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The agreement tasks BLAST with managing the competitive ecosystems for the Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) and the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS). This expands on a previous collaboration between the two entities.
Key deal. BLAST will manage the Fortnite Championship Series and the Rocket League Championship Series under a new multi-year agreement.
Denmark-based tournament organizer BLAST has entered into a multi-year partnership with Epic Games to manage the competitive ecosystems for Fortnite and Rocket League. This agreement expands upon a previous collaboration between the two entities, tasking BLAST with comprehensive oversight of the Fortnite Championship Series and the Rocket League Championship Series. Under the terms of the deal, BLAST assumes responsibility for all event production, broadcast operations, and the management of marketing and commercial rights for both titles.
While the specific financial terms and the exact duration of the contract remain undisclosed, the agreement represents a significant consolidation of BLAST’s role in the global esports landscape. This partnership builds on a history of cooperation that includes the 2023 FNCS Global Championship in Copenhagen and various regional competitive events dating back to 2021. The move follows a period of financial growth for the organizer, which secured approximately $13.4 million USD in funding in late 2023 to support its ongoing operations.
By securing these high-profile titles, BLAST strengthens its position as a leading tournament organizer alongside its established Counter-Strike 2 operations. The expansion into these major competitive scenes underscores a strategic shift toward managing diverse, large-scale esports properties. This development highlights the ongoing professionalization of the Fortnite and Rocket League competitive circuits as they continue to leverage specialized third-party organizers to handle complex global event logistics and commercial execution.
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The Esports Advocate · 2026
