NRG Esports claimed the Rocket League World Championship on Sunday, capping off a record-breaking tournament that drew nearly 10,000 fans each day to LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines. The North American roster secured the title with a commanding 4-1 victory in the Grand Final and earned the $300,000 top prize.

The event featured 20 teams and 60 players representing every major region, highlighting the international reach of Rocket League esports. NRG’s Massimo "Atomic" Franceschi, Landon "BeastMode" Konerman and Daniel "Daniel" Piecenski advanced strongly through the group stage before sealing the championship against Team Falcons, the winners of this year’s Raleigh Major.

The championship was part of a milestone stretch for esports in France, arriving just one week after the Fortnite Global Championships. Together, the two events brought an estimated $50 million in economic activity to Lyon, while welcoming spectators from more than 26 countries.

Paris La Défense Arena to host RLCS Major 2 in 2026

With the Lyon tournament setting new attendance benchmarks, organizers confirmed the Rocket League Championship Series will expand again next year. RLCS Major 2 is scheduled for May 20-24, 2026, at Paris La Défense Arena, the largest indoor venue in Europe. The 25,000-seat stadium regularly hosts major concerts and sporting events and will be the biggest venue yet for Rocket League competition.

The 2026 RLCS season is slated to begin in November with online Opens, followed by a new Kick-Off LAN in Copenhagen this December. Major 1 will take place in North America, with further details on venues and the 2026 World Championship expected in the coming months. For fans following in-game updates, Rocket League’s Season 20 launches Sept. 17 with new content and balance changes.