FORTNITE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 2026
Schedule Updates and Global Championship Location Announced!
Qualification Path
FNCS Major 2 has been moved up to July 18 with the Finals set for August 1 and 2. The top 25 Duos will secure spots at the Global Championship.
Major 3 is now the FNCS Global Championship Last Chance tournament starting on August 3. This online tournament will determine the final 10 Duos to complete the lineup for the Global Championship in Antwerp, Belgium.
Following the Global Championship, we’re adding a new standalone FNCS Solos tournament in October 2026. We’ll share schedule and format details on Fortnite Competitive channels soon.
You can find full details on FNCS Major 2 and Last Chance in the official rules.
All Roads Lead to the $2,000,000 Global Championship
The FNCS season will come to a close with the crowning of the winning duo at the Fortnite Global Championship on September 26th and 27th in Antwerp, Belgium!
The top 50 Fortnite Duos in the world will play 12 games over the course of two days, where they'll earn points based on placement and eliminations.The top scoring duo will be walk away champions and lift the first ever FNCS Major 1 Summit trophy.
Pre-Registration for tickets is live here.
Reach FNCS Division 1 for Major 2 Play-Ins
The road to the Global Championship begins with Divisional Cups and the opportunity to climb Divisions based on performance.
Reach Division 1 to compete in the FNCS Major 2 Play-In Stage, and earn prizing in the Division 1 Finals.
Your Division carries over from last season — just meet the 14 tournament requirement and hold Gold Rank to qualify for the lowest Division.
Major and Last Chance Schedule
Major 1 Dates
Play-Ins: April 6 and April 7
Heats: April 17, April 18, and April 19
Last Chance: April 20 and April 21
Major 1 Finals: April 25 and April 26
Second Chance Qualifier: April 28 and April 29
Major 2 Dates
Play-Ins: July 18 and July 19
Heats: July 24, July 25, and July 26
Last Chance Qualifier: July 27 and July 28
Major 2 Finals: August 1 and August 2
Last Chance Dates
Qualifier 1: August 3, August 4, and August 5
Qualifier 2: August 7, August 8, and August 9
Last Chance Finals: August 14