel "Fibérr" Aranda-Lovito, and David "Rezears" Wünsch have held strong in the Major position

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Luminosity Gaming: Sphinx, Gianluca "sosa" Petrozza, and Leonardo "Catalysm" Christ Ramos have swept the Asia-Pacific qualifiers and won all three Opens.

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

FUT Esports: Formerly known as Maestros Del Esférico, the team of Diego "VKSailen" Isla, Pablo "Leoro" León, and Pablo "TORRES8232" Torres has showcased exceptional skill, winning all regional qualifiers.

Main Storylines into the Birmingham Meeting

• Champions or Challengers: Will Karmine Corp retain the number one position or will upstarts like Twisted Minds and Wildcard steal the spotlight?
• NA's New Players: With numerous changes on the roster and new players rising up, NA's consistency is in question — the ceiling just being so high.
• Europe's Depth: Some of the most balanced and menacing lineups the continent has fielded in years. Upset potential for Vitality, Dignitas, and Geekay.
• Global Meta Clash: Birmingham is where metas collide. Expect varied kickoff strategies, rotation styles, and aerial play from all regions.

Ticket Info for RLCS Birmingham Major

The final two days of the Major — March 29–30 — will feature live in-person gameplay, where fans can cheer for their teams in a high-energy LAN environment.

• Ticket Sales: General sale began on October 30 following the exclusive pre-sale.
• Prices ranged from £55 to £120, plus fees, and were offered as weekend passes only.
• Purchase Limit: Eight tickets per customer maximum were introduced in order to ensure reasonable access.

Fans are advised to arrive early on match days to catch all the on-stage action and potential community activities planned around the event.

Conclusion

RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major is one of the most important Rocket League tournaments in the world. At stake is a huge prize pool: a six-figure sum, world championship qualification points and a chance to write your name in Rocket League history.

With the world's elite teams facing each other in the high-stakes two-format encounter, every kickoff, aerial, and flip reset will count. Fans around the globe will eagerly await the moment that will define the season in order to see who will rise and who will fall.