Gaming chair and accessories company Blacklyte formally announced Friday that it is serving as the exclusive desk and chair sponsor of the Rocket League Championship Series 2026: Boston Major (RLCS 2026 Boston Major).
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The RLCS 2026: Boston Major began on Feb. 19, and runs until Feb. 22.
Under the terms of the partnership, Blacklyte’s Athena Pro Gaming Chair RLCS edition and the Atlas Lite Desk will be featured onstage during the finals on the main stage. In addition, Blacklyte branding and products will appear during broadcasts, on social media, and in other promotions of the event. In addition, Blacklyte will have an onsite booth where fans can try out the gaming chair and get exclusive discounts.
The RLCS Boston Major is the first arena event in the 2026 competitive calendar and will feature 16 of the world’s top-ranked Rocket League teams competing for a share of a $354,000 USD total prize pool and league ranking points. Taking place Feb. 19-22, at the Agganis Arena at the Boston University campus, in Boston, Massachusetts, the four day competition will feature two days of live arena competition.
Earlier this month BLAST announced that it had partnered with Meet Boston to serve as the “official destination partner” for the competition, as well as tire manufacturer Michelin. In addition, Progressive insurance is also a key sponsor of Rocket League esports in 2026.