After a whirlwind of changes to the RLCS 2024 circuit and a quick break as the game makes its epic debut at the Esports World Cup 2024, we’re hurtling towards the grand finale. The Rocket League World Championship 2024 Finals are almost here, and they’re set to explode at the iconic Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, from September 10 to 15 – the same battleground that crowned the champions of RLCS 21-22.
Rocket League World Championship 2024 Schedule
This year’s Rocket League World Championship 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest Worlds in Rocket League history. With a new format that gives losing teams chances to rank up, new teams, and a million-dollar prize pool, it’s no surprise spectators are already grabbing tickets to the biggest RL tournament of the year!
Check out who’s battling it out on Day 1 and the full schedule of the clashes in this year’s Worlds:
| Day | Date | Event |
| Day 1 | 10 Sep | Swiss Round 1 |
| Day 2 | 11 Sep | Swiss Round 2 |
| Day 3 | 12 Sep | Swiss Round 3 & 4 |
| Day 4 | 13 Sep | Swiss Round 3, 4 & 5 |
| Day 5 | 14 Sep | Swiss Tiebreakers and Playoffs |
| Day 6 | 15 Sep | Championship Sunday |
RLCS World Championship 2024 Prize Pool
This year’s Rocket League World Championship 2024 offers a massive $1,165,500 prize pool. That’s right, a MILLION bucks up for grabs! 16 of the world’s best teams will be battling it out for a slice of this pie.
Here’s how the loot will be divided:
- 1st Place: $300,000
- 2nd Place: $150,000
- 3rd-4th: $99,000 each
- 5th-6th: $84,000 each
- 7th-8th: $66,000 each
- 9th-11th: $42,000 each
- 12th-14th: $22,500 each
- 15th-16th: $12,000 each
Who will come out on top and claim the lion’s share of this massive prize pool? Stay tuned at 12BET Info to find out!
RLCS World Championship 2024 Participating Teams
The 16 teams that have earned their spot in the Rocket League World Championship 2024 represent the very best from around the globe. Here’s a breakdown of where they’re coming from:
- Europe: 5 teams
- North America: 4 teams
- Middle East/North Africa: 1 team
- South America: 2 teams
- Asia-Pacific: 1 team
- Sub-Saharan Africa: 1 team
- Oceania: 2 teams
Let’s look at the team rosters and some insights brought to you by 12BET Info on the teams and players to beat in the Rocket League World Championship 2024!
Europe
| Gentle Mates Alpine | Team BDS | Team Vitality | Karmine Corp | Oxygen Esports |
| juicy | M0nkey M00n | Alpha54 | Vatira | archie |
| itachi | dralii | Radosin | Atow. | Oski |
| Seikoo | ExoTiiK | zen | rise. | Joyo |
| Eversax (C) | Kassio (C) | Fairy Peak! (C) Hugo (C) | Ferra (C) Jordi (C) | Snaski |
Team BDS and Team Vitality will battle for European supremacy at the Rocket League World Championship 2024. Here’s why:
As for teams that need no introduction, especially after their epic win against Team Falcons in the Rocket League Esports World Cup 2024 final, look out for Team BDS. On top of their recent record for placing first in the EWC 2024, the team has already won one Worlds in the RLCS 2022. While they fell short of winning in the RLCS World Championship in 2023, placing 2nd, we just know BDS is out for blood this year.
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Of course, we can’t forget reigning champions Team Vitality, who took home the RLCS 2023 trophy. New team members Fairy Peak! and Hugo will be out to coach seasoned players Alpha54, Radosin, and zen this year. With this slight team shakeup in the Rocket League World Championship 2024, spectators are looking forward to seeing how Team Vitality will hope to maintain their title as champions.
North America
| G2 Stride | Gen.G Mobil1 Racing | Spacestation Gaming | OG |
| Atomic | ApparentlyJack | Lj. | noly |
| Daniel | Chronic | hockser | JKnaps |
| BeastMode | Firstkiller | Chicago | Comm |
| Satthew (C) | Chrome (C) | Sadjunior (C) | torment (C) |
While North America had a rough run in the last championships (all placing around 5th to 8th place in the RLCS 2023), that doesn’t mean they just climbed up in this year’s Rocket League World Championship 2024 out of nowhere.
Take Gen.G Mobil1 Racing who recently made waves in the Major 1 and Major 2 NA Open Qualifiers for RLCS 2024. Ranking first on both of those majors leading up to this year’s grand finale, along with placing third in the Rocket League EWC 2024 finals, tells the story of a team willing to fight tooth and nail for the crown. We recommend keeping an eye out for these powerhouses!
