BLAST announces multi-year deal to run Fortnite and Rocket League's Championship Series starting from 2024
2024-01-04 11:58:00Tournament operator BLAST expanded its involvement in Fortnite and entered Rocket League after a multi-year deal with Epic Games. Starting in 2024, the TO will run their most prestigious events, Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) and Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS).
Pioneering positive change in esports has always been part of the BLAST DNA, and this announcement is an amazing continuation of that journey. Working together with the world’s biggest game publishers to elevate and grow their competitive properties has been a huge area of focus for BLAST in recent years. This collaboration is a testament to that hard work, and we are delighted to expand our relationship with Epic Games by operating the Rocket League Championship Series in addition to the Fortnite Championship Series.
BLAST previously worked with Fortnite for three years, hosting one of the game's most-viewed events in October 2023, FNCS Global Championship, with a $4 mln prize pool. Rocket League will be a new discipline for the tournament operator.
BLAST is a Danish-based company that comes from Counter-Strike, where the TO is praised for its high-quality production and unusual approach. They hosted numerous events in Valve's shooter and were chosen to run Paris Major 2023 last year. Since their establishment, they also hosted events in Apex Legends, Valorant, and other games.
