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The Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) returns in 2026, and will introduce a refreshed competitive format built around three FNCS Majors, a multi-stage qualification system, an additional LAN event and a year-ending Fortnite Global Championship, and a total prize pool of over $10,000,000.
The upcoming season will include three FNCS Majors, each composed of a Play-In Stage, Heat Stage, Last Chance Qualifier, and a two-day Major Final. The Major Final will feature 12 matches to determine the FNCS Major Champions. Winning duos will claim their share of the prize pool and wield the Axe of Champions 3.0 for the duration of the following Battle Royale season.
The top duos from each region in Major 1 will secure invitations to the FNCS Major 1 Summit, a brand-new addition to the Fortnite Competitive circuit set to take place in May 2026. Players will qualify through their respective regional events before battling it out on the big stage, in front of a live crowd, across 12 games. At stake are the first qualification spots for the Fortnite Global Championship later in the year and a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool, stay tuned as more details will be revealed in the coming months.
The competitive season will culminate at the Fortnite Global Championship 2026, the most prestigious event in the Fortnite Competitive year, where the world’s top duos will compete for a $2,000,000 prize pool. The location of the Global Championships will be revealed at a later date.
Players will qualify for the Fortnite Global Championship through the FNCS Major 1 Summit, Major 2 Finals, and Major 3 Finals, forming the primary competitive pathway for duos seeking to establish themselves as the world’s best.
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