Competitive Fortnite heads to Germany this May for the FNCS Major 1 Summit, where the top teams will compete for a share of $1 million.
Competitive Fortnite is on the precipice of the most LAN events in a given year since the game launched nearly ten years ago. The first in-person event, the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Major 1 Summit, runs from May 30 to 31 and welcomes only the top 50 teams from the Major 1 Grand Finals.
This recent announcement confirmed that the Major 1 Summit will bring players to Düsseldorf, Germany, for the first time in Fortnite history, where they will compete for a share of $1 million. This article breaks down everything you need to know about the first Fortnite LAN of 2026.
Fortnite Major 1 Summit: Location, dates, and prize pool
The Major 1 Summit is step one of many as Fortnite returns to a more regular in-person event lineup. Qualified Duos from FNCS Major 1 2026 will secure their spot to compete for an additional $1 million in prize money on the road to the Fortnite Global Championship.
On May 30 and 31, these Duos will compete in 12 total matches for the chance to call themselves the best Duo in competitive Fortnite. The action will take place at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, where a live crowd will witness the top players go head-to-head.
Major 1 Summit Breakdown
- Where - PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany
- When - May 30-31
- Prize Pool - $1 million
Who will qualify for the Germany LAN event?
Only 50 Duos, or 100 players total, will be in Germany to compete at the FNCS Major 1 Summit. These qualifications will occur through the FNCS Major 1 2026, which begins in April. The spots available depend on the player base in each individual region, with Europe and North America topping the list.
Here is how many Duos will qualify for the FNCS Major 1 Summit per region:
- Europe - 20 Duos
- NA Central - 13 Duos
- NA West - 5 Duos
- Brazil - 3 Duos
- Asia - 3 Duos
- Middle East - 3 Duos
- Oceania - 3 Duos
The top five Duos at this event will automatically qualify for the 2026 Fortnite Global Championship.
How can I buy tickets for this tournament?
Anyone looking to make the journey to Germany for the FNCS Major 1 Summit should set a reminder for March 2 at 4 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CET. Tickets will be available on eventim, where it appears only two-day passes will be on sale.
It's unclear whether Epic Games and BLAST will host meet-and-greets with players, but it's a strong possibility. Overall, this event will provide just a taste of what's to come throughout the remainder of 2026 for competitive Fortnite.
