Fort Worth to host 2026 Rocket League World Championship

Twenty of the world’s best Rocket League teams will compete for a $1,200,000 prize pool, bringing thousands of fans to Fort Worth and delivering significant international visibility and economic impact for the region. Blast and the Fort Worth Sports Commission have partnered to showcase the city as a leading global esports destination through integrated event branding, broadcast exposure and fan experiences. The 2026 Rocket League World Championship marks the third time the Rocket League season finale will be hosted at Dickies Arena. New York City, USA – Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Competitive entertainment company BLAST has today announced that the 2026 Rocket League World Championship will return to Fort Worth, Texas, from September 15 to 20, 2026, with the Fort Worth Sports Commission brought onboard as the Official Sports Tourism Partner. Twenty of the best teams from across seven regions will compete over six action-packed days for a share of the $1,200,000 prize pool and the title of 2026 Rocket League World Champions. The tournament’s final 3 days will be held at the iconic Dickies Arena, where thousands of fans will come together to witness the season’s ultimate showdown. The announcement comes during the RLCS Paris Major, where teams are currently earning crucial global standing points as they push to qualify for the World Championship. Blast has partnered with the Fort Worth Sports Commission ahead of September’s Rocket League World Championship, which will see Dickies Arena once again host the tournament’s live audience days, marking the third time the RLCS World Championship returns to the arena. Image credit: Psyonix The 2024 Rocket League World Championship at Dickies Arena reached more than 426,000 peak concurrent viewers worldwide, making it one of the most-watched Rocket League esports events in history and further underlining the global scale of the competition. “We are thrilled to bring the Rocket League World Championship back to Fort Worth,” said Cassie Poss, director of business development at the Fort Worth Sports Commission. “This partnership reflects our commitment to growing esports globally while showcasing the city on a worldwide stage. We are excited to welcome fans, players and partners for what promises to be an unforgettable championship.” As part of the partnership, the Fort Worth Sports Commission will be integrated across the event’s broadcast and on-site branding, including in-broadcast advertisements, printed backdrops and sponsored event zones. “Fort Worth has become a standout and regular fixture on the Rocket League Championship Series esports calendar, and we’re proud to be working alongside the Fort Worth Sports Commission to bring the World Championship back to the city,” said James Woollard, VP of destinations & market development at Blast, in a press release. “Together, we’re focused on delivering a world-class event experience while continuing to grow the global reach and impact of Rocket League esports. Previously, we saw thousands of fans travelling to Fort Worth from out of Texas for the World Championships, and we hope to see the same impacts again.” Located within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, one of North America’s most active competitive gaming markets, the city has hosted multiple international championships at Dickies Arena and continues to attract major industry events, supported by a thriving ecosystem of collegiate programmes, community initiatives and year-round competition. Blast has teamed up with Live Nation and C3 Presents, the Texas-based event promoters, and the Fort Worth Sports Commission, focused on “enhancing the image, economy and quality of life for the community through the power of sport.” The post Fort Worth to host 2026 Rocket League World Championship appeared first on GamesBeat.

May 22, 2026 - 03:33

Fort Worth to host 2026 Rocket League World Championship

Twenty of the world’s best Rocket League teams will compete for a $1,200,000 prize pool, bringing thousands of fans to Fort Worth and delivering significant international visibility and economic impact for the region.

Blast and the Fort Worth Sports Commission have partnered to showcase the city as a leading global esports destination through integrated event branding, broadcast exposure and fan experiences. The 2026 Rocket League World Championship marks the third time the Rocket League season finale will be hosted at Dickies Arena.

New York City, USA – Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Competitive entertainment company BLAST has today announced that the 2026 Rocket League World Championship will return to Fort Worth, Texas, from September 15 to 20, 2026, with the Fort Worth Sports Commission brought onboard as the Official Sports Tourism Partner.

Twenty of the best teams from across seven regions will compete over six action-packed days for a share of the $1,200,000 prize pool and the title of 2026 Rocket League World Champions. The tournament’s final 3 days will be held at the iconic Dickies Arena, where thousands of fans will come together to witness the season’s ultimate showdown.

The announcement comes during the RLCS Paris Major, where teams are currently earning crucial global standing points as they push to qualify for the World Championship.

Blast has partnered with the Fort Worth Sports Commission ahead of September’s Rocket League World Championship, which will see Dickies Arena once again host the tournament’s live audience days, marking the third time the RLCS World Championship returns to the arena.

Image credit: Psyonix
The 2024 Rocket League World Championship at Dickies Arena reached more than 426,000 peak concurrent viewers worldwide, making it one of the most-watched Rocket League esports events in history and further underlining the global scale of the competition.

“We are thrilled to bring the Rocket League World Championship back to Fort Worth,” said Cassie Poss, director of business development at the Fort Worth Sports Commission. “This partnership reflects our commitment to growing esports globally while showcasing the city on a worldwide stage. We are excited to welcome fans, players and partners for what promises to be an unforgettable championship.”

As part of the partnership, the Fort Worth Sports Commission will be integrated across the event’s broadcast and on-site branding, including in-broadcast advertisements, printed backdrops and sponsored event zones.

“Fort Worth has become a standout and regular fixture on the Rocket League Championship Series esports calendar, and we’re proud to be working alongside the Fort Worth Sports Commission to bring the World Championship back to the city,” said James Woollard, VP of destinations & market development at Blast, in a press release.

“Together, we’re focused on delivering a world-class event experience while continuing to grow the global reach and impact of Rocket League esports. Previously, we saw thousands of fans travelling to Fort Worth from out of Texas for the World Championships, and we hope to see the same impacts again.”

Located within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, one of North America’s most active competitive gaming markets, the city has hosted multiple international championships at Dickies Arena and continues to attract major industry events, supported by a thriving ecosystem of collegiate programmes, community initiatives and year-round competition.

Blast has teamed up with Live Nation and C3 Presents, the Texas-based event promoters, and the Fort Worth Sports Commission, focused on “enhancing the image, economy and quality of life for the community through the power of sport.”

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