And everybody knows Team OG, of course, founded by Johan “N0tail” Sundstein himself, one of the richest Esports players alive. While he’s not actively going to play for the team in the Rocket League World Championship 2024, the OG certainly has a solid lineup. With OG climbing up to Major 2 in London after an NA tiebreaker against Shopify Rebellion, the team says they refuse to go down without a fight!
Middle East/North Africa
| Team Falcons |
| trk511 |
| Rw9 |
| Kiileerrz |
| d7oom-24 (C) |
Now, even though Team Falcons has never had the chance to hold an RLCS trophy, they’re certainly not a team to snub. For instance, they ranked 2nd place in the Rocket League Esports World Cup 2024 final, a few points short of destroying Team BDS.
After their recent stint in one of the biggest esports tournaments to date and also placing second in the Major 2 London of the RLCS 2024, spectators should keep their eyes peeled for Team Falcons. They might just steal the championship under reigning champs, Team Vitality’s noses.
South America
| FURIA Esports | Team Secret |
| yANXNZ | kv1 |
| Lostt | Motta |
| DRUFINHO | brad |
| STL (C) | Brunovisqui (C) |
FURIA Esports and Team Secret have both participated in the coveted EWC 2024, which is no surprise as to why they’ve also made their way to the grand finals of the Rocket League World Championship 2024.
Team Secret has a track record of making their way to the top, winning SAM Open Qualifiers in the RLCS 2024, along with other major regional wins in past Rocket League World Championships. If you need to bet on a slight underdog at any point, then Team Secret would be your safest wager!
Asia-Pacific
| Gaimin Gladiators |
| Maxeew |
| virtuoso |
| ThO. |
| Markydooda (C) |
We wouldn’t want to be in Team Falcons’ shoes once Gaimin Gladiators try to fight them in the first round of the Rocket League World Championship 2024. Then again, GG also has their work cut out for them as they try to vie for a W against EWC 2024 second-placer Team Falcons. Still, we wouldn’t count the Gaimin Gladiators out just yet!
With a track record of driving past their opponents in every single APAC Open Qualifier in the RLCS 2024 Major 2, we’d say every team better watch out. Their journey to Worlds is no joke, and we have yet to see them be defeated at any point since their rise. Will Team Falcons be the first to knock off their winning streak?
Did you know? Rocket League might be one of the popular esports titles to make it to the first-ever Olympic Esports Games in 2025!
Sub-Saharan Africa
| Limitless |
| Snowyy |
| Sweaty |
| 2Die4 |
| Noxes (C) |
There is a certain pride in being the only Sub-Saharan Africa team to make it to the Rocket League World Championship 2024.
Limitless is fighting an uphill battle after competing in the Esports World Cup 2024 and scraping their way through the SSA Open Qualifiers in the Winter and Spring Invitationals for RLCS 2024. Nevertheless, spectators worldwide are excited to see these underdogs try to snag a podium finish for this year’s Worlds!
Oceania
| PWR | QuikTrip Pioneers Gaming |
| Torsos | Amphis |
| Fever | Fibérr |
| bananahead | Superlachie |
| Jimmah (C) | Mock (C) |
How’s winning nearly every Open Qualifier for Oceania in Majors 1 and 2? Just ask team PWR, who dominated most of their competition. It’s no surprise that they’ve made it all the way to the Rocket League World Championship 2024, especially with their impressive final scores of 4 against teams like Chiefs Esports Club and fellow Oceania qualifier QuikTrip Pioneers Gaming.
Rocket League World Championship 2024 Tournament Format
Just like in the qualifiers and majors, all 16 teams will start in a Swiss stage for the Rocket League World Championship 2024. While it’s a bit repetitive, it’s a familiar format.
Psyonix has made a big change to the top 8 format. Instead of a straightforward single elimination bracket, we’re getting the AFL Playoff format. This means the top 4 teams get two chances before the final 4, while teams 5-8 have only one life.
This change is a huge improvement! It properly rewards the teams that performed the best in the Swiss stage. Having an extra life can make all the difference in a tournament as competitive as the Rocket League World Championship 2024.
With that, Rocket League players and fans better prepare for another exciting Swiss stage for one of the most popular esports games, followed by a thrilling AFL Playoff format. This year’s RLCS 2024 is shaping up to be a nail-biter!
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