Event Overview

The Rocket League Birmingham Major 2025 is set to begin on March 27, lasting until March 30, 2025. It will be held at the BP Pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham, UK. This event stands as the first major tournament of the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2025 season. In total, 16 teams from seven different regions around the world will compete. The tournament offers a prize pool of $351,000, as well as RLCS Circuit Ranking points for the participating teams.

Format

The Rocket League Birmingham Major will have two main stages: the Swiss Stage and the Playoffs.

• Swiss Stage (March 27-28): During this phase, all 16 teams will compete in a Swiss bracket format. Matches in this stage will be best-of-five. The top eight teams from this stage will advance to the Playoffs.
• Playoff Stage (March 29-30): In this single-elimination bracket, matches will be best-of-seven. Teams who placed 1st to 4th in the Swiss Stage will enter the Upper Bracket, while those who placed 5th to 8th will move to the Lower Bracket.

Teams

Some of the noteworthy teams participating in the tournament include:

• Karmine Corp from Europe
• Team Vitality from Europe
• NRG representing North America
• Gen.G Mobil1 Racing from North America
• Team Falcons from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
• FURIA from South America

Prize Pool Breakdown

The prize pool distribution for the Rocket League Birmingham Major is as follows:

• 1st Place: $102,000 and 30 RLCS Points
• 2nd Place: $51,000 and 20 RLCS Points
• 3rd-4th Place: Each receives $36,000 and 14 RLCS Points
• 5th-8th Place: Prizes range from $15,000 to $22,500, along with 6-10 RLCS Points

Broadcast

The Birmingham Major will be accessible to viewers worldwide through live streaming available on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. Streams will be available in English, French, and Spanish, ensuring the event reaches a wide audience globally.

The Birmingham Major is a significant kickoff for the RLCS 2025 season. It offers teams an opportunity to build early momentum and secure valuable points, which are crucial for qualification in the World Championship taking place later in the year. Each team will be eagerly striving not just for the prize money, but also for the points that further their journey in the sports calendar.

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