Fortnite FNCS Cup: How to get the new Sparkplug skin for free

The Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) Major 3 Grand Finals are just a few days away. This tournament is the final opportunity for competitors to qualify for the $2 million FNCS Global Championship in September. Those watching from home can enjoy a more casual, competitive Fortnite tournament with the upcoming FNCS Cup. Participants in this competition can win the new FNCS Sparkplug Bundle or Kyra and Cosmic Infinity Bundles for free, and here's how.

Fortnite FNCS Cup Chapter 5 Season 3: Schedule, format, and scoring system

This Chapter 5 Season 3 Fortnite FNCS Cup is a Battle Royale Duos tournament on July 16 and 20. It's open to all players ranked Bronze and higher in Ranked Mode. Interested competitors can expect the usual three-hour session with a ten-game limit. The competition utilizes a system where your team earns points based on placement and eliminations.

Teams who finish atop their chosen server region on July 16 will unlock the FNCS Sparkplug Bundle for free before it arrives in the Item Shop. Participants who do the same on July 20 will receive the FNCS Kyra and Cosmic Infinity Bundles.

Here's a quick recap of the format and the scoring system:

Format

July 16 & 20

Three-hour session

Ten-match limit

Earn points based on placement and eliminations

Rank Requirement: Bronze or higher

Fortnite FNCS Cup Start Times per Region

Europe: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. GMT

NA Central: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET

Brazil: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. BRT

Middle East: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. AST

Asia: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. JST

Oceania: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. AEST

Scoring System

Victory Royale: 65 Points

2nd: 56 Points

3rd: 52 Points

4th: 48 Points

5th: 44 Points

6th: 40 Points

7th: 38 Points

8th: 36 Points

9th: 34 Points

10th: 32 Points

11th: 30 Points

12th: 28 Points

13th: 26 Points

14th: 24 Points

15th: 22 Points

16th: 20 Points

17th: 18 Points

18th: 16 Points

19th: 14 Points

20th: 12 Points

21st: 10 Points

22nd: 8 Points

23rd: 6 Points

24th: 4 Points

25th: 2 Points

Each Elimination: 2 Points

How to compete in the Sparkplug FNCS tournament

Those interested in competing in Fortnite FNCS Cup must meet the following requirements:

Competitors must be at least 13 years old.

You must have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on your account.

Your Epic account must be level 15 or above.

If you meet all those requirements, you can head in-game to the 'Compete' tab and find the FNCS Community Cup.

Fortnite FNCS Cup Chapter 5 Season 3 prize distribution per region

The prize distribution varies depending on the region. Europe tops the list, with 1st through 1300th place receiving the FNCS Sparkplug Bundle. Others have less room for error, but there are still two chances to unlock free skins and other cosmetics. It's worth noting that the prize distribution outlined below applies to the tournaments on July 16 and 20.

Europe

1st - 1300th “Champion Sparkplug” In-Game Outfit

1st - 1300th “Winner's Emblem” In-Game Backbling

1st - 1300th “Scarlet Champion" In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe

1st - 1300th “FNCS Elite” In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

1st - 1300th “Bouncin' Back” In-Game Lobby Track

North America

1st - 1000th “Champion Sparkplug” In-Game Outfit

1st - 1000th “Winner's Emblem” In-Game Backbling

1st - 1000th “Scarlet Champion" In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe

1st - 1000th “FNCS Elite” In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

1st - 1000th “Bouncin' Back” In-Game Lobby Track

Brazil and Asia

1st - 250th “Champion Sparkplug” In-Game Outfit

1st - 250th “Winner's Emblem” In-Game Backbling

1st - 250th “Scarlet Champion" In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe

1st - 250th “FNCS Elite” In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

1st - 250th “Bouncin' Back” In-Game Lobby Track

Oceania and Middle East

1st - 100th “Champion Sparkplug” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit

1st - 100th “Winner's Emblem” In-Game Cosmetic Backbling

1st - 100th “Scarlet Champion" In-Game Cosmetic Pickaxe

1st - 100th “FNCS Elite” In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

1st - 100th “Bouncin' Back” In-Game Lobby Track

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