Rocket League is made merrier with community events during the offseason. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming events.
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) is coming back later than last season. But no fret! During the offseason, there are many tournaments waiting for us organized by the best in the community. The Rocket League events are here to keep up the excitement and give us a glimpse on what to come in 2024.
Here is a quick brief on all of the exciting off-season community events happening, including information on dates and formats.
CRL Fall Semester
The Collegiate Rocket League's (CRL) Fall Semester will showcase the best of collegiate Rocket League in North America. This will be the last CRL Split before heading into a new season.
Server
North America
Format
- 3v3 mode
- 32 teams: 16 from the Eastern Conference and 16 from the Western Conference
- The top six teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences will advance to the Fall Championship
Prize Pool
The Fall Semester will award $100,000 in scholastic awards.
Date
Europe | Date |
|---|---|
| Same School Qualifiers | Sept. 23 and Sept. 30 |
| Open Qualifier 1 | Sept. 24 |
| Open Qualifier | Oct. 1 |
| League Play | Oct. 9 to Nov. 10 |
| Fall National Championship | Nov. 17 to Nov. 19 |
Salt Mine 3
Johnnyboi and Chalked Cast are here once again to bring back the best 1v1 action in the Rocket League scene with Salt Mine 3. There will be tournaments leading to the European and North American Grand Finals. The Rocket League event will start in early October and end in December 2023.
Server
US-East and Europe
Format
- 1v1 mode
- Two tournaments on different servers
- Twelve players per tournament
- Each tournament has three stages that lead to the Grand Final
- Each stage has a Group Stage and an AFL Playoff Bracket
Prize Pool
Total prize pool will be $100,000 USD with $12,500 USD for Stage 1 and Stage 2 and $25,000 for each final.
Date
Europe | Date |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Oct. 3 to Oct. 11 |
| Stage 2 | November 2023 |
| Stage 3 | December 2023 |
| Finals | December 2023 |
North America | Date |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Oct. 3 to Oct. 11 |
| Stage 2 | November 2023 |
| Stage 3 | December 2023 |
| Finals | December 2023 |
The Draw: Season 2
The Draw by Rizzo and Jamesbot is coming back for Season 2. We will get to see top teams in North America compete in a series of events starting from October 2023 until January 2024.
Server
North America
Format
- 3v3 mode
- Four events with two Open Qualifiers and a Main Event for each event
- Twelve teams from qualifiers and four invited teams will join the Main Event
Prize Pool
A total of $56,000 USD with $14,000 USD per event.
Date
Event | Date |
|---|---|
| The Draw VI | Oct. 7 to Oct. 9 |
| The Draw VII | Nov. 4 to Nov. 6 |
| The Draw VIII | Dec. 2 to Dec. 4 |
| The Draw IX | Jan. 6 to Jan. 8 |
Star Chasers Showdown
Raidiant is here with another exciting event featuring the top Rocket League players in the North American and European women's scenes. The Star Chasers Showdown will start soon in mid-October 2023. Check out more information on the tournament and how to register on Raidiant's Discord server.
Server
North America and Europe
Format
- 3v3 mode
- Two tournaments on different servers
- An Open Qualifier and a Main Event for each tournament
- Disco Bracket: A second-chance tournament for teams that didn't qualify for the Main Event
Prize Pool
A total prize pool of $30,000 USD with $15,000 USD per tournament.
Date
Europe Tournament | Date |
|---|---|
| Open Qualifier | Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 |
| Main Event | Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 |
North America Tournament | Date |
|---|---|
| Open Qualifier | Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 |
| Main Event | Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 |
The Gauntlet
The Gauntlet is back with the fifth season in the RLCS offseason. The top teams in Oceania will compete in a six-week tournament to determine the best team in the region. You can check out more information on how to register for The Gauntlet on the RL Oceania's website.
Server
Oceania
Format
- 3v3 mode
- Six weeks of playoffs with open qualifiers every week
- Single elimination brackets
- Week six will be the finals with the top eight teams in the ranking
Prize Pool
A total prize pool of $30,000 USD with $15,000 USD for the final.
Date
Week | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | The Trial | Oct. 22 |
| The Shootout | Oct. 22 | |
| The Challenger | Oct. 28 | |
| The Gauntlet | Oct. 29 | |
| Week 2 | The Open | Oct. 29 |
| The Challenger | Nov. 4 | |
| The Gauntlet | Nov. 5 | |
| Week 3 | The Open | Nov. 5 |
| The Challenger | Nov. 11 | |
| The Gauntlet | Nov. 12 | |
| Week 4 | The Open | Nov. 12 |
| The Challenger | Nov. 25 | |
| The Gauntlet | Nov. 26 | |
| Week 5 | The Open | Nov. 26 |
| The Challenger | Dec. 2 | |
| The Gauntlet | Dec. 3 | |
| Final | The Gauntlet Season 5 Final | Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 |
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Regional Rumble
Asia Pro League (APL) Esports is organizing a series of 15 bi-weekly tournaments across APAC, MENA, and SSA regions. Each region will then wrap up the Rocket League event with their respective Regional Rumble. You can check out more information on Regional Rumble on the APL Esports website.
