The excitement around the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) 2025 season has reached a fever pitch as we gear up for the grand finale—the Fortnite Global Championship 2025. Set for September 6-7, the world’s top 33 trios from Europe, North America, Brazil, Asia, and Oceania will battle it out for the coveted trophy and a substantial cash prize.
This season features a revamped trio system that replaces the previous duo format. Participants have navigated through three challenging Majors, each showcasing fierce competition through play-in stages, group rounds, and regional finals. Standout teams like Peterbot, Cold, and Ritual, who shone during Majors 2 and 3, alongside European talents vic0, Veno, and Flickzy, have set the stage for a thrilling showdown. Additionally, the introduction of Siphon in the Siphon Trials has injected an extra level of intensity into Battle Royale gameplay.
As we finally enter the FNCS Globals 2025 weekend, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the event, the competing teams, and the prize pool.
Fortnite Global Championship Venue, Format, and Schedule
The Fortnite Global Championship will take place at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, on September 6 and 7. Each day, the event will run from 10 AM to 3:30 PM ET (4 PM to 9:30 PM CET).
Each participating trio will compete in six Battle Royale matches daily, culminating in 12 matches over the two days. Points will be awarded based on placement and eliminations, setting the final leaderboard for the championship.
Check out the show schedule:
| Time Zone | Livestream Start | First Match (Sept 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 6:45 AM | 9:10 AM |
| Central Time (CT) | 8:45 AM | 11:10 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 9:45 AM | 11:10 PM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 2:45 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | 11:45 PM | 2:10 AM (Sept 7) |
Full Fortnite Global Championship 2025 Roster and Prize Pool
Participating Teams
The following 33 trios will compete on the big stage in Lyon-Décines:
Europe
- Malibuca, P1ng, Wox
- vic0, Veno, Flickzy
- Vanyak3kk, Pixie, MariusCOW
- Tjino, PabloWingu, Fredoxie
- pixx, Darm, Demus
- SwizzY, Queasy, Merstach
- Hris, TaySon, Chico
- Setty, Japko, panzer
- FoCuS, Mikson, Upl
- IDrop, charyy, Kami
- Chap, MrSavage, rezon ay
NA-Central
- Cold, Peterbot, Ritual
- Acorn, Ajerss, Pollo
- Clix, Eomzo, Higgs
- Cooper, Curly, Reet
- Aminished, Braydz, Visxals
- Rapid, Khanada, Boltz
- Muz, Sphinx, Shadow
NA-West
- VicterV, EpikWhale, Paper
- Ark, Sxhool, Salko
- Bacca, Parz, PXMP
Brazil
- Fazer, K1nG, Phzin
- Cadu, Stryker, Tisco
- WeY, Gabzera, Scarpa
Asia
- Koyota, Rise, yuma
- Kimkana, Raito, Razl
- Buyuriru, Merem, wickesy
Middle East
- 5aald, FKS, Hero
- Rew, saad, Snowy
- Adapter, Balor, Mansour
Oceania
- alex, Anon, Resignz
- Aspect, Cazi, Tinka
- Vortex, M0untain, Goofy
Prize Pool Distribution
The prize pool for the tournament is a staggering $2,001,000 (approximately €1,860,000). Here’s how it will be divvied up:
- 1st: $450,000 (€419,500)
- 2nd: $300,000 (€279,000)
- 3rd: $225,000 (€208,500)
- 4th: $180,000 (€167,000)
- 5th: $135,000 (€125,000)
- 6th: $90,000 (€83,400)
- 7th: $75,000 (€69,000)
- 8th: $60,000 (€55,800)
- 9th: $45,000 (€41,800)
- 10th: $36,000 (€33,600)
- 11th: $33,000 (€30,900)
- 12th: $30,000 (€27,900)
- 13th & 14th: $27,000 (€24,900)
- 15th & 16th: $24,000 (€22,200)
- 17th & 18th: $21,000 (€19,800)
- 19th & 20th: $18,000 (€16,700)
- 21st–25th: $15,000 (€13,800)
- 26th–30th: $12,000 (€11,200)
- 31st–33rd: $9,000 (€8,400)
Winners will not only take home cash but also the esteemed FNCS trophy along with the Axe of Champions 3.0 in their Fortnite locker, which will be exclusive until Epic decides to release it in the Item Shop.
How to Watch FNCS Globals and Get Free Twitch Drops
The Global Championship will air from 10 AM to 3:30 PM ET (4 PM to 9:30 PM CET) on both days. Tune into the official Fortnite Twitch channel to catch every moment and earn free Twitch Drops! Here’s how:
- FNCS Lion Crest Spray: Watch for 60 cumulative minutes on Day 1 of the Fortnite Global Championship on September 6.
- FNCS Knuckles Emoticon: Watch for 60 cumulative minutes on Day 2 of the Fortnite Global Championship on September 7.
To claim these drops, make sure to link your Epic Games and Twitch accounts. Go to your Epic Games account settings, navigate to Linked Profiles, and connect with Twitch. After authorizing, you can check your Inbox or Inventory on Twitch to receive the drop, which will appear in your locker once you launch Fortnite again.
Keep an eye on the leaderboard throughout the event to see who is in the running for the title of FNCS champion in 2025. Who’s your favorite team this season? Share your thoughts below!