The wait is finally over. The Fortnite Global Championship 2025 begins on September 6–7 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines, France. The world’s top Fortnite players will compete for a share of the massive $2,001,000 prize pool.
Fortnite Global Championship 2025 Anthem
To kick off the event, breakout artist d4vd has released Locked & Loaded (Official Fortnite Anthem). The track is now available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major platforms. On September 4 at 8 PM ET, it also arrives in the Fortnite Shop as a Jam Track.
Fun fact: d4vd first gained attention by recording music for his Fortnite highlights.
Format and Scoring
A total of 33 trios qualified for this year’s Fortnite Global Championship. They will compete in 12 matches across two days. Points are earned through eliminations and placements.
- Elimination: 4 points each
- Victory Royale: 65 points
- 2nd place: 54 points
- 3rd place: 48 points
- Points scale down to 3 points for 17th place
At the end, the trio with the most points will become the Fortnite World Champions 2025.
Fortnite Global Championship 2025 Competitors
This year’s tournament features the best trios from around the world:
- Europe: Malibuca, veno, MrSavage, TaySon, Kami, Queasy, and more.
- NA-Central: Clix, Acorn, Peterbot, Khanada, and Ritual.
- NA-West: EpikWhale, Ark, and Paper.
- Brazil: K1nG, Fazer, and Phzin.
- Asia: Buyuriru, Koyota, and Kimkana.
- Middle East: Hero, Rew, and Mansour.
- Oceania: Alex, Resignz, and Vortex.
With big names like Clix, MrSavage, EpikWhale, K1nG, and TaySon, fans can expect intense battles from start to finish.
Prize Pool Breakdown
The $2,001,000 Fortnite prize pool will be divided as follows:
- 1st place: $450,000
- 2nd place: $300,000
- 3rd place: $225,000
- 4th place: $180,000
- 5th place: $135,000
- Payouts continue down to $9,000 for 31st–33rd place
How to Watch Fortnite Global Championship 2025
The event runs from 10 AM to 3:30 PM ET (4 PM to 9:30 PM CET) each day. Fans can tune in live on multiple platforms:
Regional streams are also available in Portuguese (Brazil) and Japanese. Legends Landing inside Fortnite will air the broadcast as well.
Twitch Drops
Fans watching live can unlock exclusive Twitch Drops:
- Day 1 (Sept 6): FNCS Lion Crest Spray after 60 minutes
- Day 2 (Sept 7): FNCS Knuckles Emoticon after 60 minutes
On-Site Experience
Attending in person? Doors open at 2 PM CET on both days. Most in-arena commentary will be in French. Fans can also buy exclusive FNCS merchandise during the event.
Content Creators and Locked & Loaded
Creators in the Support-A-Creator (SAC) program can monetize YouTube videos with the anthem from September 4 to October 4. Upload content as Public or Unlisted to avoid monetization claims.
Non-SAC creators can still use the music but won’t be able to monetize. Twitch streamers are advised to disable VODs and clips to avoid copyright issues.
Fortnite Global Championship 2025 Is Here
The Fortnite Global Championship 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest event in Fortnite competitive history. With a $2M prize pool, legendary players, and global coverage, fans are in for an unforgettable showdown.
Stay tuned to Gamelevate for the latest Fortnite news and championship coverage.