Server
Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Format
- 3v3 mode
- Three smaller tournaments for APAC North, APAC South, ME, NAF, and SSA regions
- Top eight Finals for each region
- Double-elimination bracket
Prize Pool
A total prize pool of $75,000 USD divided into the Bi-weekly Rumble and Regional Rumble for each region.
Date
Region | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| APAC North | Biweekly Rumble #1 | Oct. 8 |
| Biweekly Rumble #2 | Oct. 22 | |
| Biweekly Rumble #3 | Nov. 5 | |
| APAC South | Biweekly Rumble #1 | Oct. 7 |
| Biweekly Rumble #2 | Oct. 21 | |
| Biweekly Rumble #3 | Nov. 4 | |
| APAC | Regional Rumble | Nov. 19 and Nov. 26 |
| ME | Biweekly Rumble #1 | Oct. 5 |
| Biweekly Rumble #2 | Oct. 19 | |
| Biweekly Rumble #3 | Nov. 2 | |
| NAF | Biweekly Rumble #1 | Oct. 6 |
| Biweekly Rumble #2 | Oct. 20 | |
| Biweekly Rumble #3 | Nov. 3 | |
| MENA | Regional Rumble | Nov. 17 and Nov. 24 |
| SSA | Biweekly Rumble #1 | Oct. 7 |
| Biweekly Rumble #2 | Oct. 21 | |
| Biweekly Rumble #3 | Nov. 4 | |
| Regional Rumble | Nov. 18 and Nov. 25 |
Bandits on Wheels: Fall Showdown
Tactical Banditry is back with another iteration of Bandits on Wheels for the North American crowd. The Fall Showdown will feature six Rocket League events with Open Qualifiers and 16-team Main Events. You can check out more details and registration information over here.
Server
Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Format
- 3v3 mode
- Six events with Open Qualifiers and Main Events
- Twelve teams will qualify for the Main Event via Open Qualifiers and another four teams will be invited
Prize Pool
A total prize pool of $42,000 USD with $7,000 USD per event.
Date
Event | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Event I | Open Qualifier | Oct. 13 |
| Main Event Stage 1 | Oct. 14 | |
| Main Event Stage 2 | Oct. 15 | |
| Event II | Open Qualifier | Oct. 20 |
| Main Event Stage 1 | Oct. 21 | |
| Main Event Stage 2 | Oct. 22 | |
| Event III | Open Qualifier | Nov. 10 |
| Main Event Stage 1 | Nov. 11 | |
| Main Event Stage 2 | Nov. 12 | |
| Event IV | Open Qualifier | Dec. 8 |
| Main Event Stage 1 | Dec. 9 | |
| Main Event Stage 2 | Dec. 10 | |
| Event V | Open Qualifier | Dec. 15 |
| Main Event Stage 1 | Dec. 16 | |
| Main Event Stage 2 | Dec. 17 | |
| Event VI | Open Qualifier | Jan. 12 |
| Main Event Stage 1 | Jan. 13 | |
| Main Event Stage 2 | Jan.14 |
Rocket League LATAM Championship 2023
The LATAM Championship is here once again to bring together the best Rocket League in the region. Three champions will be crowned across three smaller regions. More information on the tournament and registration are available on Rocket Street's website.
Server
South America (Brazil, LATAM North, and LATAM South)
Format
- 3v3 mode
- Three events per region
- The events will include Open Qualifiers and Main Events
Prize Pool
A total prize pool of $20,000 USD divided into three:
- Brazil: $12,000 USD
- LATAM South: $6,000 USD
- LATAM North: $2,000 USD
Date
Event | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Event 1 | Oct. 7 and 8 |
| Event 2 | Oct. 28 and 29 | |
| Event 3 | Nov. 17, 18, and 19 | |
| LATAM North | Event 1 | Oct. 14 and 15 |
| Event 2 | Nov. 4 and 5 | |
| Event 3 | Nov. 24, 25, and 26 | |
| LATAM South | Event 1 | Oct. 21 and 22 |
| Event 2 | Nov. 11 and 12 | |
| Event 3 | Dec. 1, 2, and 3 |
Flip and Spin
Flip and Spin is indeed coming to the Paris Games Week LAN! The top European teams will have a chance to qualify from the Open Qualifiers or receive a direct invite to the finals. Check out more information on the event and registration on the Flip & Spin social media page.
Server
Europe
Format
- 3v3 mode
- Single elimination bracket
- Two Open Qualifiers and a Main Event
Prize Pool
A total prize pool of €50,000 EUR.
Date
Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 |
| Qualifier 2 | Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 |
| LAN Final | Nov. 4 |
The Rendez-vous
Rocket Baguette is calling all European teams for a rendezvous in late September. The tournament will be done weekly for five consecutive weeks. You can check out more information on the tournaments and registration on Rocket Baquette's website.
Server
Europe
Format
- 3v3 mode
- Five weekly tournament
- Single elimination bracket
Prize Pool
A total prize pool of $10,500 USD with $2,100 USD per event
Date
Event | Date |
|---|---|
| The Rendez-Vous #1 | Sept. 28 |
| The Rendez-Vous #2 | Oct. 5 |
| The Rendez-Vous #3 | Oct. 12 |
| The Rendez-Vous #4 | Oct. 19 |
| The Rendez-Vous #5 | Oct. 26 |
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