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RLCS 2026 World Championship Schedule, Teams and Format
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 9 events from Sep 3, 2026 to Sep 20, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
Background
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) season culminates in the World Championship hosted in Fort Worth, Texas, bringing together the world's best professional teams and players for a six-day tournament, according to insider-gaming.com.
Title favorites heading into the event include reigning World Champions NRG, Esports World Cup winners Team Falcons, alongside 2026 Major winners Gentle Mates and Karmine Corp, competing across standard team play as well as special 1v1 and 2v2 brackets.
The timeline
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Twitch Drops Reminder Announced
Rocket League issued a reminder advising fans to link their Twitch profile to their Epic Games account to earn and claim Twitch Drops during the World Championship and future RL events.[1]
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Final Tournament Line-Up and Schedule Confirmed
Details regarding the 20 qualified teams, 1v1 and 2v2 competitors, and the six-day event schedule from September 15 to September 20 were reportedly finalized ahead of the competition.[1]
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Play-ins Begin
The RLCS 2026 World Championship officially kicks off with the Play-in stage on main and alternate streams, reportedly featuring eight teams battling to qualify for the Group Stage.[1]
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Group Stage Day 1
The Group Stage commences on day two of the event schedule, with matches reportedly broadcasting across main and alternate streams.[1]
Screenshot of insider-gaming.com, captured Sep 22, 2026. Source [1] -
Group Stage Day 2
The second day of the Group Stage reportedly continues the tournament action in Fort Worth, Texas.[1]
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Playoffs and 1v1 Grand Final
The tournament reportedly transitions into the playoffs alongside the high-stakes 1v1 Grand Final featuring top solo competitors like Nwpo, Nass, Diaz, and Kv1.[1]
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Playoffs and 2v2 Grand Final
Playoff matches reportedly continue alongside the 2v2 Grand Final showcasing elite duos such as Rw9 & Kiileerz and Zen & Atow.[1]
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Championship Sunday
The final day of the RLCS 2026 World Championship reportedly concludes with the ultimate matches to crown the world champions.[1]
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Team Falcons Win RLCS World Championship 2026
Team Falcons won the RLCS World Championship 2026, defeating Spacestation 4-0 in the Grand Final at Fort Worth, according to blast.tv.[2]
Screenshot of blast.tv, captured Sep 22, 2026. Source [2]
Frequently asked
Who won the RLCS 2026 World Championship?
The latest development, reported by blast.tv on Sep 20: Team Falcons Win RLCS World Championship 2026.
Where is the RLCS 2026 World Championship taking place?
The tournament is hosted in Fort Worth, Texas.
When does the RLCS 2026 World Championship run?
The event runs for six days, starting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and ending on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
How many teams are competing in the RLCS 2026 World Championship?
A total of 20 teams, alongside four 2v2 duos and four 1v1 singles competitors, are competing at the event.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 9 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “RLCS 2026 World Championship Schedule, Teams and Format.”
GenZHype, 22 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/rlcs-2026-world-championship-schedule-teams-and-format/.