RLCS World Championship 2026: Championship Sunday Schedule, Prize Pool and How to Watch
The 2026 Rocket League World Championship reaches Championship Sunday today, September 20, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. After a six-day event that began with 20 teams, the season-ending 3v3 bracket is down to its final stretch with a $1.2 million total prize pool on the line.
For fans in Texas and viewers watching from home, here is the useful information to know before the final day begins.
What time does RLCS Championship Sunday start?
Rocket League’s official event guide lists the September 20 Championship Sunday broadcast for 11:00 a.m. CDT. For fans attending in Fort Worth, doors at Dickies Arena open at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
The championship can be watched free through the official Rocket League broadcasts on Rocket League’s competitive site, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok. Rocket League also says multiple alternate-language broadcasts are available.
Who is still alive in the 3v3 bracket?
As of the morning of September 20, the championship is still in progress. BLAST’s live tournament page shows NRG vs. Team Falcons and Virtus.pro vs. Spacestation Gaming among the remaining lower-bracket matchups. Because the bracket is live, fans should use the official tournament page for the latest results rather than relying on an earlier static bracket.
That distinction matters: results can change quickly on Championship Sunday, and no 2026 3v3 world champion had been declared at publication time.
How much does the RLCS World Champion win?
BLAST lists the 2026 World Championship prize pool at $1,200,000. The 3v3 finishing payouts include:
- 1st: $300,000
- 2nd: $153,000
- 3rd–4th: $99,000 each
- 5th–6th: $84,000 each
- 7th–8th: $66,000 each
The event is also notable because Rocket League is crowning champions across 3v3, 2v2 and 1v1 at the same World Championship for the first time.
There are official watch parties beyond Fort Worth
Fans who cannot make it to Dickies Arena have more options than a normal livestream. Rocket League announced that Championship Sunday is being shown at 50 AMC Theatre locations in the United States, marking the first time the Rocket League World Championship has been presented this way.
Official college watch parties are also scheduled at seven campuses, including the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University. Campus events are limited to registered students at the participating schools.
Watching can also earn in-game rewards
Rocket League says viewers can earn World Championship rewards through eligible official broadcasts. Twitch Drops are available during the World Championship campaign, while TikTok viewers can claim separate rewards after meeting the required viewing time on eligible streams.
The current World Championship limited-time event and community bundle run through September 23. Rocket League says 100% of net sales from the 1,100-Credit World Championship Bundle go to participating players and teams, with 70% distributed to the top 20 teams by placement and 30% allocated to player awards.
Why this final is worth following
Worlds is the endpoint of the 2026 RLCS season, but this edition also represents a broader expansion of Rocket League esports. The championship grew to six days and 20 3v3 teams, while the addition of a 2v2 world title means all three core competitive formats now share the same championship event.
For Texas esports fans, it is also a major event close to home: Fort Worth previously hosted Rocket League’s world championship stage, and Dickies Arena is again the center of the competitive Rocket League world today.
Sources: Rocket League World Championship Primer; official RLCS World Championship page; BLAST live tournament page; Rocket League World Championship Bundle & LTE.